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Correspondence

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Found in 1353 Collections and/or Records:

Three letters signed from Sophie Weisse to Louis Fleury, 5 June, 28 June, 13 July 1910

 File — Box CLX-A-1702
Identifier: Coll-1848/21-0018
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of three letters, in French, from the Scottish music teacher, Sophie Weisse (1852-1945) to the French flautist Louis Fleury (1878-1926). Composed in June-July 1910 in Northlands, Englefield Green, Surrey. The letters discuss concert plans, including a performance by Weisse’s close friend and protegé, Donald Tovey. One letter mentions Tovey’s great admiration of Fleury’s playing.

Dates: 5 June, 28 June, 13 July 1910
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Tindal, Nicholas Conyngham, 11 March 1838; 7 February [no year].

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Identifier: Coll-1989/68
Scope and Contents 1. Autograph letter signed from Nicholas Tindal to Sir Charles Lyell, dated 11 March 1838, Bedford Square [London]: "I am sorry we missed each other, when we must both have called for the same purpose. I send you my proxy paper for the Yorkshire Schools, properly signed by me; but I will trouble you to put in the name of the proxy, and also the proper figure apart the boys name; for there is something a little obscure in the two last lines of the N. B. which I had rather leave to the...
Dates: 11 March 1838; 7 February [no year].
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

To-Ts, 1949-1966

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.412
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and correspondents whose surnames start To-Ts, dated 1949-1966.

Dates: 1949-1966
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Tomlinson, A.H., 1949-1951

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.404
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between A.H. Tomlinson and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1949-1951.

Dates: 1949-1951
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Tonomura, K., 1959

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.405
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence and papers between K. Tonomura and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1959. They relate to alpha-amylase formation of Aspergillus oryzae.

Dates: 1959
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

"Tribute to Harry Miller", 1963

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Identifier: Coll-2124/3/1
Scope and Contents

Piece on Harry Millar being "Tribute to Harry Millar", by Hugh MacDiarmid, manuscript pen, 7pp, with manuscript letter from Christopher Grieve, Brownsbank, 4 October 1963, to "Dear Mr Spence", 1p, and manuscript letter from Hugh MacDiarmid, 19 October 1963, to "Dear Mr Spence", 1p, both concerning the writing of an obituary suitable for Forward Scotland. Also 2 x copies of the printed article, one being an off-print or proof copy.

Dates: 1963
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Literary Papers of Hugh MacDiarmid collected by Kulgin D. Duval / Essays

Tridgell, E.J., 1956-1966

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Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.413
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between E.J. Tridgell and Martin Ricers Pollock, dated 1956-1966. It includes correspondence relating to cephalosporins.

Dates: 1956-1966
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Two Autograph Letters Signed from John Charles Boileau Grant to Professor David Waterston, 20 June 1939 ; 17 November 1940

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Identifier: Coll-1848/25-0059/18
Scope and Contents Two autograph letters signed from John C. Boileau Grant to Professor David Waterston, both sent from the University of Toronto, dated 20 June 1939 and 17 November 1940.1) 20 June 1939: Grant begins by thanking Waterston for a previous letter expressing appreciation for his attempt at a book on Anatomy. The book has been reasonably successful - particularly in the United States and in Australia, and he is very hard at work now on a second edition, to be published the following...
Dates: 20 June 1939 ; 17 November 1940
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Two Autograph Letters Signed from Sir Thomas Smith Clouston to "Dear Pierce", 6 June 1910; 29 September 1910

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Identifier: Coll-1848/25-0059/6
Scope and Contents Two autograph letters signed from Sir Thomas Smith Clouston to "Dear Pierce" regarding a donation to an unfortunate woman, and his family holiday on Orkney. Pierce had worked under Clouston at the Royal Edinburgh Asylum, before taking up his post at the York Retreat asylum in 1892.1. Dated 6 June 1910. Clouston is enclosing a cheque for three guineas 'for [Maher's?] Fund'. He refers to a matter which is 'not a problem on which we will all agree', and a matter about which he...
Dates: 6 June 1910; 29 September 1910
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection

Typed Letter Signed from Pablo Casals to Professor Sydney T. Newman, 12 January 1962

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Identifier: Coll-1848/25-0037/3
Scope and Contents This is a typed letter signed from cellist, composer and conductor Pablo Casals to Professor Sidney T. Newman, Carr. Isla Verde, porto Rico, 12 January 1962. In it, Casals is thanking him for his letter and "birthday wishes... I am deeply grateful to you. I hold wonderful memories of my visits to you, and the concerts with your orchestra, and the many more activities that associated me with your great University. I am greatly honored to be one of your Honorary Doctors. I still hope that I...
Dates: 12 January 1962
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Smaller acquisitions collection