Research notes.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: In any field, notes made in the course of creative, scholarly, or scientific inquiry.
Found in 551 Collections and/or Records:
Manuscripts and typescripts of several unpublished poems, lists of poems and their publication details, and a research note related to poem 'The Rout'., 1929-circa 1951.
File
Identifier: Acc.11621/140
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
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.
Dates:
1929-circa 1951.
Manuscripts and typescripts of untitled short stories by Ian Rankin; with related working notes., 1983-2015, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.50469
Scope and Contents
Untitled short story about a boy and a library.
Typescript, 1983. Folios 1-5.Untitled short story about a Mr. Green.
Annotated typescript, 1983, with author's annotations. Folios 6-15.
Manuscript, 1983, partial draft of ‘Part II’. Folios 16-17.
Manuscript notes, 1983. Folios 18.Untitled short story about a princess.
Typescript, 1983. Folios 19-30.Untitled short story, beginning 'John Lawson had driven …'.
Manuscript, 1986. Folios 31-32.Untitled...
Dates:
1983-2015, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts and typescripts of 'Westwind' by Ian Rankin; with related working and administrative papers., 1987-1989.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50428-50431
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
1987-1989.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and related working papers of other creative works of Ian Rankin., 1977-2016, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50516-50523
Scope and Contents
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, various other creative works of Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.
Dates:
1977-2016, undated.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2018.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50310-50444
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
1984-2018.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus short stories of Ian Rankin., 1990-2017
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50449-50453
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.
Dates:
1990-2017
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin., 1981-2017.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50449-50470
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.
Dates:
1981-2017.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin, other than Rebus short stories., 1980-2016, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50454-50468
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.
Dates:
1980-2016, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin., 1986-2008.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50412-50431
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
1986-2008.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts, typescripts, research notes and personal papers of Jean Mary Allan, librarian and novelist.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.8844/1-65
Scope and Contents
Includes manuscripts and typescripts of novels, short stories, poems, essays, talks and some personal papers.
Dates:
1896-circa 1976.
Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2018.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50310-50445
Scope and Contents
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
1984-2018.
Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin., 1981-2018, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50449-50479
Scope and Contents
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.
Dates:
1981-2018, undated.
Maps and notes on maps for 'The Icelandic Sagas' Vol.1., circa 1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/50
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:
circa 1998.
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.
Miscellaneous drafts, research notes and papers relating to 'My Queen and I'., Circa 1971-1975.
File
Identifier: Acc.10951/66
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Being a critique of the monarchy, the royal family and the honours system.
Dates:
Circa 1971-1975.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of William Winter Hamilton.
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Writings of William Winter Hamilton.
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Manuscript and typescript drafts and other papers, circa 1971-1975, concerned with the composition of 'My Queen and I', by William Winter Hamilton, published by Quartet Books, London, 1975.
Miscellaneous items including off-prints of articles, souvenir programmes of annual gatherings of Eilean a' Cheò and notes and scripts by Macintosh concerning Highland economy, 1949-1969 and undated
File
Identifier: Acc.14003/17
Scope and Contents
Contains offprints of two articles by Prof. Angus Matheson published in 'Éigse' VI and VII, and of an article by Myles Dillon published in 'Language' 29 (1953); notes by Macintosh for a eulogy on Angus Matheson; two souvenir programmes of annaual gatherings, 1964 (with Macintosh as chairman) and 1969, of Eilean a' Cheò Glasgow Skye Association; notes and drafts of papers on Highland economy, including scripts headed "Lord leverhulme: his attempt to industrialise Lewis and Harris" and "The...
Dates:
1949-1969 and undated
Miscellaneous newspaper cuttings, notes and scripts on Archaeology., 1967-1973.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/288
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This section contains scripts and research undertaken by Magnusson for a variety of television and radio programmes running from 1961 until 2006. There are a significant number of scripts for the BBC archaeology programme 'Chronicle' which Magnusson presented from 1966. There are individual scripts and research materials on various programmes that Magnusson presented throughout his televsion career. There are a number of scripts and interviews for Magnusson's radio series "Tales...
Dates:
1967-1973.
Miscellaneous notes for 'Fakers, forgers & phoneys'., 2004-2005.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/149
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:
2004-2005.
Miscellaneous notes on Icelandic Sagas. , Early 21st century.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/82
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:
Early 21st century.
Miscellaneous Quizzes and Questions., 1992-2005.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/497-513
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 1992-2005.
Miscellaneous research notes., Undated.
File
Identifier: Acc.9260/60
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Papers of Michael Moncrieff Staurt, CIE OBE concerning his career in India and East Pakistan, 1927-1950, and his research into the Scottish Nabobs and other matters concerning the history of India, circa 1950-1986.
Dates:
Undated.
Miscellaneous research notes and documents relating to the genealogical research carried out by James Johnston., 1982-1984.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13818/529-531
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Major-General James Johnston was born in Edinburgh in August 1939. He was educated at George’s Watson’s College, Welbeck College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which he was commissioned in July 1959 into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He underwent postgraduate training at the Royal Military Academy of science and REME Officers School.
His training was completed by 1965 and he served several appointments as commanding officer within Germany and the United...
Dates:
1982-1984.
Miscellaneous scripts and notes for Chronicle television series., 1969-1970.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/248
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Chronicle was a BBC 2 television programme focusing on archaeology and related subjects which aired from 1966 until 1991. Materials in this section relate to Chronicle episodes in which Magnusson had a direct involvement.
Dates:
1969-1970.
Newspaper cuttings and notes on Andrew Carnegie., 1969.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/298
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This section contains scripts and research undertaken by Magnusson for a variety of television and radio programmes running from 1961 until 2006. There are a significant number of scripts for the BBC archaeology programme 'Chronicle' which Magnusson presented from 1966. There are individual scripts and research materials on various programmes that Magnusson presented throughout his televsion career. There are a number of scripts and interviews for Magnusson's radio series "Tales...
Dates:
1969.
Newspaper cuttings, notes, and script on the Burrell Collection 1., 1965-1983.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/276
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This section contains scripts and research undertaken by Magnusson for a variety of television and radio programmes running from 1961 until 2006. There are a significant number of scripts for the BBC archaeology programme 'Chronicle' which Magnusson presented from 1966. There are individual scripts and research materials on various programmes that Magnusson presented throughout his televsion career. There are a number of scripts and interviews for Magnusson's radio series "Tales...
Dates:
1965-1983.