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Blackwell Scientific Publications Ltd, 1964-1973

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/E/2/E.67
Scope and Content

The material consists of editorial correspondence relating to Martin Rivers Pollock's work at Blackwell Scientific Publications Ltd., including book projects, etc.

Dates: 1964-1973
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION E: DRAFTS AND PUBLICATIONS / EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE

Bo-Br, 1947-1978

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.32
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and correspondents whose surnames start Bo-Br, dated 1947-1978.

Dates: 1947-1978
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Bohlen, Peter von, 1824-1833

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/13
Scope and Contents Peter von Bohlen (1796-1840), oriental scholar, 2 Autograph Letters Signed, 1824 and 1833.- Letter 1: 17 August 1824. Bohlend sends a prize-winning article he has written to his former teacher.- Letter 2: written in English. 27 December 1833. Bohlen congratulates Sir Graves Haughton on an honour he has been awarded. He sends along his own work and hopes to be sent Haughton's new work. Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical information about...
Dates: 1824-1833
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Böhtlingk, Otto von, 11 February 1888

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/12
Scope and Contents

Otto von Böhtlingk (1815-1904), Indologist, Autograph Letter Signed. 11 February 1888. Böhtlingk thanks his correspondent for the congratulations on his doctoral jubilee and enumerates the many other well-wishers.

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical information about Böhtlingk, physical description of the letter and purchase information.

Transcription included in the file? Yes.

Dates: 11 February 1888
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Boltz, August, 23 February 1874

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/14
Scope and Contents

August Boltz (1819-1907), linguist, Autograph Letter Signed. 23 February 1874. Boltz sends an article to a Kapellmeister and asks him to edit it as he likes.

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical information about Boltz, physical description of the letter, purchase information. Stumpff also includes a page from Meyer's Konversations-Lexikon, which includes a biography of Boltz.

Transcription included in the file? Yes.

Dates: 23 February 1874
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Bombay/Poonah, letter addressed to “Eliza” there, 1841, 1841

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/15
Scope and Contents

Bombay/Poonah, letter addressed to “Eliza” there, 1841.

A letter addressed to Eliza, the writer's sister who lives in India. She describes her daily life and activities, with particular reference to her children and the walks she takes in the local area.

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Handwritten note of relevant catalogue information.

Transcription included in the file? No.

Dates: 1841
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Booklet entitled "Paraphrases des Psaumes I-II-XVI-XXXVI-CXXIX par André Melvin", 1906-1907

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1848/Df.7.42
Scope and Contents This is a booklet entitled "Paraphrases des Psaumes I-II-XVI-XXXVI-CXXIX par André Melvin", which contains reproductions of manuscript psalms and two enclosed manuscript letters addressed to Sir William Turner from Paul Mellon, Association Franco-Écossaise, Sorbonne, 1907. The booklet is dedicated to William Turner: "Offert à Monsieur William Turner Recteur de l'Université d'Edimbourg et au Conseil Académique par M. P. Mellon, Secrétaire Général du Comité de Patronage des Étudiants Étrangers...
Dates: 1906-1907
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Booth correspondence, 1896-1914

 File — Box CLX-A-22: Series Coll-490/18; Series Coll-490/19
Identifier: Coll-490/19/2
Scope and Contents Booth correspondence (copies and transcripts):A1 – A40: Letters to Joseph Booth from various writers, 1911–1912. Notes: no. 1 to Mrs Booth; nos. 17* and 32 from Charles Domingo (no. 17 Includes a note on Libelezi Sabbath Conference, 26 August 1911); no. 21 from John Chilembwe.B1 – B5: Letters from Joseph Booth, 1906–1912: to Simon Muhango; Naoroji; Pastor Timon Achriwa; Joint Committee.C1 – C3:...
Dates: 1896-1914
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers and Correspondence of Professor George Albert Shepperson / File 19: Correspondence relating to Joseph Booth

Booth Family Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1780
Scope and Contents This fonds consists of: Letters from Joseph Booth, Annie Booth, Lillian Booth, and Emily Booth Langworthy to Mary ("Babs") Booth (later Sales). The letters describe the Booths’ deportation from Basutholand, their struggle to find work in England during the war, and Booth’s illness during the 1920s. The final letters in the group are addressed to "Dot" (Emily). 2 files, 1914-1927. ...
Dates: 1895-1927
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Bound manuscript containing copies of papers relating to George Findlay

 Fonds — Volume Dk.3.53
Identifier: Coll-2180
Scope and Contents Bound manuscript entitled "Extracts, letters and documents relative to the writings of George Finlay", the philhellene, followed by the quote: "one the more / To baffled millions who have gone before". The preface in dated at Athens, 31 January 1865. Contains copies of journal extracts, of letters, of published books, of "dedications", of "documents" (such as "the communication from the Greek minister of war announcing that the silver medal for services during the war of independence was...
Dates: 1865
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections