Papers of Eric Lucey
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-1484
Scope and Contents
The material contains:
- two vinyl (78") records from Edinburgh University Phonetics Department, possibly containing recordings of the humorous songs composed at the Institute of Animal Genetics (1958);
- various photographs showing: a social event held at Eric Lucey's house, possibly with Institute of Animal Genetics staff (George Clayton is pictured); the Institute of Animal Genetics Research Film Unit and Lucey's laboratory at his home in Edinburgh;
- folder containing glossy copies of Waddington's 50th birthday photograph album, with some additional pictures and material inserted by Lucey (c.1955-1973);
- historical materials, including Lucey's a copy of autobiographical notes illustrated with photographs (March 2006), various obituaries and a copy of the brochure for the Waddington Centennial celebration;
- material relating to the 'Waddington Demi-Centenary' (50th birthday party) celebrations and other social events at the Institute of Animal Genetics, including multiple copies of the Institute songbook, titled 'Welcome to Edinburgh' (c.1955-1956);
- papers concerning Lucey's work, including stills and correspondence relating to his film 'Shoreline Sediments' (1970-1972), papers relating to the preparation for Lucey's film 'The Jump of the Flea' (1966-1967) and photocopies of three papers relating to Lucey's research into the acoustics of the flute (1984-1987) and research into benthic meiofauna (1997);
- a lens fixture for an Adox Polomat 1 camera;
- three decorative tiles made by Lucey;
Dates
- c.1955-2006
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Director of Collections.
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Extent
0.7 linear metres (2 'A' boxes; 1 'D' box)
Arrangement
Material still to be arranged, although related items have been kept or grouped together.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Lucey's daughter, Caroline Marr, on 31 July 2013.
Appraisal
This material was selected at the time of donation, following an appraisal on site.
Accruals
Further accruals possible.
Existence and Location of Originals
This material is original.
Existence and Location of Copies
No known copies.
Bibliography
No known publications.
Processing Information
Collection level description created by Clare Button 31 July 2013.
Creator
- Title
- Papers, photographs and artefacts relating to Eric Lucey, scientific film pioneer
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Box: CLX-A-1260, Box: data_value_missing_c3e61811e6f28d0cb7a92ddceb2df22c, Box: data_value_missing_00d18fab41b73832d3e25bfd715afb5c (Mixed Materials)
- Box: CLX-D-26, Box: data_value_missing_af6226acfff7470d9216c717b5ec1d20, Box: data_value_missing_fd71b5d5b54d7dfd9af88bab9cd694f0 (Mixed Materials)
- Box: Box in 5.24, Box: data_value_missing_fe123c5b0eba02d2c794448c24a919ad, Box: data_value_missing_d13d37d86947e72d7f277f61b0324e9c (Mixed Materials)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk