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Promotional materials. Information artefacts.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Printed matter or objects devised to advertise or promote products, causes, or other concerns, especially those items given away to prospective consumers, clients, or contributors. Not used with reference to items produced before the late 19th century.

Found in 65 Collections and/or Records:

Newspaper cuttings and promotional materials on Mastermind., 1975.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/404
Scope and Contents

File includes typed copies of press reviews of the series and a script from first episode.

Dates: 1975.

Newspaper cuttings and promotional materials on Mastermind., 1976.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/405
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: 1976.

Papers on Jenny Wormald’s 'Scotland: A History' (2005)., 2005.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/582
Scope and Contents

File includes a book Review by Magnusson and promotional materials for the book, and newspaper cutting of the review.

Dates: 2005.

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 the launch of the Scottish Archive Network (SCAN)., 2003.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/575
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: 2003.

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 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 relating to activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his works, including itinaries, copies of event listings, and photographs., 1997-2006.

 File
Identifier: MS.50546
Scope and Contents Itineraries and schedules, 1997-1998 and 2006, for promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin. Some of the papers have been annotated by Rankin. Folios 1-11. Papers, 1998-2003, relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels. Folios 12-26.The papers are arranged alphabetically by the title of each novel, and by format and/or periodical under each novel. "Beggar’s Banquet"Photocopy of an advertisement in...
Dates: 1997-2006.

Papers relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin., 1997-2014.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50546-50549
Scope and Contents

The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in four sequences based on the circumstances or location of the promotional activity: ‘General itineraries and schedules’, ‘promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels’, ‘promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in various countries out with the United Kingdom’, and ‘other publicity events’. The entries are arranged uniquely under each sequence.

Dates: 1997-2014.

Press cuttings and pamphlets taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’; with a synopsis of, and cover proofs for, the novel., 1989-2000.

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Identifier: MS.50348
Scope and Contents Press cuttings and leaflets, 1989-1997, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folios 1-108.Press Cuttings.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘The Hanging Garden’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.War Criminals/Crimes...
Dates: 1989-2000.

Press cuttings collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Dead Souls’; with the synopses of, and cover proofs and publicity material for, the novel., 1992-2000.

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Identifier: MS.50322
Scope and Contents The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to the plot and the character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Dead Souls’.The cuttings are arranged by topic, and chronologically under each topic.Crimes against children. Folios 1-30. Crime (other). Folios 31-47. Missing children. Folios 48-72. Other. Folios 73-78.Two copies of the synopsis, 1997, of ‘Dead Souls’. Folios 79-86.Cover proofs, 1998-2000, of ‘Dead Souls’ from...
Dates: 1992-2000.

Press cuttings collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Set in Darkness’; with related promotional material, publicity schedule, and cover proofs., 1997-2000.

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Identifier: MS.50392
Scope and Contents Press cuttings and information sheets, 1997-1999, collected by Rankin as research for ‘Set in Darkness’. Folios 1-52.The newspaper cuttings and forms contain information relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Set in Darkness’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.Scottish Parliament (Folios 1-7) World’s End Murders (Folios...
Dates: 1997-2000.

Press printouts and cuttings taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Fleshmarket Close’; with miscellaneous material relating to the publication of the novel., 2002-2004.

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Identifier: MS.50340
Scope and Contents Printouts of news articles, 2002-2003, sent to Ian Rankin by email from Senay Boztas and Edward Neil. Folios 1-83.Newspaper and magazine cuttings, 2002-2004. Folios 84-124.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Fleshmarket Close’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each...
Dates: 2002-2004.

Private press vinyl compilation 7" EP produced by St Andrews University as a charities campaign record.

 Item
Identifier: UNLS040
Scope and Contents

The record was produced by St Andrews University (PR 5462) and features three Beat/Rock acts: Steve Hall And The Roosters; 20th Century Sounds; and The Black Ring.

Dates: [?1960-?1969.]

Promotional advance information print inserts for education titles., 1997-2003

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Identifier: Acc.13328/1243
Scope and Contents

This folder contains colour inserts promoting upcoming educational titles from John Murray publishers. These inserts offer descriptions of the books, including chapter outlines, information on the authors, publication details as to dates and prices, and illustrated examples. Detachable order forms are also present.

Dates: 1997-2003

Promotional materials for various novels of Ian Rankin. , 1997-2003.

 File
Identifier: MS.50441
Scope and Contents Booklets, leaflets, and other promotional campaign materials, 2007-2008, published by Orion Books Ltd. Folios 1-28.Includes letter from Susan Lamb at Orion regarding the materials (Folio 3).Promotional booklet for the Ian Rankin novels, 2007, published by Little, Brown and Company. Folio 29.Promotional leaflet, undated, for various Ian Rankin novels, in Dutch produced by Luitingh – Sijthoff (publishers). Folio 30. Promotional materials,...
Dates: 1997-2003.

Promotional postcards., undated

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Identifier: Acc.13328/1286
Scope and Contents

These unused promotional postcards advertise upcoming titles from John Murray publishers and often feature book covers, text, or other related material from the publications themselves.

Dates: undated

Publicity material and contracts for the short story anthologies of Ian Rankin; developmental materials for various short stories by Ian Rankin. , 1983-2003.

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Identifier: MS.50470
Scope and Contents Publicity material for the short story anthologies of Ian Rankin.Publicity material for Ian Rankin's collection of short stories 'Beggar's Banquet', 2002-2003, including listings for radio programme of Ian Rankin reading 'Beggar's Banquet' in Books in the Media. Folios 1-12.Advertisement for Ian Rankin's short stories anthology 'Herbert in Motion', 1997, from Revolver. Folio 13.*MissingContract for short story anthology...
Dates: 1983-2003.

Speech and promotional material on Edda Award., 2002.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/669
Scope and Contents

An award described by Magnusson as the Iceland Baftas. Magnusson's acceptance speech is in Icelandic.

Dates: 2002.