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17th century letter from London to Leith, 14 April 1666
Letter sent to a Mr Richard Harris in Leith, signed by Francis Dashwood in London, April 14th 1666. Dashwood takes notice that Harris has received the first silk he sent from London to Leith.
A brief analysis of the chartularies of the Abbey of Cambuskenneth, the Chapel Royal of Stirling, and the Preceptory of St. Anthony at Leith, 1828
Printed book, A Brief Analysis of the Chartularies of the Abbey of Cambuskenneth, the Chapel Royal of Stirling, and the Preceptory of St. Anthony at Leith, by John Graham Dalyell.
Autograph letter signed from William Dickinson to his mother, reporting on his experiences of student life at Edinburgh, 28 November 1765
Booklet entitled "Edinburgh University Magazine Festival Review", August 1950
This is the Edinburgh University Magazine Festival Review printed in August 1950. On page 29 and 30, there is an article about the Edinburgh University Dramatic Society's production of "King Lear" as well as an advertisment for the play.
Booklet entitled "The Student", 5 December 1950
This is "The Student" magazine printed 5 December 1950. On page 187, there is a first nigth review for "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at the Little Theatre from 15 to 18 November 1950.
Booklet entitled "The Student", 13 February 1951
This is "The Student" magazine printed 13 February 1951. On page 318, there is a review of the Edinburgh University Dramatic Society's production of "King Richard III" at htee Little Theatre from 6 to 10 February 1951.
Copy of a newspaper clipping concerning "What Say They?", 9 November 1948
This is a zoomed in copy of an advertisement for "What Say They?" in the Evening Dispatch printed 9 November 1948.
Copy of a pamphlet entitled "Ceremonial in Scotland on the death of Her Majesty The Queen", September 2022
Copy of a pamphlet entitled "Ceremonial in Scotland on the death of Her Majesty The Queen", printed on the occasion of the ceremonies in Edinburgh following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on the 8th of September 2022. Because she died in Scotland, "Operation Unicorn" was triggered, and a procession, a ceremony, and a lying-at-rest period were organised for her in Edinburgh and at St Giles' Cathedral on the 12th and 13th of September 2022.
Copy of the cast list and programme entitled "Lady Precious Stream", 1948
This is a carbon copy of the cast list and programme for the Masson Hall production of "Lady Precious Stream" from 24 to 25 February 1948. There are some handwritten notes on the cast list.
Costume design sketch-book, mid-20th century
This sketch-book contains drawings of costumes for various Edinburgh University student productions. There are also notes about the costume and fabric.