University of Edinburgh -- Principal
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: The Principal is responsible for the overall operation of the University, is President of the Senatus Academicus and ex-officio, a member of the University Court. Since the Universities (Scotland) Act, 1858, the Principal has also been Vice-Chancellor.
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
Papers of John Hill, Professor of Humanity at the University of Edinburgh
Fonds — Volume Dk.2.3
Identifier: Coll-2138
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts and papers of John Hill, Professor of Humanity in the University of Edinburgh, including poetry and essays. Bound in one volume.
'The Virtuous Rapture. A Poem' by Matthew Mitchell. Edin., 22 Oct., 1735. Addressed to 'The Reverend Mr. John Gowdie, Professor of Divinity in the University of Edinburgh.'
'An Analysis of the Principals of Taste', by John Hill.
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Dates:
late 18th century - early 19th century
Papers of Sir David Brewster (1781-1868)
Collection
Identifier: MS BRE
Scope and Contents
See External Documents (below) for details.
Dates:
1797
Found in:
New College Library Special Collections
Papers of William Robertson (1721-1793)
Fonds
Identifier: MS BOX 1.3
Scope and Contents
Two letters from William Robertson:
At Lennel-house to Andrew Strahan, his Majesty's Printers, London. Summarised as 'Dr. Robertson respecting Hist. of Scotland & India etc', and annotated with many calculations. Is sending corrections of the first and second volumes of Charles V, and other parcels for printing. Tells of praise received on 'India' including that from Major. Rennell. Goes on to raise...
Dates:
1774-1791
Found in:
New College Library Special Collections
Press Catalogue, 1801
Item — Volume EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/1/Da.1.26
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/1/Da.1.26
Scope and Contents
List of pamphlets, tracts etc. in the Library of the University of Edinburgh not detailed in the Catalogues. At end: 'The preceding catalogue was taken down by the desire of Professor Dalzel, by John Lee, M.D. November, 1801'. This may be the same John Lee who was later Principal of the university, and who was awarded his doctorate in 1801.
Dates:
1801
Robertson, William, 1721-1793 (historian, Principal of the University of Edinburgh)
Person
Dates:
Existence: 1721 - 1793