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Scripts. Documents.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Written texts of stage plays, screenplays, and radio or television broadcasts.

Found in 559 Collections and/or Records:

Scripts of the Fifth Estate Theatre Company, possibly unperformed., 1965, 1980-1995, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.11443/64-127
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes prompt scripts, scripts of unperformed plays, production photography and press cuttings.

Dates: 1965, 1980-1995, undated.

Scripts of unproduced plays of the 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland)., 1977, 1987-2003, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.12911/234-253
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1977, 1987-2003, undated.

Scripts on Miscellaneous media., 1960-1990.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/395-400
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: Majority of material found within 1960-1990.

Scripts on Norwegian history., circa 1965.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/395
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: Majority of material found within circa 1965.

Scripts, proofs and correspondence mostly with scientific collaborators of 'Bith-eolas' [Biology] (1976), by Derick Thomson and Ronald Macleod., 1970-1976.

 File
Identifier: Acc.9367/58
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates: 1970-1976.

Scripts, proofs and correspondence of 'Rabhdan is Rudan' (1973), by Iain Mac a' Gobhainn and illustrated by Calum Ferguson., 1973.

 File
Identifier: Acc.9367/48
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates: 1973.

Scripts, proofs and correspondence of "Rannan a' Eilean na h-Oige" (1981), by Donald MacDonald and Domhnall Eirisgeach., 1981.

 File
Identifier: Acc.9367/37
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates: 1981.

Scripts, proofs, art-work for dust cover and correspondence of 'Gaidhlig ann an Albainn / Gaelic in Scotland' (1976), edited by Derick Thomson., 1976.

 File
Identifier: Acc.9367/53
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates: 1976.

Scripts, proofs, research notes and correspondence relating to works of David Thomson., Circa 1929-1987, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.10129/1-143
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This collection consists of the papers of David Thomson, author, researcher and BBC radio producer. It includes the scripts and correspondence of many BBC radio programmes from the 1950s and 60s, original scripts and correspondence regarding his published and unpublished books, and additional correspondence spanning forty five years working for UNESCO, the BBC, and as a full time writer.

Dates: Circa 1929-1987, undated.

Scripts, reviews and printout of 'Carlucco and the Queen of Hearts', by George Rosie., [1991].

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.11443/9-10
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Arranged alphabetically by title. The date in square brackets is that of the Fifth Estate production, where this has been possible to establish.

Dates: [1991].

Small collections of literary material.

 Series
Identifier: MS.15941

Stage management file of 'SeXshunned', containing script, schedules, scene breakdown, staging information, programme and flyer., Undated.

 File
Identifier: Acc.12911/226
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

Dates: Undated.

Tales of my Grandfather., 1998-1999.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/374-380
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: 1998-1999.

Television documentary script entitled 'The firm', and dealing with the finances of the royal family., [1991].

 File
Identifier: Acc.10951/108
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Correspondence and papers, 1936-1992, of William Winter Hamilton (b.1917), writer politician, Labour MP for West Fife, 1950-1974 and for Central Fife, 1974-1987.

Dates: [1991].

Television scripts of 'The story of a recluse' by Alasdair Gray, including correspondence and notes., 1965-1987.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.11338/2-5
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes a thesis entitled "The World of 4 to 7 Years", 1960, together with printed items illustrating Gray`s work as a graphic artist and book designer.

Dates: 1965-1987.

The Radio work of Magnus Magnusson. , 1960-2006.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/374-394
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: Majority of material found within 1960-2006.