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Essay written by George William Jones

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Identifier: Coll-1261
Scope and Contents

The essay, manuscript, pp.32, entitled What is or what ought to be the meaning of Causation in the physical world? is dated 5 March 1900, and signed George W. Jones. On the cover is note: If lost / please return to / Geo. W. Jones / 52 North Bridge / Edinburgh / Reward

Dates: 1900
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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Ethiopic Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: Coll-2068
Scope and Contents This is a small yet significant collection of manuscripts in the Ethiopic (Ge’ez) script, comprising 12 items. These include devotional texts: Psalters, the New Testament, the Gospels, collections of prayers and stories of the Christian saints, all of which are parchment codices. It also includes three small protective scrolls, containing sections of devotional writings and illuminations.Many of these manuscripts are illuminated, the codices largely preserve their wooden board...
Dates: 18th-19th century
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Exhibition of Vladimir G. Tretchikoff work in Edinburgh, 1973

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Identifier: Coll-1532
Scope and Contents The varied material consists of: 1 x letter, copy: V. Tretchikoff, to Mr. McCreery, dated 2 April 1973 2 x letters: J. W. Herbert, Patrick Thomson's to The Editor, 'Vogue Magazine', dated 17 April 1973; and, Beatrix Miller, Editor, Vogue Magazine, dated 18 April 1973 1 x letter, copy: J. W. Herbert, Patrick Thomson's, to Mrs Livingstone, 'Edinburgh Tatler', dated 25 June...
Dates: 1973-1974
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Explanation of a view of Stirling, exhibiting at the Panorama, Leicester Square

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Identifier: Coll-2095
Content Description

Etched illustration of the panorama of Stirling which was exhibited at Barker's Panorama, Leicester Square, London, from December 1832 to June 1833. Originally issued as part of the printed guide sold to visitors to the attraction.

Dates: Publication: 1832
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Facsimiles of Scottish Charters and Letters prepared by Sir William Fraser

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Identifier: Coll-1418
Scope and Contents

The facsimile charters are loose and are numbered at rear from 1 to 288. A few are missing, and these are, nos: 37, 50, 89, 110-111, 136-137, 151, 211, and 233.

Dates: 1094-1844
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Fifty-one years a drummer, forty-three years a teacher, John Pearl Spears

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Identifier: Coll-1601
Scope and Contents

This typescript text of some 345pp is enhanced with original photographs, post-cards, and clippings from other publications. It is an unpublished autobiography of Spears, the musician. The narrative is as much a chronicle of interesting small local and regional events told in the first person, as it is a documentation of Spear's musical adaptability in applying his percussion talents for all occasions.

Dates: 1943
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Fine Art Postcard Collection

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Identifier: Coll-1048
Scope and Contents The collection is composed of photo albums (filed arbitrarly) and small drawer sets of postcards (filed geographically). They show European buildings, many ecclesiastical. The subjects are: Italian sculpture; paintings and drawings (possibly of French examples); church exteriors (England, Italy); church interiors (Italy, France, England); domestic exteriors (France); secular exteriors (Italy); secular interiors; doors and doorways (England); wells and fountains; bridges; gateways; steps and...
Dates: 1895-1960
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Firth of Forth Defences in the 20th Century

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Identifier: Coll-61
Scope and Contents The collection includes Public Record Office references, 1879-1956; correspondence of B.A. Stenhouse and Major D. Rollo (Retired), H.Q. Royal Artillery, Woolwich, 1979-1987, relating to research on coastal defence, in addition to miscellaneous correspondence 1976-1990; material relating to batteries and forts, including Forth Artillery Defences 1880-1980; papers relating to the defence of islands; newspaper cuttings; material on attacks and disasters; aerial photographs, and camp and group...
Dates: 1879-1987
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Five letters from David Hume

 Fonds — Box: Dk.6.27
Identifier: Coll-2213
Scope and Contents Five letters from David Hume (1711-1776). To the Rev. John Jardine, 1758. To President Charles Jean Francois Henault, 25 June 1765. To John Home of Kilduff, 16 July 1776, not signed. To the same, 23 July 1776, not signed, with a note by Home. Also a letter to Hume from Admiral Thomas Smith, 21 October 1755. ...
Dates: 1758-1776
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Five signed letters from Bonamy Dobrée to Sir Herbert Grierson relating to a planned Oxford History of English Literature

 Fonds — Box: CLX-A-373
Identifier: Coll-1873
Scope and Contents

Three autograph and two typed letters signed, nine pages in total, written in Leeds from 25 December 1937 to 14 May 1939. Sent from Bonamy Dobrée to Sir Herbert Grierson, suggesting a commission for a collaboration with Edmund Blunden to produce a volume on the late 18th century for a planned Oxford History of English Literature and subsequently discussing aspects of its progress.

Dates: 25 December 1937-14 May 1939
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

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Dunfermline College of Physical Education 4
Godfrey Thomson Unit for Educational Research 4
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Hope, Thomas Charles, 1766-1844 (Professor of chemistry, University of Edinburgh) 4
Jameson, Robert, 1774-1854 (geologist and professor of natural history, University of Edinburgh) 4
Laing, David, 1793-1878 (antiquarian, bookseller, and librarian of the Signet Library) 4
Lyell, Sir Charles, 1797-1875 (1st Baronet | Scottish geologist) 4
Mare, Walter de la, 1873-1956 (poet and writer) 4
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Poultry Research Centre (1947-1986) (research institution) 4
University of Edinburgh. Students Representative Council 4
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Brash, James Couper, 1886-1958 (Professor of Anatomy at Edinburgh University) 3
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Grant, John, fl 1955 (Bookseller) 3
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Hutton, James, 1726-1797 (Scottish geologist) 3
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Kendall, Sheena Lilian Grant, 1883-1974 (composer) 3
Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988 (Professor of Music, University of Edinburgh) 3
Lodge, Richard, Professor Sir, 1855-1936 (historian) 3
London Missionary Society 3
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Nyerere, Julius Kambarage, 1922-1999 (President of Tanzania) 3
Pillans, James (Regent, University of Edinburgh) 3
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (Edinburgh) 3
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Balfour, Sir Isaac Bayley, 1853-1922 (professor of botany, University of Edinburgh and regius keeper of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh) 2
Ballantyne, Robert Michael, 1825-1894 (Scottish writer) 2
Bell, George Joseph, 1770-1843 (advocate, Professor of Scots Law at the University of Edinburgh) 2
Berry, Richard James Arthur, 1867-1962 (Surgeon, Emeritus Professor of Anatomy) 2
Bolton, Frederic James, 1908-1993 (Poet, Chemist) 2
Booth, Joseph, 1851-1932 (English Missionary in Africa) 2
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