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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 2202 Collections and/or Records:

Article, "Junius", by David Coulton. The article has been extracted from the "Quarterly Review" and is bound with letters of various writers to John Murray III, John Murray IV, William Smith and Robert Cooke concerning the article., 1851-1852, 1904.

 File
Identifier: MS.42065
Scope and Contents David Coulton`s article on Junius was published in the "Quarterly Review" of December 1851.The article and letters have been bound under the cover title, "Lord Lyttelton Junius. Q. R. No. 179". The file is arranged as follows : (1) Coulton`s article on Junius as published in the "Quarterly Review";(2) letters of various correspondents, 1851-1852, concerning Coulton`s article: letter of John Gibson Lockhart to John Murray III;...
Dates: 1851-1852, 1904.

Articles about competitions and awards won by Rankin; articles about events attended by Rankin related to his career; and articles about topics related to language and literature and Rankin., 1977-2014.

 File
Identifier: MS.50583
Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Competitions and Awards’, ‘Literature Festivals, Conferences, and Publicity Events’, and ‘Language and Literature’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical. Articles about competitions and awards won by Ian Rankin, including Rankin’s OBE. Folios...
Dates: 1977-2014.

Articles about Ian Rankin’s writing career, and other crime writers and Scottish writers., 1986-2017.

 File
Identifier: Ms.50582
Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in two sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Articles about genres of writing and writers’, and ‘Articles about or mentioning Ian Rankin’s career and/or writing (general)’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then chronologically by date of publication. Articles about genres of writing and writers, featuring or mentioning Ian Rankin....
Dates: 1986-2017.

Articles about specific works of Ian Rankin., 1987-2015.

 File
Identifier: MS.50581
Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Novels’, ‘Television Productions’, and ‘Radio Productions’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, then alphabetically by the title of the work (if applicable), then chronologically by date of publication. Articles about a novel or novels of Ian Rankin.Rebus Novels. Folios 1-100.Articles about or...
Dates: 1987-2015.

Articles and a lecture of James Leslie Mitchell, ‘Lewis Grassic Gibbon’., 1932-1935, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.26061
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows. (i) Printed copies of miscellaneous articles, 1932-1935 (folio l); (ii) Manuscript draft of a review of Agnes Mure Mackenzie, ‘Robert Bruce’, 1934 (folio l2); (iii) Typescript and printed version of 'A Novelist looks at the cinema', published in ‘Cinema Quarterly’, Winter 1935, pages 81-85 (folio l3); (iv) Typescript of an article on the anthropologist, Sir Grafton Elliot Smith, undated (folio 22). It was published by Douglas F Young in ‘Beyond the sunset’...
Dates: 1932-1935, undated.

Articles and features about Ian Rankin., 1983-2017.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50581-50584
Scope and Contents This series contains published articles and features relating to the professional and personal reputation of Ian Rankin. The articles either feature Rankin, or mention Rankin in relation to another topic. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals containing the reviews. The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency. The articles are arranged in six...
Dates: 1983-2017.

Articles and miscellaneous press cuttings of Neil Munro., 1892-1931, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.26924
Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows. (i) Leading articles from the ‘Globe’, 1892-1894, undated (folio 1); (ii) Wartime pieces, 1916-1918, unadted (folio 37); (iii) Miscellaneous cuttings, 1915-1931, undated (folio 60).

Dates: 1892-1931, undated.

Articles and speeches and miscellaneous papers of Margaret M Morrison, 'March Cost'., 1938-1956, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.27407
Scope and Contents

The manuscripts and typescripts of articles and speeches, 1938-1956, undated, begin on folio 1. The miscellaneous papers, 1938-1954, undated, begin on folio 127. They include a few notes for 'A woman of letters' (folio 144).

Dates: 1938-1956, undated.

Articles by 'The successful investor', John Blythe Kinross, for the "Investor's chronicle", containing some associated press cuttings and correspondence., 1954-1964.

 File
Identifier: Acc.8699/52
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Containing correspondence, memorandums, diaries and other papers.The main interest of the collection lies in the material to the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation (ICFC), to the financing of small businesses, and in general to Kinross’s activities in the City of London from 1928 to the present day. In addition to formal business, the papers contain a significant quantity of private correspondence, and some interest diaries. All the papers carry useful and sometimes...
Dates: 1954-1964.

Articles of Hew Morrison, with press cuttings, chiefly reviews of his edition of ‘Songs and poems in the Gaelic language’ by Rob Donn., 1898-1926, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.14954
Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows.

(i) Beginning of article on Rob Donn’s contemporaries, with some notes (folio 1);

(ii) Press cuttings, 1898-1926, chiefly reviews of Hew Morrison’s edition of Rob Donn, the controversy regarding the poet’s surname, and (folio 26) Morrison’s articles (1926) on his contemporaries.

Dates: 1898-1926, undated.

Articles of Neil Munro about the fictional character 'Erchie', contributed to the ‘Glasgow Evening News’., 1916, 1920, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.26923
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Born in Inveraray, Neil Munro became a journalist in Glasgow, rising to the post of editor of the ‘Glasgow Evening News’. His papers consist largely of manuscripts of his novels and short stories, though some of his newspaper articles are represented by presscuttings.

Dates: 1916, 1920, undated.

Articles that mention or relate to Ian Rankin about people, charity events, and Edinburgh; and other articles concerning the reputation of Ian Rankin., 1995-2016, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.50584
Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in four sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘People’, ‘Charity’, ‘Edinburgh’, ‘Scene of the Crime art exhibit’, ‘Film Premieres’, and ‘Other’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical. Articles and interviews about or with a person or persons in which Ian...
Dates: 1995-2016, undated.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on crime (literary genre)., 1992-2013.

 File
Identifier: MS.50535
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Photocopy of an article, 7 August 1999, ‘Crime does pay’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction, from ‘The Express’. Folios 1-3.Press cutting and photocopy of an article, 9 March 2000, ‘A life in crime’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction and crime writing, from...
Dates: 1992-2013.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on current events and politics, and articles on the Edinburgh Festival in the ‘Festival Times’., 1985-2015.

 File
Identifier: MS.50536
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: current events and politics; and articles in the ‘Festival Times’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 2004-2015, by Ian Rankin on current events and politics. Folios 1-53.Article, 17 May 2004, ‘Rights and...
Dates: 1985-2015.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on Edinburgh and Edinburgh Festivals; language and literature; and film and television., 1985-2017.

 File
Identifier: MS.50537
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: ‘Edinburgh and Edinburgh festivals’, ‘language and literature’, and ‘film and television’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1997-2017, by Ian on Edinburgh and Edinburgh Festivals. Folios 1-72.Press cutting...
Dates: 1985-2017.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on his personal life., 1998-2017.

 File
Identifier: MS.50540
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Typescript of an article in an email to Darren Hardy, 29 July 2002, by Ian Rankin on growing up with books, for ‘Blackwell's Christmas Catalogue’. Folio 1.Photocopy of an article, 23 January 2010, ‘Me and my school photo’, by Ian Rankin on his...
Dates: 1998-2017.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on his personal life; the police; pubs; and other topics., 1992-2016.

 File
Identifier: MS.50541
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into four sequences: ‘personal life’, ‘police’, ‘pubs’, and ‘other topics’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1992-2014, written by Ian Rankin on his personal life. Folios 1-60.Press cutting of an article, 15 November 1998, ‘Ian...
Dates: 1992-2016.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on his writing career., 1992-2016, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.50534
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Article, 2001, ‘The accidental crime writer’, by Ian Rankin on his writing career in ‘The Arvon Journal’, Winter 2001 issue. Includes letter, 16 January 2001, to Ian Rankin from Saul Hyman, Assistant National Director of The Arvon Foundation. Folios 1-9....
Dates: 1992-2016, undated.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi., 1989-2014.

 File
Identifier: MS.50538
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Photocopy of an article, 28 December 2007, 'My Six Best Albums', by Ian Rankin, from the ‘Daily Express’. Folio 1.Press cutting of an article, October 2004, ‘Pumping up the volumes’, by Ian Rankin on books about rock music, from ‘Esquire’. Folio 2....
Dates: 1989-2014.

Articles written by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi; and people (other than Rankin)., 1985-2017.

 File
Identifier: MS.50539
Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: ‘music and hi-fi’ and ‘people (individuals other than Ian Rankin)’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1992-2017, by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi. Folios 1-31.Press cutting of a column, 2017, by Ian Rankin on...
Dates: 1985-2017.

Assorted letters concerning William Gladstone, including letters of members of Gladstone`s family., 1841-1927.

 File
Identifier: MS.42265
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The letters in the sequence are largely of William Ewart Gladstone to John Murray [III], but there are others to John Murray [II] and John Murray [IV]. There are also assorted letters concerning Gladstone, including some of members of his family, including his wife, Catherine.

Dates: 1841-1927.

Assorted papers of Janet Paisley, including examples of her poetry, plays and television drama scripts; with papers relating to her interest in the Scots language, and the history of Scotland., 1987-2011.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.14151 Box 3(1)-(11)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This is a box list of the papers of Janet Paisley, as received by the Library. No attempt has been made currently to review the order of the papers, to date them or to otherwise interpret them. The aim of the box list is to facilitate access in advance of any fuller arrangement and description.

Dates: 1987-2011.