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Tracings. Drawings.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Images made by tracing, which is copying from an original by drawing over it onto a transparent or translucent piece of paper, cloth, or other material.

Found in 171 Collections and/or Records:

Draughtsmans’ maps and cartographic tracings used, or considered for use, in the production of ‘Wade in Scotland’ by James Bell Salmond., [1934 or before]-late 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.7189C
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows.Photographic print of a public notice, 2nd quarter 18th century: ‘Public Highways, District 11th’. (Folio 1.)Draughtman’s map showing “Wade’s Roads”. (Folio 2.)Cartographic tracing of the area of Glen Gluoy, Glen Roy, Glen Glaister and Glen Spean. (Folio 3.)Cartographic tracing of the area of Spean Bridge. (Folio 4.)Draughtsman’s map of the area of Glen Spean. (Folio 5.)Photographic print of a...
Dates: [1934 or before]-late 20th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers and photographic plates collected by James Bell Salmond for the 1st and 2nd editions of his ‘Wade in Scotland’; with correspondence and press cuttings concerning the book. / Images and maps used, or considered for use, in the production of ‘Wade in Scotland’ by James Bell Salmond.

"First Protraction of the Town of Moffatt [sic] as it stood 1758 by James Tait traced from the original by James T Johnstone Aug 1901".

 Item
Identifier: Acc.3522
Dates: 1901.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

[Incomplete tracing of part of Plan de Gaete et de ses Environs]., Undated.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(162)
Scope and Contents

Coloured map.

Dates: Other: Undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Collection of maps (several in duplicate), approximately two-fifths manuscript, the remainder printed. / Collection of maps.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Johnson, S. to Johnston, T., 1819-1927.

 File
Identifier: MS.40623
Scope and Contents All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Johnson, Stuart Henry James.Letter, 1910, of Stuart Henry James Johnson to John Murray IV. Folios 1-3.Folio 3. Visiting card, ?1910, of Stuart Henry James Johnson. Sent as an enclosure of letter, 1910, of Stuart Henry James Johnson to John Murray IV, folios 1-2.Johnson, Thomas.Letter, 1889, of Thomas Johnson to John Murray III. Folio 4....
Dates: 1819-1927.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Incoming correspondence received by John Murray, publishers.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of George Dennis., 1844-1889.

 File
Identifier: MS.40325
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray III and concern the publication of “The cities and cemeteries of Etruria” and “Handbook for travellers in Sicily”. The letters are arranged chronologically.1844, 1846-1849: folios 1-18;1851-1852, 1856-1858: folios 19-47;1860-1864, 1867-1869: folios 48-97 [Note];1870, 1874, 1876-1879: folios 98-193;1880, 1883, 1886-1889: folios 194-215.Three drawings relating to Etruscan...
Dates: 1844-1889.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Incoming correspondence received by John Murray, publishers.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of John Wilkinson., 1847-1874.

 File
Identifier: MS.41278
Scope and Contents Letters, 1847-1874, of John Wilkinson to John Murray III. They concern various works of Wilkinson’s, including “Modern Egypt and Thebes”, his contribution to a new English version of Herodotus, further editions of his “Handbook for travellers in Egypt”, “The ancient Egyptians”, and “On colour and on the necessity for a general diffusion of taste among all classes”. The letters are arranged in chronological order.1847: folios 1-58;1848-1850: folios 59-79;...
Dates: 1847-1874.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of John Murray, publishers. / Incoming correspondence received by John Murray, publishers.

[Map of roads from Montreal to Lake Ontario]. [n.d. Note refers to an action on 12 Nov. 1813] [Sheet 2]., Circa 1813.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(102)
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

"Tracing from a survey by the Surveyor General". "This plan being more particularly intended to exhibit water communication the Caucassian [?] roads are not laid down."

Dates: Circa 1813.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Collection of maps (several in duplicate), approximately two-fifths manuscript, the remainder printed. / Collection of maps. / Tracing, over two sheets, from a map of the roads from Montreal to Lake Ontario.

[Map of roads from Montreal to Lake Ontario]. [n.d. Note refers to an action on 12 Nov. 1813] [Sheet1]., Circa 1813.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(101)
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

"Tracing from a survey by the Surveyor General". "This plan being more particularly intended to exhibit water communication the Caucassian [?] roads are not laid down."

Dates: Circa 1813.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Collection of maps (several in duplicate), approximately two-fifths manuscript, the remainder printed. / Collection of maps. / Tracing, over two sheets, from a map of the roads from Montreal to Lake Ontario.

Miscellaneous drawings and other single items of Messrs Stevenson., 19th century-mid 20th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.5889-5896
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 19th century-mid 20th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers.

Photocopy of a leaf and a tracing of a map, being the contents of a leather wallet of David Livingstone., 2nd half of 19th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.10765
Dates: 2nd half of 19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Photocopies of items of David Livingstone belonging to his grandson Dr H F Wilson.

Photographs and other material for illustrations for ‘The Isle of Arran’ by Robert McLellan, not all of which were published., [1968-1975.]

 File
Identifier: MS.26425
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Robert McLellan (1907-1985) was born near Lanark and educated at Bearsden and Glasgow University. In 1938 he married and moved to Arran, where he spent the rest of his life, except for a period of service in the Royal Artillery, 1940-1946. His most important literary works were plays, but he also wrote poetry, short stories, and books on Arran.

Dates: [1968-1975.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the playwright, Robert McLellan, and his family. / Other prose works written by Robert McLellan. / Material for 'The Isle of Arran' by Robert McLellan.

Plan by actual survey of ... communication between Kimpenfelts Bay on Lake Simcoe, and Pennstangushine Harbour on Lake Huron and one concession on each side hereof, made out by the particular request of Angus Shaw, agent... North West Co. 1815., 1815.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(106)
Dates: 1815.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Collection of maps (several in duplicate), approximately two-fifths manuscript, the remainder printed. / Collection of maps.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland., 1661-mid 20th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.5844-5864
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1661-mid 20th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with H., 1844-1884, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5872
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1844-1884, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with L., 1743-1916, undated.

 Series
Identifier: MS.5875
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1743-1916, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with S., 1799-19th century, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5881
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1799-19th century, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with W., 1737-1852, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.5883
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1737-1852, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with A., 1661-1905.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5844 (1)-(152)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1661-1905.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with B., 1772-19th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5845 (1)-(111)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1772-19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with C., 19th century-1936.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5846 (1)-(145)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 19th century-1936.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with D., 1795-19th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5847 (1)-(114)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1795-19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with Ea-Edinburgh, Leith, Water of., 1709-1927.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5848 (1)-(104)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1709-1927.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with Edinburgh, London Road-Ey., 1770-1922.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5849 (1)-(147)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1770-1922.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with F., 19th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.5850 (1)-(88)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 19th century-mid 20th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with H., 1799-19th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5852 (1)-(15)
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1799-19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers. / Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.

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