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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 165 Collections and/or Records:

Papers on Museums., 1989-1998.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/563
Scope and Contents

File includes speech at the Museum of London ‘Saxons at the Opera’, and newspaper cutting on Magnusson calling for extra space for the National Museum of Scotland.

Dates: 1989-1998.

Papers on Newhailes., 1999-2002.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/542
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: 1999-2002.

Papers on political issues of the Scottish Parliament., 1999-2000.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/589
Scope and Contents

File includes newspaper cuttings, parliamentary promotion material, photocopied essay on Scottish political history.

Dates: 1999-2000.

Papers on positions held by Magnus Magnusson at Scottish Universities., 1975-2005.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/1168-1181
Scope and Contents

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: 1975-2005.

Papers on Scottish history, literature, culture and politics., 1962-2005.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/552-582
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 1962-2005.

Papers on Scottish natural heritage arranged alphabetically by Magnusson., 1991-2006.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/895-1158
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: 1991-2006.

Papers on Scottish Places., 1960-2006.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/514-551
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 1960-2006.

Papers on Stirling Castle., 1984-2002.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/548
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: 1984-2002.

Papers on the Freshers’ ceremony during Magnusson’s term as Rector of the University of Edinburgh., 1977-1978.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1170
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: 1977-1978.

Papers on the Island of Barra., 1969.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/520
Scope and Contents

File includies script entitled ‘The Disappearing Island', a newspaper cutting, and notes on Barra.

Dates: 1969.

Papers on the Millennial Foundation., 1995-1999.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1191
Scope and Contents

An organisation set up to celebrate the Millennial celebrations across the globe.

Dates: 1995-1999.

Papers on the natural history of Rum., 1997-2000.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/33
Scope and Contents

Photocopied essays relate to the deer population on Rum.

Dates: 1997-2000.

Papers on the newly elected Scottish MSPs., 1999.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/587
Scope and Contents

File includes lists of MSPs, lists of ministerial roles, and newspaper cuttings.

Dates: 1999.

Papers on the opening of the Scottish Parliament., 1999-2004.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/590
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: 1999-2004.

Papers on the RSPB., 1985-1990.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/571

Papers on the Scottish Parliament., 1964-2004.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/583-591
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: 1964-2004.

Papers on Tourism in Scotland., 2003.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1179
Scope and Contents

Press release for the financial package given to the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development at Glasgow Caledonian University and explanatory notes for the National Library of Scotland exhibition ‘Wish you were here!’ on Scottish tourism.

Dates: 2003.

Papers on Whisky., 1969-1983.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/581
Scope and Contents

File includes speeches, scripts for TV programme ‘How to make a Million’, newspaper cuttings, photocopied essays.

Dates: 1969-1983.

Papers on York and the Jorvik Viking Centre., 4th quarter of 20th century,

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/551
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: 4th quarter of 20th century,

Papers relating to Magnusson’s term as Rector of the University of Edinburgh., 1975-1985.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1169
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: 1975-1985.

Photocopied articles, newspaper cuttings, and essay on redevelopment of the Gorbals., 1962-1969.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/528
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: 1962-1969.

Photocopied essay and newspaper cutting on Vikings in England., 1976-1981.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/700
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: 1976-1981.