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Student notes of lectures by Baron David Hume
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-1534
Scope and Contents
The first manuscript page of Volume 1 states, 'Notes taken from the Lectures of Mr. D. Hume, Professor of Scotch law in the University of Edinburgh, delivered in the years 1814 and 15'. The first page is dated 26 October 1814.The four volumes contain chapters or sections headed, e.g. Introductory lecture; Husband and Wife; Parent and child; Guardian and ward; Guardians to Idiots and Furious persons; Master and servant; Distinction of things; Contract of sale; Contract of Location - Tack;...
Dates:
1814-1815
Symbolae Scoticae
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-10
Scope and Contents
The Symbolae Scoticae [= ‘Scottish contributions’] is a set of eight purpose-bound scrapbooks containing more than 2000 items relating to Scottish history, geography and culture.The bulk of this material consists of 18th and early 19th century prints illustrating Scottish topography and antiquities; but the collection also includes original historical documents, printed maps, portrait engravings, newspaper and magazine clippings, two calotypes, and original...
Dates:
circa 1850 (spine-dated 1849)
The Carmichael-Watson Collection
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-97
Scope and Contents
The Carmichael-Watson Collection consists of papers belonging to the Reverend Alexander Cameron of Arran, Alexander Carmichael, civil servant and folklorist, Alexander MacBain of Inverness, and Professor William John Watson and his son James Carmichael Watson, along with books and papers belonging to the Reverend Charles Robertson of Jura, the Reverend Angus MacDonald, the Reverend Archibald MacDonald and the Reverend Father Allan McDonald of Eriskay. These include: invocations...
Dates:
18th century - mid 20th century
The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: PJM
Scope and Contents
The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection consists of papers, plans, books, journals and photographs collected or created by him throughout the course of his career. These reflect both his employment situation, his involvement in professional organisations and educational bodies, his involvement in World Development issues and his general interest in architecture and planning. The collection contains material relating to:
...
Dates:
1931-1993
The Royall Cedar, by Frederic van Bossen
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1474
Scope and Contents
Unbound copy of a manuscript, Edinburgh 1688, with original stitching. Commences with an elaborate title page with allegorical figures, with shield and decorated borders. There follows a list of authorities used in the writing of the work and a dedication. Van Bossen states that he has made use of an ancient manuscript by John Tulloch, Bishop of Orkney. The work forms a substantial history of Scottish nobility and follows the structure of that laid out in other copies.
Dates:
1687-1689
The staggering state of the Scottish statesmen, by Sir John Scott of Scotstarvit
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1157
Scope and Contents
At E2008.51 is a neat scribal copy of Scott's reflection on the instability of success, including his own fall from office. The full title of the work is: The Staggering State of the Scottish Statesmen, viz. Chancelars, Secretaries, Thesaurers and their deputs, Kings advocats, Justice Clerks, Clerks of Register, Privy Seall, Comptrollers, Admiralls and Cheif justices; for 100 years bygain, to witt from the year 1550, to the year 1650. Collected by Sr John Scott of...
Dates:
1550-1650
Thesis on 'The Life of James Sharp'
Item
Identifier: Coll-1904
Scope and Contents
Thesis on the life of James Sharp presented for the degree of Ph.D at Edinburgh University, 1946.
Dates:
1946
Three volumes of manuscript student notes on lectures presented by David Hume
Collection — Box: CLX-A-1706
Identifier: Coll-2025
Content Description
Three volumes of student manuscript notes written by unidentified students in Edinburgh, ca 1815-1819, on David Hume's lectures. The volumes do not have main titles, but have section headings throughout, subjects include: feudal rights; charter; instrument of sasine; state of vassal's titles, etc.
Dates:
c 1815-1819
Typescript and printed volumes on Glasgow and Edinburgh 'lodging houses'
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1816
Content Description
A collection of 2 x ts and printed volumes on Glasgow and Edinburgh 'lodging houses'. These were created by...:Louie Murray, who wrote Edinburgh Common Lodging-Houses, a study of the residents and how their needs are met by statutory and voluntary social services. Murray's work was presented as a thesis for the Diploma in Social Study, Edinburgh University... 94pp including appendices.and by...Dr. Stuart Laidlaw, who wrote ...
Dates:
1956
University of Edinburgh Boat Club
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: EUA GD33
Scope and Contents
- 4 minute books: 1898-1912, 1912-1936, 1936-53 and 1953-61.
- Log books, Vols. 2 & 3: May 1919 - June 1920 and June 1920 - May 1921.
- One folder of correspondence and reports of use of Union Canal by Men's and Women's Boat Clubs (EUBC and EUWBC), 1953-1960 (old reference: Da.65).
- Additional material donated in 1999 (EUA-Acc-1999-021): one envelope containing photographs (named), newspaper cuttings, programmes 1930s, and 1999 Edinburgh & Glasgow Boat Race programme.
- Log books, Vols. 2 & 3: May 1919 - June 1920 and June 1920 - May 1921.
- One folder of correspondence and reports of use of Union Canal by Men's and Women's Boat Clubs (EUBC and EUWBC), 1953-1960 (old reference: Da.65).
- Additional material donated in 1999 (EUA-Acc-1999-021): one envelope containing photographs (named), newspaper cuttings, programmes 1930s, and 1999 Edinburgh & Glasgow Boat Race programme.
Dates:
1898-1989
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