Press cuttings. Information artifacts.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Illustrations, pages, articles, or columns of text removed from books, newspapers, journals, or other printed sources. (AAT) 'Press cuttings' NLS preferred form.
Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:
Book reviews and newspaper cuttings on 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/103
Scope and Contents
File includes Magnusson’s review of Simon Schama’s 'A History of Britain'(2000).
Dates:
2000.
'Close up 2' newspaper cuttings of articles written by Magnusson., 1965-1966.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/178
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1965-1966.
'Close up 3' newspaper cuttings of articles written by Magnusson., 1966.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/179
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1966.
Collected pamphlets and newspaper cuttings on places in Iceland., 1975-2003.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/611-618
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Files contain reseach notes relating to Magnusson's interests, the bulk of which are on Scotland and Iceland. Research notes on Vikings were kept separate by Magnusson.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1975-2003.
Correspondence and newspaper cuttings on Brent Spar, the oil storage facility., 1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/919
Scope and Contents
On Shell’s decision to abandon the platform.
Dates:
1995.
Correspondence, and newspaper cuttings on land reform policy in Scotland., 1996-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1017
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These papers relate to Magnusson's time working for Scottish Natural Heritage. The organisation was formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland. Magnusson served as the Chairman of the organisation from 1992 until 1999. The papers contain minutes from SNH meetings, papers from working groups, such as those relating to the designation of the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area and a series of papers...
Dates:
1996-2003.
Correspondence and newspaper cuttings on the book launch for 'Rum: Nature’s Island'. , 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/29
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1997.
Correspondence and speech on the William Roscoe lecture delivered by Magnusson., 1998-2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/741
Scope and Contents
Files also includes correspondence and newspaper cuttings on Roscoe’s anti-slavery activities in Liverpool, and the 21st century acknowledgement of Liverpool’s involvement in the slave trade.
Dates:
1998-2000.
Correspondence, cards, and newspaper cuttings on retirements at the SNH., 1992-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/831
Scope and Contents
Mostly relates to Magnusson’s own retirement, but also includes other members of SNH.
Dates:
1992-2003.
Correspondence, memoranda, newspaper cuttings, and, speeches on the establishment of Scottish Natural Heritage., 1990-1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/763
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These papers relate to Magnusson's time working for Scottish Natural Heritage. The organisation was formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland. Magnusson served as the Chairman of the organisation from 1992 until 1999. The papers contain minutes from SNH meetings, papers from working groups, such as those relating to the designation of the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area and a series of papers...
Dates:
1990-1996.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, and notes on the Island of Raasay., 1980-1981.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/544
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Files contain reseach notes relating to Magnusson's interests, the bulk of which are on Scotland and Iceland. Research notes on Vikings were kept separate by Magnusson.
Dates:
1980-1981.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, and pamphlet on 100th anniversary of 'The Scottish Daily Express', 2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/574
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Files contain reseach notes relating to Magnusson's interests, the bulk of which are on Scotland and Iceland. Research notes on Vikings were kept separate by Magnusson.
Dates:
2000.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, and pamphlets on the preservation of marine environments in Scotland., 1991-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1030
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1991-1999.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, and report on the Braer oil spill in Shetland., 1993-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/918
Scope and Contents
Magnusson responded on behalf of SNH.
Dates:
1993-1994.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings and speech on the Borders Abbeys., 1985-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/522
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Files contain reseach notes relating to Magnusson's interests, the bulk of which are on Scotland and Iceland. Research notes on Vikings were kept separate by Magnusson.
Dates:
1985-1999.
Correspondence, notes, and newspaper cuttings on Magnusson’s 1985 visit to Canada., 1983-1985.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1161
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson's personal papers contain information on his trips abroad, photographs of Magnusson collected over the years, correpsondence relating to his honorary knighthood, and a copy of his CV.
Dates:
1983-1985.
Correspondence relating to book proposals., 1961-1971.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/163
Scope and Contents
File also contains press cuttings of reviews of the published works.
Dates:
1961-1971.
Draft Management plan and newspaper cuttings on the management of Rum by Scottish Natural Heritage. , 1992-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/28
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1992-2003.
'Lindisfarne: The Cradle Island' (1984) and 'Lindisfarne: The Cradle Island' (2004)., 1983-1984, 2003-2004.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/15-17
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1983-1984, 2003-2004.
Magazine cuttings on Baldernock., 1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/519
Scope and Contents
Cuttings mostly taken from 'Scots Magazine'.
Dates:
1991.
Magazine, poetry, and newspaper cutting relating to quizzes., 2003-2004.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/512
Scope and Contents
File includes a copy of 'Nameverse' poetry by Timothy Robey, 'IQuiz' magazine, and 'Times' article on Mastermind.
Dates:
2003-2004.
Magnusson's positions at Edinburgh University., 1975-2003.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/1168-1171
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson served as Rector at the University of Edinburgh from 1975 until 1978. He also served as Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University from 2002 until 2007. The papers relate to Magnusson's election campaign and his various engagements at the two Universities.
Dates:
1975-2003.
Mastermind and Quizzes., 1972-2005.
Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/401-513
Scope and Contents
Magnusson hosted the BBC TV quiz show Mastermind from 1972 until 1997. This section contains press cuttings on Mastermind for each year of the show, photographs, mainly of contestants who appeared on the show and a few loose scripts for special editions of the show that were aired. Research notes and correspondence on Magnusson's publication 'I've Started So I'll Finish: The Story of Mastermind' (1997) are also included.A selection of papers from the Mastermind club were also...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1972-2005.
Mastermind newspaper cuttings with some scripts., 1972-1997.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/401-426
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson hosted the BBC TV quiz show Mastermind from 1972 until 1997. This section contains press cuttings on Mastermind for each year of the show, photographs, mainly of contestants who appeared on the show and a few loose scripts for special editions of the show that were aired. Research notes and correspondence on Magnusson's publication 'I've Started So I'll Finish: The Story of Mastermind' (1997) are also included.A selection of papers from the Mastermind club were also...
Dates:
1972-1997.
Mastermind quiz questions and loose scripts., 1987-2003.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/454-459
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson hosted the BBC TV quiz show Mastermind from 1972 until 1997. This section contains press cuttings on Mastermind for each year of the show, photographs, mainly of contestants who appeared on the show and a few loose scripts for special editions of the show that were aired. Research notes and correspondence on Magnusson's publication 'I've Started So I'll Finish: The Story of Mastermind' (1997) are also included.A selection of papers from the Mastermind club were also...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1987-2003.