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Speeches. Documents.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents containing the text of any public address or talk.

Found in 923 Collections and/or Records:

Speeches on Halldór Laxness’s 'The Fish Can Sing'., 2001-2002.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/6
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: 2001-2002.

Speeches on Heritage., 1978-1990.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/738
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: 1978-1990.

Speeches on issues relating to Geography, including speeches given at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society., 1991-1998.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/990
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: 1991-1998.

Speeches on Mastermind., circa 1995.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/462
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: circa 1995.

Speeches on Operation Brightwater Conference., 1992.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/920
Scope and Contents

On the campaign to raise public awareness of the value of Scotland’s freshwater and coastal environments and the threats facing them. It was an SNH event held by the Scottish Conservation Projects Trust.

Dates: 1992.

Speeches on Robert Burns., 1964-2004.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/735
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.

Speeches on tales from Viking times., 2nd half of 20th century.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/678
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: 2nd half of 20th century.

Speeches on the Icelandic Sagas., 1979-1984

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Identifier: Acc.13542/643
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: 1979-1984

Speeches on the launch of various paths that were created through SNH initiatives., 1994-1996.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1079
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: 1994-1996.

Speeches on the launches of various local nature reserves., 1990-1998.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1023
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: 1990-1998.

Speeches on the translation of Icelandic poetry., 1976-1981.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/637
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.

Speeches on Vikings., 1977;2006

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Identifier: Acc.13542/640
Scope and Contents

‘The Viking Inheritance’(1977) and ‘The Northern World and its Significance for Scotland' (2006).

Dates: 1977;2006

Speeches on Vikings., 2004-2005.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/714
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: 2004-2005.

Speeches, relating to or by Dorothy Dunnett and works by her., 1997-2001.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.12135/901-903
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Includes research notes, typescripts and proofs of novels, correspondence, and papers concerning her involvement in cultural and business organisations.This archive includes papers relating to the following published works:'Games of kings' (1961)"Queens' play" (1964)'The disorderly knights' (1966)'Dolly and the singing bird' (1968)'Pawn in frankincense' (1969)'Dolly and the cookie bird' (1970)'The...
Dates: 1997-2001.

Speeches, reports, newspaper cuttings, and, pamphlets on designating the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area., 1990-1992.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/840
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: 1990-1992.