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Poetry.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Literary and oral genre rooted in the compressed and cogent imaginative awareness or associations of experiences, ideas, or emotional responses and arranged under an organized criterion of meaning, conscious and unconscious expression, symbolism, formal or informal pattern, sound, and rhythm. The genre encompasses narrative, dramatic, satiric, didactic, erotic, and personal forms. (AAT) All poetry, except ballads, was indexed under this heading in the published catalogues. (NLS) .

Found in 1529 Collections and/or Records:

Commonplace book of Andrew Douglas, consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources., 1781-1785.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.17.1.12
Dates: 1781-1785.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Three commonplace books of Andrew Douglas, paymaster to the navy, father of George of Cavers (born 1753), consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources.

Commonplace book of Anne Fergusson, consisting of miscellaneous verse and prose excerpts., 1824-1836.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25528
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1824-1836.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Anne Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Anne Fergusson, consisting of miscellaneous verse and prose excerpts, with some notes on sermons heard., 1830-1857, undated.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25530
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1830-1857, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Anne Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Anne Fergusson of miscellaneous verse of Anne Fergusson and others., 1824-1835, undated.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25527
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1824-1835, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Anne Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd, titled 'Gleanings', containing chiefly poetry., 1907-1947, undated.

 Item
Identifier: MS.27439
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Born in Cults, Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd was educated in Aberdeen and became a lecturer in English at Aberdeen College of Education. She wrote poems in Scots and English and three novels as well as articles for magazines and journals.

Dates: 1907-1947, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd (1893-1981). / Commonplace books of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1813.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19434
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1813.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1814.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19435
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1814.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1817.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19436
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1817.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1820.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19437
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1820.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19438
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19439
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Frances Tolmie., 1887-1892

 Item
Identifier: Acc.14025/1
Scope and Contents

A commonplace book containing poetry, quotations and articles, partly preserved as newspaper cuttings. The poetry is partly in English, partly in German. The prose texts concern international literary and philosophical subjects. A small poetry booklet and a number of press cuttings are loosely inserted.

Dates: 1887-1892
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Commonplace books, note books and song collections, partly in Gaelic, of Frances Tolmie, Rev. Alexander McDonald Cornfute Tolmie and John Tolmie. / Volumes written by Frances Tolmie.

Commonplace book of George Lewis Augustus Douglas containing "jeus d'esprit", poems, anecdotes, riddles and drawings., 1799, 1808, 1819, undated.

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Identifier: MS.10363
Dates: 1799, 1808, 1819, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Journals and notebooks of and relating to various members of the family of Douglas of Tilquhillie.

Commonplace book of Harriet, Lady de Clifford, consisting of verse and prose., 1829.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19440
Scope and Contents

Harriet, Lady de Clifford was a daughter of Admiral Sir Charles Elliot.

Dates: 1829.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family.

Commonplace book of Helen Fergusson, consisting of miscellaneous verse., 1824-1831.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25526
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1824-1831.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Helen Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Helen Fergusson, consisting of miscellaneous verse including a poem of Lord Hailes, together with prose compositions and drawings., 1816-1826.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25525
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1816-1826.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Helen Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Nina, Countess of Minto, containing miscellaneous poetry and prose., 1850-1853.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19458
Scope and Contents From the Series: Nina, Countess of Minto was the daughter of General Sir Thomas Hislop and granddaughter of Hugh Elliot. Lady Minto's papers reflect her wide ranging interests. She was the author of ‘A memoir of the Right Honourable Hugh Elliot’, of ‘Life and letters of Sir Gilbert Elliot, First Earl of Minto, from 1751-1806’, and of ‘Life and letters of Sir Gilbert Elliot, First Earl of Minto, from 1807-14’. Her papers contain much material relating to these publications and also to her unpublished works....
Dates: 1850-1853.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Papers and correspondence of Nina, Countess of Minto. / Literary papers of Nina, Countess of Minto.

Commonplace book of Robert Edward., [?1635-?1670.]

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Identifier: MS.9450 [Manuscript]
Scope and Contents The book originally belonged to Robert Edward's father, Alexander, a Dundee merchant, and a business account dated 1622 is on folio 1. The volume chiefly consists of songs, psalms, notes, and instrumental items, several of which appear twice or with parts separated, scraps on the history of music, and poetical items alone. Many of the pieces are of Scottish origin but English and Continental composers appear, as well as both pre- and post-Reformation music.The...
Dates: [?1635-?1670.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Panmure music books. / Common place book of Robert Edward (1616-1696), minister of the Murroes; with original cover.

Commonplace book of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes., 1786-1788, undated.

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Identifier: MS.25427
Scope and Contents

The commonplace book includes verse, historical notes, accounts, and a recipe of 1786. (Folio 7 verso.) Of particular note is the Latin poem concerning Johnson and Boswell, undated. (Folio 6.) The volume served as an engagement diary for September-October 1788, and September 1789, undated. (Folios 1-2, 22-23.)

Dates: 1786-1788, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir David Dalrymple, 3rd Baronet, Lord Hailes. / Miscellaneous papers of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes. / Notebooks and commonplace books of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes.

Commonplace book of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes, including legal case notes, family memoranda, Biblical notes and Greek verse., 1754-1755.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25425
Scope and Contents From the Series: Sir David Dalrymple, 3rd Baronet of Hailes, (1726-1792), was the son of Sir James Dalrymple, 2nd Baronet of Hailes, and Lady Christian Dalrymple, daughter of the 6th Earl of Haddington. Sir David was educated at Eton and entered the Inner Temple in 1742. From 1747-1748 he studied Civil Law at Utrecht, and in 1748 was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates. He was raised to the Bench as Lord Hailes in 1766 and appointed a Lord of Justiciary in 1776. In addition to his legal activities, Lord...
Dates: 1754-1755.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir David Dalrymple, 3rd Baronet, Lord Hailes. / Miscellaneous papers of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes. / Notebooks and commonplace books of Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes.

Commonplace-book of Sir John Wedderburn, physician (1599-1679)., 2nd half of 17th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.6504
Scope and Contents Sir John Wedderburn was a doctor of note and served both Charles I and Charles II as a royal physician. This volume contains miscellaneous material of the late seventeenth century some of which is of much interest. There are copies of poems, chiefly by John Donne (folio 3-90 verso, passim); on these, see "A new manuscript of Donne's poems" by Alan MacColl. Important medical material is unfortunately small in quantity. Sir John Wedderburn bought Gosford in 1659 for his favourite nephew, Sir...
Dates: 2nd half of 17th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers from Pitfirrane House, Fife. / Miscellaneous manuscripts from Pitfirrane House, Fife.

Commonplace book of the Reverend John Hunter, Minister of Ayr, containing sermons, verse, correspondence, and notes on mechanics., [Circa 1685-circa 1711.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.2781
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.

Dates: [Circa 1685-circa 1711.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Manuscripts collected by George Neilson, Glasgow, author of ‘Trial by combat’ (Glasgow, 1890) and joint-editor of the ‘Acta Dominorum Concilii, 1496-1501’ (Edinburgh, 1918).

Commonplace books of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd., 1907-1970, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.27439-27440
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Born in Cults, Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd was educated in Aberdeen and became a lecturer in English at Aberdeen College of Education. She wrote poems in Scots and English and three novels as well as articles for magazines and journals.

Dates: 1907-1970, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd (1893-1981).

Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1813-1820, undated.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.19434-19439
Scope and Contents

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1813-1820, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family.

Commonplace-books of John Stuart Blackie, containing thoughts, poems, etc., 1884-1894.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2658-2663
Dates: 1884-1894.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Professor John Stuart Blackie and his family.

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