Press cuttings. Information artifacts.
Found in 1672 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence of John Layard with David Thomson, containing enclosures, press cuttings and notes., 1970-1974.
Mostly letters of John Layard, with carbon copies of some letters of David Thomson. David Thomson originally contacted Layard in relation to his work on hares, and a close corresponding friendship developed. The file also contains some related letters, including a number concerning an attempt to find suitable accommodation in London for John Layard.
Correspondence of Nigel Keppel Charteris, Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, the Royal Scots, on active service in South Africa during the Boer War: volume 1., 1899-1900.
The correspondence consists almost entirely of letters and telegrams sent by Nigel Keppel Charteris to his mother, Lady Louisa Charteris, of Hingham, Norfolk. The main events in which Lieutenant Charteris was involved were the defence of Wepener, and the surrender of General Prinsloo with four thousand Boers, in 1900. The letters are interspersed with contemporary press-cuttings relevant to the campaign, mainly from 'The Times'.
Correspondence of Nigel Keppel Charteris, Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, the Royal Scots, on active service in South Africa during the Boer War: volume 2., 1901-1902.
The correspondence consists almost entirely of letters and telegrams sent by Nigel Keppel Charteris to his mother, Lady Louisa Charteris, of Hingham, Norfolk. The main events in which Lieutenant Charteris was involved were the defence of Wepener, and the surrender of General Prinsloo with four thousand Boers, in 1900. The letters are interspersed with contemporary press-cuttings relevant to the campaign, mainly from 'The Times'.
Correspondence of Robert Bruce Armstrong., 1869-1887.
Also included (folio 178) are some press cuttings, 1884, of reviews of 'The History of Liddesdale, Eskdale, Ewesdale, Wauchopedale and the Debateable Land'.
Correspondence of the 3rd Earl of Minto concerning education in Scotland., 1851-1853.
Correspondence of the Reverend James Morton., 1811-1875, undated.
Correspondence of Tom Weir, with press-cuttings and newsletters, concerning re-foresting the Highlands, Highland Rights of Way and Highland Parks., 1990.
Weir produced a high volume of written and spoken outputs during his career. The papers here relate to some of the results of that work, including his contributions to radio.
Correspondence of various members of the Brown family., 1862-1880, undated.
At the end of the volume are cuttings from the ‘West India Committee Circular’, 1927 and 1933, relating to Major-General John Brown, and portraits and photographs of members of the Brown family. Also included is a lock of horse hair from the tail of 'Alma', the horse ridden by George Brown in to the Battle of Alma, 21 September 1854.
Correspondence of various writers to Janet Adam Smith, 1951-1994.
Containing:
Christmas card from Robert Graves, with press cuttings of his poems and ‘The Listener’ article on his work, 1951-1954.
Postcards to Janet Adam Smith from Anthony Powell (7), and one from Hilary, 1973-1994.
Letters and postcards from Alan Bennett to JAS, 1980s-1994.
Cards to Janet Adam Smith from Dorothy and V S Pritchett, 1985-1995.
Letters and papers relating to Marcus Cunliffe, 1985-1991.
Correspondence of Victoria Mary Louise, Duchess of Kent and mother of Queen Victoria, with the 1st Baron and Baroness Dunfermline, with excerpts from the letters., 1830-1846.
Correspondence of W B Moonie., 1919-1958, undated.
Correspondence, papers, legal deeds, and newspaper cuttings regarding partnerships in John Murray, publishers, including Lord Gorell’s partnership., 1928-1951
File contains a large number of original letters from T.O. Williams & Davies chartered accountants; from Raymond-Barker, Nix & Co. solicitors; and from Lord Gorrell, alongside copy responses from John Murray, publishers. Original partnership deeds are also present, alongside orignal news cuttings on Gorrell's appointment as partner.
Correspondence, photographs and press cuttings of and concerning the family of Muriel Spark., 1971, 1974, 1982-1989.
During the period of this correspondence Penelope Jardine acted as Muriel Spark’s secretary frequently writing on behalf of Spark. As a result it is not always clear who authored individual letters.
Correspondence, press cuttings and obituaries of male and female climbers, containing some obituaries written by Janet Adam Smith, 1956-1997.
Containing obituaries of: Eveleigh Leith, 1976; Dorothea Richards, 1986-8; Nea Morin, 1987; Una Cameron, 1988; Dorothy Isobel (Charmian) Longstaff, 1993; Alison Hargreaves, killed on K2, 1995; Peter Bicknell, 1996; Ella Maillart, 1997.
Correspondence related to audiobook version of and newspaper cuttings related to 1994 stage adaptation of novel 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'., 1993-1994.
Includes correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poetry, short stories and a novel, "Reality and Dreams".
Correspondence related to revised version of 'The End of Summer Time'., 1995.
During the period of this correspondence Penelope Jardine acted as Muriel Spark’s secretary frequently writing on behalf of Spark. As a result it is not always clear who authored individual letters.
Correspondence related to the audiobook version of 'The Driver's Seat'., 1996.
Includes correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poetry, short stories and a novel, "Reality and Dreams".
Correspondence relating to book proposals., 1961-1971.
File also contains press cuttings of reviews of the published works.
Correspondence relating to the Calman commission, containing newspaper cuttings and the summary of the final report made by the commission on Scottish devolution., 2009.
Correspondence, reports and estimates of John Rennie concerning overseas operations in India., 1795-1821, 1935.
The contents are as follows. (i) MacKonochie's sawmill, correspondence, 1795-1796 (folio 1); (ii) Bombay harbour, report, 1796 (folio 26); (iii) Calcutta Mint, correspondence and estimates, 1821 (folio 30); (iv) Lucknow, correspondence, drawing, and report concerning an engine and a cast iron bridge for, 1812-1815, with a press photograph of the bridge, 1935 (folio 65).
Correspondence, reports, and prints of John Rennie concerning Waterloo Bridge., 1810-1818, undated.
With some press cuttings relating to its demolition in 1934.
Correspondence to Donalda Crichton Smith., 1992-2000.
The letters are largely from publishers, literary magazines, newspapers, broadcasters, educational institutions, cultural organizations, research students and fans. The files include other material, such as invitations to exhibition openings, graduations and literary events, papers relating to the teaching of literature in schools, and ephemera.
Correspondence, typescripts and printed items of and concerning O H Mavor., 1932-1951.
Correspondence with various correspondents related to Omnibus editions of Spark's fiction., 1993-1997.
During the period of this correspondence Penelope Jardine acted as Muriel Spark’s secretary frequently writing on behalf of Spark. As a result it is not always clear who authored individual letters.
Correspondence with various correspondents related to press coverage, reviews and interviews., 1992-1997.
Correspondence and press cuttings from UK, Canada, and Europe relating to press coverage including of Curriculum Vitae, The Essence of the Brontës, Mary Shelley, and a stage adaptation of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.