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Found in 1343 Collections and/or Records:

Notes on the History of Burntisland by James Speed

 Fonds — Volume Dk.2.39
Identifier: Coll-2158
Scope and Contents

Speed, James. Notes on the history of Burntisland. c. 1830. Also a letter from Robert A Graham to James Speed, 20 November 1833.

Dates: c 1830
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

November Letters, 4 November 1921-28 November 1921

 File
Identifier: Coll-705/5/2/2
Scope and Contents This file contains letters Marjorie Rackstraw sent during November of 1922. Letters are from Moscow, (also written Mokba, the Russian pronunciation for Moscow), and she describes the activities of her days: going to the ballet at the Opera House by night, and distributing milk to nurseries by day. She writes of distributing cocoa, tinned condensed milk, and soap. Those of a higher pay grade like chauffeurs and interpretors on her team receive a weekly ration of fat, sugar, beans or rice,...
Dates: 4 November 1921-28 November 1921
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Marjorie Rackstraw / Correspondence / Letters Marjorie Rackstraw wrote to family members, while in Russia

O-Pa, 1959-1970

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.294
Dates: 1959-1970
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

October Letters, 12 October 1921-31 October 1921

 File
Identifier: Coll-705/5/2/1
Scope and Contents This pack of letters describes Marjorie Rackstraw's first month in Russia, several from the Norwegian Steamship named the Cygnus, then from Reval, Estonia,and the last two from Moscow. She describes the trip, how her passport was checked by police in Estonia, and the other travelers she meets on the ship and on subsequent trains. In her final letter, she describes in detail the food shortages in Moscow. "Bread is weighed out with the very greatest care and every little broken pieces i picked...
Dates: 12 October 1921-31 October 1921
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Marjorie Rackstraw / Correspondence / Letters Marjorie Rackstraw wrote to family members, while in Russia

Olby, R.C., 1975

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.293
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Robert Olby and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1975.

Dates: 1975
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Oldenberg, Hermann, 1915

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/88
Scope and Contents Hermann Oldenberg (1854-1920), Indologist, Autograph Manuscript Signed, 1915.1 document, 1 envelope.- Letter: undated. Reply to a questionnaire from Helmer Key, editor of the "Svenska Dagbladet" about the consequences of World War I on the international cooperation in the sciences, and its future.- Envelope: Postmark 14 May 15, addressed to Helmer Key at the Svenska Dagbladet. Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical information,...
Dates: 1915
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Olufsen, Ole, 30 November 1902

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/89
Scope and Contents

Ole Olufsen (1865-1929), geographer, Autograph Letter Signed, 1902.

1 letter. 30 November 1902. Olufsen writes that a report on his second expedition will be published soon, and that he would be happy to speak to his correspondent's geographic society.

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Extensive notes on Olufsen and the places mentioned in his letter, also Olufsen's other publications.

Transcription included in the file? Yes.

Dates: 30 November 1902
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Osiander, Ernst, 20 January [1854]

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 2
Identifier: Coll-2106/90
Scope and Contents

Ernst Osiander (1929-1864), orientalist, Autograph Letter Signed, 1854.

1 letter: 20 January [1854]. Osiander acknowledges that he is already late in returning a manuscript that the library has lent him, and asks to keep it for another quarter of a year.

Notes by Alfred Stumpff: Short biographical information, purchase information

Transcription included in the file? No.

Dates: 20 January [1854]
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Other Correspondence, 8 Oct 1994 - 8 Mar 1997

 File
Identifier: GD61/5/3/14
Scope and Contents

Correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Switchboards Association (SSA). Topics discussed include: early steering group information regarding objectives and purpose of SSA; meeting information and requests to attend; updates on the progress and development of SSA; membership training; the SSA constitution; conferences; and advertising and promotion including copies of promotional leaflets.

Dates: 8 Oct 1994 - 8 Mar 1997
Found in: Lothian Health Services Archive / Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (LGLS) / Projects and Groups / Scottish Switchboard[s] Assoc[iation]. Archives

Other organisations, 1960-1982

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Identifier: Coll-1586/J/1/J.58
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence and papers regarding appeals for support, etc. from other political organisations, dated 1960-1982.

Dates: 1960-1982
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION J: POLITICS / ORGANISATIONS