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Correspondence

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1404 Collections and/or Records:

Folder inscribed 'Eclipse' and '1937', 1936-1938

 File
Identifier: Coll-37/E.73
Scope and Contents

The material consists of an original folder inscribed 'Eclipse' with the date ‘1937’ added in another hand. It includes correspondence from Naismith regarding plans for observing the Solar Eclipse of 1940, bibliographies and tabulated information on eclipses from 1935 and 1936, printed reports. Also included are a letter and photographs on the 1936 eclipse, from J. A. Pierce.

Dates: 1936-1938
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Sir Edward Victor Appleton / Correspondence / Correspondence from Robert Naismith to Edward Appleton

Földes, J., 1960-1964

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.110
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between J. Földes and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1960-1964. It includes correspondences regarding work on B. cereus strains. Földes worked in the Institute for Microbiology, University of Szeged, Hungary.

Dates: 1960-1964
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Four autograph letters signed by Allan Cunningham

 Collection — Box CLX-A-375
Identifier: Coll-1889
Content Description A small group of four unrelated letters from Allan Cunningham to various correspondents, dating from 1826 to 1833 when dated. Letter to Jerdan (presumably William), 1 page 8vo, 29 November 1826, sending a 'Scots Almanack with the respects of our friend George Bagot the Bookseller'. Letter to Thomas ?Gaspay at Walnut Tree Walk, Lambeth, 1 page 4to, 27 Belgrave Place, 15 May 1828,...
Dates: 1826-1833
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Fox, Henry Stephen, no date [first half of the 19th century]

 File
Identifier: Coll-1989/23
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed from Henry Stephen Fox to Sir Charles Lyell (no date): "I am very much obliged to you for your note, and shall have great pleasure in not missing this opportunity, as I unfortunately did the former one, of making your acquaintance and that of Mrs. Lyell. – You will find me at home tomorrow (Sunday), at any hour after one o clock: I shall have to apologize for receiving your visit in an almost unfurnished apartment [...]".

Dates: no date [first half of the 19th century]
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of letters sent by various individuals to members of the Lyell and Horner families

Fragment of a letter from William Laidlaw to Lady Polwarth, 1837

 Item
Identifier: Coll-2167/1/3
Scope and Contents

Fragment of a letter sent from William Laidlaw to Harriet Hepburne-Scott, 1837. Letter concludes with a request for information on and well wishes to the Hepburne-Scott family, and conveys Laidlaw's continued esteem for Lady Polwarth.

Dates: 1837
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Collection of papers of, and relating to Sir Walter Scott / Items relating to Sir Walter Scott from a collection made by Miss Marianne Talbot

Frank, Othmar, 5 February 1815

 File — Box Coll-2106 - Box 1
Identifier: Coll-2106/42
Scope and Contents Othmar Frank (1770-1840), orientalist, Autograph Letter Signed (fragment), 1815.1 letter, 1 note (watermark of an imperial eagle), 1 blank piece of paper (visually matching the note, watermark "Reichsadler" (imperial eagle)). Letter: 5 February 1815. Partial letter, only the last page is present. It is a report on Frank's Sanskrit studies at the East India College in Hertford near London. Note: undated, purple crayon. "XXXX Sanscrit"Notes...
Dates: 5 February 1815
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Stumpff Collection of Orientalists

Fraser, D.K., 1968-1970

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.112
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between D.K. Fraser and Martin Rivers Pollock, dated 1968-1970. It relates to work on B. cereus cells, 1968 and Fraser visiting Edinburgh in 1969. Fraser was based in the Department of Microbiology, Oregon State University, USA.

Dates: 1968-1970
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE

Further visits by Dr Hastings Banda to Britain, 1985, 1988

 File — Box CLX-A-19: Series Coll-490/12; Series Coll-490/13
Identifier: Coll-490/12/8G
Scope and Contents Further visits by His Excellency the Life President, Ngwazi to Britain. 1985 and 1988. [9 items]1. Menu: Dinner at Edinburgh Castle. 20 April 1985.2. Notes relating to Dr Banda's visit to the Commonwealth Institute, Scotland, and the presentation to him of a stool which belonged to John Moir. 9 June 1988.3. Invitation to the buffet lunch in the Commonwealth Institute, 8 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. June 1988.4. Print of Dr Hastings K. Baqnda's...
Dates: 1985, 1988
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers and Correspondence of Professor George Albert Shepperson / File 12: Correspondence relating to Dr Hastings K. Banda

G. H. Hollis, 1907, 1955

 File — Box CLX-A-24: Series Coll-490/22; Series Coll-490/23
Identifier: Coll-490/23/RC(Hollis)
Scope and Contents Correspondence between George Shepperson and Winifred Hollis concerning her late husband George H. Hollis, who was in charge of the Churches of Christ Mission at Namiwawa, Nyasaland, between 1908 and 1915. Includes a questionnaire and photographs of the mission. Letter from George Shepperson to Mrs Hollis, Capetown. Introduces himself. Asks if she would be willing to answer questions on the days she and...
Dates: 1907, 1955
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers and Correspondence of Professor George Albert Shepperson / File 23 / Correspondence relating to questionnaire on G. H. Hollis

Ga, 1958-1978

 File
Identifier: Coll-1586/L/L.119
Scope and Contents

The material consists of correspondence between Martin Rivers Pollock and correspondents whose surnames start Ga, dated 1958-1978.

Dates: 1958-1978
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Martin Rivers Pollock / SECTION L: CORRESPONDENCE