Reviews. Document genre.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Reports or essays giving critical estimates of a relatively recent work, performance, or event. For other critical descriptions and analyses, prefer ""criticism"" .
Found in 316 Collections and/or Records:
Papers of John Dover Wilson concerning education and English literature., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
Series
Identifier: MSS.14356-14369
Dates:
Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
Papers of John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir, relating to publications mostly by him, containing reviews, manuscripts, typescripts, letters and other material., 1938-1939, 1951-1993, undated.
Series
Identifier: Acc.11628/261-280
Dates:
1938-1939, 1951-1993, undated.
Papers of John Purves on the relationship between Italian and English literature., 1822-1946, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.15880 (1)-(2)
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
John Purves began his teaching career as a lecturer in English under Professor Emile Legouis at Lyons University in 1902, having graduated M.A. at Edinburgh University in 1900, He was a Carnegie Research Scholar in modern languages in Rome and Siena from 1903 to 1904, then lectured in English under Professor Herbert Grierson at Aberdeen University from 1904 to 1906. He became Professor of English at Transvaal Technical Institute, Johannesburg and at Transvaal University College, Pretoria...
Dates:
1822-1946, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of John Purves (1877-1961), reader in Italian at Edinburgh University from 1938 until his retirement in 1947.
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Notes of John Purves.
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Note and other material of John Purves concerning Italian literature.
Papers of John Purves on the relationship between Italian and English literature., 1822-1824, 1946, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.15880 (2)
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
John Purves began his teaching career as a lecturer in English under Professor Emile Legouis at Lyons University in 1902, having graduated M.A. at Edinburgh University in 1900, He was a Carnegie Research Scholar in modern languages in Rome and Siena from 1903 to 1904, then lectured in English under Professor Herbert Grierson at Aberdeen University from 1904 to 1906. He became Professor of English at Transvaal Technical Institute, Johannesburg and at Transvaal University College, Pretoria...
Dates:
1822-1824, 1946, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of John Purves (1877-1961), reader in Italian at Edinburgh University from 1938 until his retirement in 1947.
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Notes of John Purves.
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Note and other material of John Purves concerning Italian literature.
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Papers of John Purves on the relationship between Italian and English literature.
Papers of John Stuart Blackie concerning the Highlands., Mid 19th century-late 19th century.
File
Identifier: MS.2647
Scope and Contents
Papers and notes on Gaelic language and literature (a few of the philological notes, preserved as specimens), with examples of poetry. In addition there are translations of Gaelic verse, dramatic dialogues (partly translated from "Caraid nan Gáidheal") antiquarian matter and items relating to the land question.The contents are as follows.(i) List of Gaelic words and their cognates (folio 1);(ii) Paper on Gaelic literature (folio 22);(iii)...
Dates:
Mid 19th century-late 19th century.
Papers of Peter Ritchie Calder, Baron Ritchie-Calder.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.10318/1-60
Scope and Contents
Includes press cuttings and correspondence.
Dates:
1934-1981.
Papers of Sir John Davidson, mostly concerning Field-Marshall Douglas Haig and the First World War.
File
Identifier: Acc.3679
Scope and Contents
Contains the following:1. Photostat of article on 1917 French mutinies in "Blackwood's Magazine", January 1944.2. Memorial article on Haig by Davidson in the 'Contemporary Review', March 1928. (two copies).3. Map showing allied gains 8 August–11 November 1918 with typescript notes.4. Pamphlet: 'The "Total" War' by General Ludendorff.5. Speech delivered by Sir Archibald Sinclair, Bart., of Ulbster, … in memory of Haig 28 Jun 1950....
Dates:
1918, 1927, 1928, 1944, 1950, 1953, undated.
Papers of the author, poet and journalist, Rachel Annand Taylor (1876-1960), consisting chiefly of material for her published and unpublished works.
Series
Identifier: MSS.20404-20435
Dates:
1892-1965, undated.
Papers of William Molleson, chiefly concerning the examination of accounts for the army in America, but also concerning estimates and contracts, the appointment of accountants, etc., 1704-1786.
File
Identifier: MS.5500
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
William Molleson, a Comptroller of the Army Accounts, was appointed a Commissioner of Enquiry and a Commissioner for Auditing the Public Accounts in 1785. The papers relate to his work in these capacities. A letter of 1788 to William Pitt (MS.5501, folio 28) describes Molleson's duties.
Dates:
1704-1786.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers from Nisbet House, Berwickshire.
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Papers of William Molleson.
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Papers of William Molleson concerning Army finances.
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Papers of William Molleson, chiefly concerning the examination of accounts for the army in America, but also concerning estimates and contracts, the appointment of accountants, etc.
Papers of William Molleson concerning Army finances., 1704-1793, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.5500-5506
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
William Molleson, a Comptroller of the Army Accounts, was appointed a Commissioner of Enquiry and a Commissioner for Auditing the Public Accounts in 1785. The papers relate to his work in these capacities. A letter of 1788 to William Pitt (MS.5501, folio 28) describes Molleson's duties.
Dates:
1704-1793, undated.
Papers on Archaeology., 1972-1985.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/553
Scope and Contents
File includes book reviews written by Magnusson, essays by Magnusson, and newspaper cuttings.
Dates:
1972-1985.
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 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 relating to, and correspondence and reviews arising from, 'A good night out'., 1981-1983.
File
Identifier: Acc.10893/426
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Aside from, though related to, his work with 7:84, John McGrath was involved in the study of political theatre, and was himself the subject of many articles, papers and dissertations. Much of the material listed in this section falls into this category, though there is also some that might equally well have been incorporated into the main 7:84 sequence, and vice-versa. There is some overlap with, and duplication of, items in the main sequence.
Dates:
1981-1983.
Papers relating to "One man's happiness", by John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir., 1968-1969, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.11628/263-265
Dates:
1968-1969, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir.
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Papers of John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir, relating to publications mostly by him, containing reviews, manuscripts, typescripts, letters and other material.
Papers relating to 'Red letter day' (Newcastle upon Tyne: Bloodaxe Books, 1996), by Tom Pow., 1993-1997, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.12233/65-67
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Literary papers, 1969-2003, of Tom Pow (b. 1950), poet and lecturer in Creative and Cultural Studies at Glasgow University's Chrichton Campus. This collection includes papers relating to the following published works: 'Rough seas' (Edinburgh: Canongate, 1987); 'The moth trap' (Edinburgh: Canongate, 1990); 'In the palace of serpents' (Edinburgh, Canongate, 1992); 'Shouting it out' (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1995), edited by Tom Pow; and 'Red letter day' (Newcastle upon Tyne: Bloodaxe,...
Dates:
1993-1997, undated.
Papers relating to the 'Alpine journal'., 1920-1932, 1949-1952, undated.
Series
Identifier: Acc.4338/194(1)-197(3)
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Comprising correspondence and papers of T Graham Brown, concerning mountaineering.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1920-1932, 1949-1952, undated.
Papers relating to the 'Faber book of comic verse', edited by Michael Roberts, containing reviews, correspondence, notes and press cuttings., 1941-1982.
File
Identifier: Acc.13861/81
Scope and Contents
Containing:
Printed copies of reviews of the 'Faber book of comic verse', edited by Michael Roberts, under the 'General press cutting association' and "Durrant’s press cuttings", December 1941-June 1943.
Correspondence with Janet Adam Smith on revisions to the 'Faber book of comic verse', September 1950-November 1953.
Miscellaneous verses, notes and press cuttings on comic verse, 1942-1982.
Dates:
1941-1982.
Papers relating to the life and works of Michael Roberts., 1941-1997.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13861/81-90
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Correspondence, personal and literary papers, published articles and reviews, mountaineering papers, and photographs, circa 1911-2013, of Janet Adam Smith (1905-1999), author, journalist and mountaineer.
Dates:
1941-1997.
Papers relating to 'The moth trap' (Edinburgh: Canongate, 1990), by Tom Pow., 1989-1990, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.12233/62-64
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Literary papers, 1969-2003, of Tom Pow (b. 1950), poet and lecturer in Creative and Cultural Studies at Glasgow University's Chrichton Campus. This collection includes papers relating to the following published works: 'Rough seas' (Edinburgh: Canongate, 1987); 'The moth trap' (Edinburgh: Canongate, 1990); 'In the palace of serpents' (Edinburgh, Canongate, 1992); 'Shouting it out' (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1995), edited by Tom Pow; and 'Red letter day' (Newcastle upon Tyne: Bloodaxe,...
Dates:
1989-1990, undated.
Papers relating to the novel 'Warrior daughter', by Janet Paisley., 2009-2012.
Series
Identifier: Acc.14151 Box 5(1)-(3)
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:
2009-2012.
Papers relating to tours, containing schedules, correspondence and other related material., 1981.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10893/81-82
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes material concerning productions, administration and publicity.
Dates:
1981.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of the 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland).
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Papers and productions of the 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland).
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Production files of the 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland).
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Production files of 'The catch, or ... red herrings in the Minch' by John McGrath.
Papers, undated, of Hugh Dalrymple Murray Kynynmound concerning philosophy, chronology, and miscellaneous papers., Early 18th century.
File
Identifier: MS.12813
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) 'Of the Laws of Evidence' (folio 1);
(ii) Philosophical tract concerning justice and injustice (folio 18);
(iii) Tract concerning the existence of witches (folio 22);
(iv) 'Extract from Gerards Herbal' with related articles (John Gerard, ‘The Herball’, edited by Thomas Johnson, (London, 1636) (folio 28);
(v) Review of Jean Baptiste Du Halde's ‘The General History of China’ (London, 1736) (folio 38);
(vi) 'From the travels of the Abbé [François] Sevin just now...
Dates:
Early 18th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Literary papers, music and drawings of various members of the Elliot of Minto family.
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Literary papers, apparently of Hugh Dalrymple Murray Kynynmound of Melgund and Kynynmound (died 1741), Advocate, second son of Sir David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet, of Hailes, and father-in-law of Sir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet of Minto.
Part of script, reviews and material relating to 'The quality of life experiment, Dumbarton district'., 1975.
File
Identifier: Acc.10893/26
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes material concerning productions, administration and publicity.
Dates:
1975.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of the 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland).
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Papers and productions of the 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland).
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Production files of the 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland).
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Production files of 'Capital follies' by Dave MacLennan [and John Bett].
Photocopied reviews on Einar Kárason’s 'Devil’s Island' (2000)., 2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/666
Scope and Contents
Translated by David MacDuff with an introduction by Magnusson.
Dates:
2000.