Speeches. Documents.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents containing the text of any public address or talk.
Found in 242 Collections and/or Records:
Papers on Whisky., 1969-1983.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/581
Scope and Contents
File includes speeches, scripts for TV programme ‘How to make a Million’, newspaper cuttings, photocopied essays.
Dates:
1969-1983.
Papers relating to Magnusson’s term as Rector of the University of Edinburgh., 1975-1985.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1169
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson served as Rector at the University of Edinburgh from 1975 until 1978. He also served as Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University from 2002 until 2007. The papers relate to Magnusson's election campaign and his various engagements at the two Universities.
Dates:
1975-1985.
Poems of, and notes on, the Icelandic poet and journalist Mattìas Johannessen., 2004.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/672
Scope and Contents
File includes Magnusson’s speech on Johannessen for the Edinburgh Book Festival of 2004.
Dates:
2004.
Promotional materials for 'Magnus Magnusson’s Quiz Book'. , 2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/107
Scope and Contents
File includes sample quiz questions and speeches delivered at various bookshops and events.
Dates:
2000.
Promotional materials for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 2000-2001.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/102
Scope and Contents
File includes speeches delivered at various bookshops and events.
Dates:
2000-2001.
Promotional speech for 'Fakers, forgers & phoneys'., 2006.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/150
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:
2006.
Quiz questions for Scotquiz Glasgow., 2002.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/509
Scope and Contents
File includes a speech on the history of Mastermind.
Dates:
2002.
Report and speech on environmental pollution in Scotland., 1992-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/968
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1992-1994.
Report and speech on natural heritage in and around public settlements., 1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1066
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.
Report and speeches on farming and crofting in Scotland., 1996-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/946
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1996-1999.
Report and Speeches on the Countryside Survey of 1990., 1993-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/941
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1993-1994.
Reports and speeches on Field Sports in Scotland., 1993-1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/975
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1993-1995.
Reports and speeches on the Edinburgh Green Belt Trust., 1988-1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/954
Scope and Contents
For SNH events.
Dates:
1988-1998.
Reports, correspondence, and speech on the proposed funicular Railway in the Cairngorms., 1994-1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/986
Scope and Contents
Funicular Railway was opposed by SNH.
Dates:
1994-1996.
Reports, correspondence, and, speeches on Environmentally Sensitive Areas in Scotland (ESAs)., 1991-1993.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/971
Scope and Contents
ESAs are defined as areas of the country, of special environmental significance, where the Secretary of State considers that landscape, wildlife and historic features may be protected or enhanced by the pursuit of particular agricultural operations.
Dates:
1991-1993.
Reports, correspondence, and speeches on Heaths and Moorlands., 1992-1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1044
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:
1992-1998.
Reports, correspondence, and speeches, on Loch Lomond as a natural heritage site., 1992-1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1025
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1992-1998.
Reports, correspondence, and speeches on mineral workings and its impact on the environment., 1992-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1036
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:
1992-1994.
Reports, correspondence, and, speeches on ‘Natural Priorities’., 1995-1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1072
Scope and Contents
A joint study by SNH and the Scottish Office to prioritise aims for the natural heritage of Scotland
Dates:
1995-1996.
Reports, correspondence, and speeches on the European Nature Conservation Year 1995., 1988-1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/955
Scope and Contents
For SNH events.
Dates:
1988-1995.
Reports, correspondence, and speeches on the Scottish Office review of designations as they relate to SNH., 1992-1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/950
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1992-1997.
Reports, correspondence, speeches, and, newspaper cuttings on Scottish Mountains., 1992 - 2002
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1048
Scope and Contents
Content created to tie in with the 2002 International year of Mountains.
Dates:
1992 - 2002
Reports, correspondence, speeches, and, newspaper cuttings on the protection of Moorlands., 1998-2002.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1045
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:
1998-2002.
Reports on Biodiversity., 1992-2001.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/914
Scope and Contents
File includes some speeches by Magnusson on the reports.
Dates:
1992-2001.
Research notes and speeches., 1952-2006.
Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/514-757
Scope and Contents
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 1952-2006.