Content Description This collection consists of correspondence between Hugh MacDiarmid, his publisher Victor Gollancz, and other interested parties concerning the publication of his poetry volume Stony Limits (1934). The correspondence largely concerns Gollancz’s fears that certain poems might expose the publisher to prosecution under libel, blasphemy, and obscenity legislation. Although he rigorously defended his verse, MacDiarmid was eventually persuaded to substitute the...

Content Description This fonds contains documents and photographs relating to Masson Hall, a hall of residence for women students who attended the University of Edinburgh. It consists of the following items: Two group photographs of students who resided at Masson Hall, dated 1943-44 and Summer 1946. One photograph bears the stamp of J. Campbell Harper, A.R.P.S, 181-185 Leith Walk, Leith, Edinburgh; One...

Content Description A collection of papers and correspondence relating to the publication history of Whither Scotland?, edited by Duncan Glen, from the archives of its publisher Victor Gollancz. A small quantity of typed and holograph contracts, correspondence and associated materials, between and concerning Duncan Glen, his publisher, and other interested parties. Includes 23 ALS and Typed Letters Signed (TLS) from Duncan Glen, and TLS from Tony Benn, Jo Grimond and...