Poetry.
Found in 1529 Collections and/or Records:
Carbon copies of typed transcripts of poems of Sydney Goodsir Smith., 1941-1952, undated.
A few of the poems were intended for publication in 'Figs and thistles' (Edinburgh, 1959).
Carbon typescript of Robert Garioch Sutherland of an anthology of poems, probably intended for publication., [Circa 1970.]
Robert Sutherland (1909-1981) who wrote under the name 'Robert Garioch', was educated in Edinburgh and, after the war of 1939-1945 when he was a prisoner in Italy and Germany, became a schoolteacher in Kent. He returned to Edinburgh in 1959, where he taught and worked for the School of Scottish Studies in the University.
Carbon typescript of the poem 'In Vino Unitas' by Marion Lochead., ?1967.
Cashbook used for musketry notes by J B S Haldane, probably when he was undergoing training early in the First World War., [?1914, or after.]
Some of the blank leaves were used by J B S Haldane for poems inspired by his experiences (folios 42-46, 53-55).
Later the volume was used to record notes of examinations 1921-1922 (folios 1 verso-10 verso inverted).
Cassette tape, published by the National Extension College Trust, containing a recording of poetry reading and discussion with GIllian Allnutt., Undated.
Catalogue of books belonging to the Paisley Musical Club, instituted 10 February 1810, a list of 54 items, with prices., [Circa 1843.]
At the end of the volume are some humorous verses.
Catechism, including prayers, doctrinal instructions, the order of the administration of the Sacraments, etc., in French and Micmac, by Antoine Simon (Petrus) Maillard, the Apostle of the Micmacs., 1759.
At the beginning is a poem in French on the doctrines of the Church. The work is dedicated 'Germano compari nostro Joanni Manach', and bears the date 1759 at various points. Although Antoine Maillard's name appears as that of the author, it is not certain that this manuscript is in his hand.
Collection of original verse of Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Collection of original verse of Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Collection of original verse of Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Collection of poems, songs, letters, anecdotes, sermons, and prayers 'by David Dun, late Teacher of Dancing', Edinburgh., 1828-1829.
Two dates, 1828 and 1829, are given.
Collection of prose and verse of Cecilia Combe, 1852.
MSS.7443-7445 are written in German, having been delivered on George Combe's tour in Germany in 1842.
The phrenological reports (MSS.7452-7455) comprise the phrenological measurements of many persons, both well-known and obscure, with reports and descriptions of their mental capabilities and weaknesses.
The papers of Cecilia Combe contain a selection of literary efforts, diaries of tours, and the usual memoranda and inventories kept by nineteenth-century housewives.
Collection, undated, of poems in Scots compiled by Charles Murray., Late 19th century-early 20th century.
Born in Aberdeenshire, Charles Murray went to South Africa in 1888, where he rose to be Deputy-Inspector of Mines for the Transvaal (1901) and Secretary for Public Works in the Union of South Africa (1910). He never lost touch with Scotland, and many of his poems are in the dialect of the north east.
Collections of original verse, undated, of Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Collections of poems by Christopher Murray Grieve, ‘Hugh MacDiarmid’., [Circa 1940]-1967.
The contents are as follows. (i) Part of a manuscript collection of poems intended for publication, circa l940 (folio 1); (ii) Incomplete manuscript and typescripts of the second and third appendices to a larger work. The 'Second Appendix' (folio 21) consists of a poem on Glasgow, parts of which were published in ‘Collected poems’ and ‘Lucky poet’. The "Third Appendix' (folio 52) is 'Once in a Cornish garden' from ‘A lap of honour’ (London, 1967).
Collotype prints of an illuminated manuscript by Phoebe Anna Traquair of ‘In Memoriam’ by Alfred Tennyson., 1890-1892.
The manuscript was bound by Phoebe Anna Traquair.
Commonplace book containing copies of poems and extracts in verse and prose from various sources., 1831-1832, undated.
The greater part of the book is blank.
Commonplace-book, containing moral discourses, maxims, 'devices', and verse, including hymns and 'bouts-rimés', chiefly in French, but also in Latin and German., Late 17th century.
Commonplace book containing poems, excerpts from sermons, household recipes, etc., written in several hands., Late 18th century-early 19th century.
In 1827 the volume belonged to Margaret Davidson, Glasgow.
Commonplace book in the hand of William Clydesdale., 1823, undated.
William Clydesdale was a Glasgow character and a fellow student of Thomas Muir, the political reformer (note inside front cover).
The commonplace book contains satirical, comic, and reflective verses by Clydesdale in Scots and English, some dated 1823, a few anecdotes, and annotations by Peter Mackenzie, author of ‘The life of Thomas Muir’ (Glasgow, 1831).
Commonplace-book, in various hands of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, including apparently original poems, translations of Horace, and theological notes., Late 17th century-early 18th century.
Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.
Commonplace book, including poems of George Herbert., 1692.
The name Robert Wodrow occurs at intervals, and the manuscript may be in the historian's hand.
Commonplace book of Alexander Keith of Ravelston, (died 1751), but written in more than one hand., 1684-?1688.
Commonplace book of Andrew Douglas, consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources., 1776-1780.
Commonplace book of Andrew Douglas, consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources., 1772-1775.
The volume also contains some correspondence (folio 365) and a loose envelope (folio i).