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Minutes and papers of the Scottish Electroacoustic Music Association (SEMAS)

 Fonds — Box: CLX-A-1623
Identifier: Coll-1963
Scope and Contents This fonds consist of the records of the Scottish Electroacoustic Music Association (SEMAS), including minutes, memorandum and articles of association, correspondence, and financial and legal documents: Minutes and supporting documents for the meetings taking place on 23 October 1987, 10 December 1987, 15 February 1988, 7 March 1988, 26 April 1988, 24 June 1988, 6 October 1988, 24 February 1993, 19 April...
Dates: 1987-1996
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Minutes of the Edinburgh University Darwinian Society

 Fonds — Volume: Dk.3.3
Identifier: Coll-2165
Scope and Contents

Edinburgh University. Darwinian Society Minutes. 1891-1896. Several hands, entries in ink and pencil. Includes printed syllabus for Winter Session 1892-93 on f. 67.

Dates: 1891-1896
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Minutes of the Poker Club

 Fonds — Volume: Dc.5.126
Identifier: Coll-1564
Scope and Contents Minute book of the Poker Club of Scotland, containing the records of the meetings of the Poker Club from 16 December 1774 to 30 January 1784. The first page of the bound manuscript contains a list of 41 members as at 26 January 1776; two who joined later are added to this page, and on the two succeeding pages occur further names. Amongst the best known are Lord Elibank, Dr. Carlyle, John Home, David Hume, Dr. Robertson, Adam Smith, Dr. Blair, Dr. Black, Professor Robison, Robert Keith, Lord...
Dates: 1774-1784
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Miscellaneous Collection of Letters relating to Scotland

 Fonds — Box: Dk.6.19
Identifier: Coll-2210
Scope and Contents Letters, mainly Scottish. 18th-19th century.Dk.6.19/1: Miscellaneous collection of letters relating to Scotland. 1768 - 1853. Correspondents: Sarah Austin, [Messers]. Michael Bogle and Scott, Hugh H Brown, John Bushby, Lady Campbell of Barcaldine, Alexander Campbell, David Campbell, Duncan Campbell, ditto of Barcaldine, ditto of Glenure, Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell of Barcaldine, Rx. Hon. Sir Ilay Campbell, John Campbell (1766...
Dates: 18th century, 19th century
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Models of Old College

 Collection — OpenShelf: Coll-1811
Identifier: Coll-1811
Scope and Contents 4 papier mache models of Old College, comprising a pair depicting the frontage and one of the side wings and single model depicting the frontage. Model of the Robert Adam frontage. (c 1790s) Model of the Robert Adam frontage, in a frame by Wm. Archer. (c 1790s) Pair of models showing frontage an one of the side wings, formerly held at the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge. (c...
Dates: 1790s -
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Morgan Transcripts (of matriculations in Arts)

 Fonds — Box: EUA-C-5
Identifier: EUA GD34
Scope and Contents Index to students who matriculated in Arts, with dates following the pattern below. p.1 1623 p.50 1663 p.100 1692 p.150 1712 p.200 1732 p.250 1762 p.300 1769 p.337 1774 p.338 1775 p.350 1776 ...
Dates: early 20th century; coverage: 1623-1859
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Mouse Atlas Archive: Matthew H Kaufman collection of glass slides showing sections of mouse embryos at various stages of development

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1829
Content Description Collection of histological sections on glass slides of the mouse embryo at all stages of development created by Professor Matthew Kaufman between c. 1975-1990. Also includes two volumes for which the collection was used ('The Anatomical Basis of Mouse Development' and 'Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development Supplement - with coronal sections'); a file of supporting documents (an index to the embryos in each box and the identification of sections used in the Atlas); and prints of cross-sections...
Dates: Existence: Majority of material found within 1975-1990
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Ms book of cookery and recipes, begun by Lady Nina Balfour and given to Victoria Alexandrine Montagu Scott, 1864, and continued over 80 years

 Fonds — Box: CLX-A-1318
Identifier: Coll-1741
Content Description Ms book of cookery and recipes, begun by Lady Nina Balfour and continued by Victoria Alexandrine Montagu Scott over 80 years. Bound volume with upper cover having gilt monogram 'V.A.'. Ms on paper. Calligraphic dedication leaf with mounted photograph of Lady Nina Balfour (dated December 1864).Lady Nina's opening pages are decorated, and have recipes and illustrations for Scottish staples: Sheep's Head Pie, Cockie Leekie, Porridge, Fish & Sauce, plus Kedgeree, and boiled...
Dates: 1864
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Ms common-place book containing 37 contributions including poems, hymns, drawings and prose items, c. 1831-1835

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1684
Scope and Contents

A specifically prepared luxury volume as issued by Delarue, Cornish and Rock. Items include: 'Epitaph on professor Young of Glasgow'; 'The Traveller', a poem; 'List of Ministers names who are or have been in the Kirk of Scotland'; 'Translation of one of the Odes in the Media'; 'Hymns Constitutional de Portugal composta por Sua Altera Real Dom Pedro Quarto' with music; 'An essay upon an Apple', a poem; 'The Poets Bride', a poem, and 'Thine Album'.

Dates: 1831-1835
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

MS documents relating to Sir John Spencer Login, and proposing the use of specially constructed litters for battlefield casualties

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1396
Scope and Contents The collection is composed of: MS memorandum (pp.11) titled Field conveyance for the sick and wounded signed J. S. Login, and dated 30 June 1857, Castle Menzies, Perthshire. The document outlines Login's idea and the approaches made to the War Office and the subsequent bureaucratic referrals. The War Office subsequently undertook the manufacture of a 'blessiere' to the design...
Dates: 1855-1857
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
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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
Masson, David Mather, 1822-1907 (Regius Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, Edinburgh University) 4
Playfair, John, 1748-1819 (scientist, mathematician, and professor of natural philosophy, University of Edinburgh) 4
Poultry Research Centre (1947-1986) (research institution) 4
University of Edinburgh. Students Representative Council 4
Young, Thomas, 1725-1783 (physician and professor of midwifery) 4
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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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Appleton, Sir Edward Victor, 1892-1965 (physicist and Principal of the University of Edinburgh) 2
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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
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Bolton, Frederic James, 1908-1993 (Poet, Chemist) 2
Booth, Joseph, 1851-1932 (English Missionary in Africa) 2
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