Photographs
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = NAHSTE
Found in 288 Collections and/or Records:
Collection of 19th-century photographs of Scotland and Geneva, Switzerland
Collection
Identifier: Coll-1984
Content Description
This collection comprises twenty-one black-and-white photographs mounted on board showing various locations in Scotland (including Edinburgh, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Loch Katrine), Geneva, and an unidentified location (probably also Geneva).
Dates:
late 19th century
Collection of James S.K. Elmslie, Veterinary Surgeon
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1105
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of:
- c.100 photographic negatives showing animals and farmyard themes
- undated news clipping about the death of Principal O. Charnock Bradley, head of the then Royal (Dick) Veterinary College
- report of the visit to Kenya undetaken by Elmslie and Brennan in 1960
- memorandum from the Colonial Office, 1930, relating to agricultural,...
Dates:
1930-1970
Collection of papers and correspondence relating to the publication history of The Scottish Insurrection of 1820 by Peter Berresford Ellis and Seumas Mac a’Ghobhainn
Collection
Identifier: Coll-2008
Content Description
This collection consists of typed and holograph correspondence and associated materials concerning the publication history of The Scottish Insurrection of 1820 by Peter Berresford Ellis and Seumas Mac a'Ghobhainn (Gollancz, 1970). Berresford Ellis offered the book to Giles Gordon, Editorial Director at Gollancz, in March 1969. With the 150th anniversary of the insurrection approaching, the project was swiftly accepted, and the manuscript (already well advanced)...
Dates:
1969-1986
Collection of Photographs of Persia (Iran), 1874
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-797
Scope and Contents
The photographs held in a decorated binder, include those of: Venus passing the sun over Iran, December 1874; the interior of the observatory at Isfahan (Ispahan); the astronomical station Baugh-i-Zerecht; bridge at Sende-Roud; a city gate; the Maidan of Isfahan; the Mosquee Royale, Tomb of Ali, and other mosques; views in Qum; and views in other Iranian cities.
Dates:
1874
Collection of Photographs relating to Rex v. Ruxton 1935
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-704
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of circa 43 black and white photographs, many of them duplicated, of severed limbs and bones, the bodies in decomposition, skull and cranial features, foot casts, shoes and other personal effects. There are tracing paper sketches of skull dimensions, feet, and bone cross-sections.
Dates:
1935-1936
Collection of Thomas Jaffrey McNair
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1269
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed largely of black and white photographs reflecting Thomas Jaffrey McNair's study and leisure-time activities while at Edinburgh University. There are photographs of:
group photo Union women's dinner 1949
group photo Union men's dinner 1949
group photo Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Mr Walter Mercer's Clinique, Winter 1947
group photo...
Dates:
1946-1963
Collection relating to Eric Henry Liddell
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-218
Scope and Contents
Small collection of items, from multiple sources, relating to Eric Liddell.
Annual sports programmes of Edinburgh University Athletic Club, 1923-1925, showing Liddell's times in the races entered, and an annotated Scottish Inter-Universities programme, 1923; two photographs of a memorial stone in China; Wedding invitation.
Annual sports programmes of Edinburgh University Athletic Club, 1923-1925, showing Liddell's times in the races entered, and an annotated Scottish Inter-Universities programme, 1923; two photographs of a memorial stone in China; Wedding invitation.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 20th century
Comprehensive Development Areas: Bunhill Fields, 1950s
Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/LCC/E/6
Scope and Contents
Comprehensive development areas: Bunhill Fields consists of:
- papers and photographs, ( 1950s )
- plans, ( 1950s )
Dates:
1950s
Comprehensive Development Areas: Elephant and Castle, 1951-1956
Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/LCC/E/5
Scope and Contents
Comprehensive development areas: Elephant and Castle consists of:
- assorted photographs and reports, (1955-1956)
- plans, (1951-c1955)
Dates:
1951-1956
Correspondence with Artur Jurand, 1961-1991
File
Identifier: Coll-1255/2/5
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerns Beale's joint publications with Jurand and others relating to Paramecium, as well as Jurand's later work in the United States. Also contains some photographic plates of illustrative prints.
Dates:
1961-1991