Historians
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: External Id = sh 85061091,Created For = AMS
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
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
Brief account of Mr Bowers escape from the Inquisition
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1478
Scope and Contents
This 12pp manuscript (in contemporary marbled wrappers) of a copy of Bower's escape appears to date from after 1763, and could have been the work of a young person copying out the text as an advanced form of exercise. It does not include a final short paragraph found in other copies of this manuscript, but it is the only one containing verses at the end of the document. Written on the inside front wrapper is the name: F. or T. Coole, or Hoole. The manuscript is headed: 'A BRIEF...
Dates:
1762-1770
Certificates, Diplomas etc of Principal William Robertson
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-71
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of diplomas, certificates, appointments, and honours awarded to William Robertson, Principal of the University of Edinburgh by various institutions and cities. There are also William Robertson's spectacles, and a membership certificate belonging to his son, also called William Robertson (1753-1835), who later became Lord Robertson.
Dates:
1743-1783
Edinburgh Sketches by Sir Daniel Wilson
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-63
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 83 separate original drawings and watercolour sketches of Edinburgh used in hisMemorials of Edinburgh in the olden timepublished in 1848. The illustrations include buildings and streets in Edinburgh's old town as well as in the port of Leith, for example: the Council House of Mary of Lorraine when Queen Regent, Coal Hill, Leith; Roofs of houses, Grassmarket; John Knox's House; the Sanctuary, St. Anne's Yard, Holyrood; St. Giles'; a plan of old Edinburgh; and, many...
Dates:
before 1847
Lectures and Notes of Professor Sir George Walter Prothero
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-454
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of: lecture notes and notes of reading on British, European, and Roman history.
Dates:
19th century - 20th century
Letter, 16 November 1815, to James Chalmer, signed by Adam Ferguson
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1487
Scope and Contents
The body of the letter is probably in the hand of a secretary, although the signature itself is thought to be that of Adam Ferguson. The letter dated 16 November 1815, St. Andrews, was written only 3-months or so before his death. The letter is to 'Dear Sir' and bears the address, James Chalmer Esq.r. / Abingdon Street / Westminster / London The letter refers to how on 'the other leaf of this paper' there is 'the original of a letter' which will explain itself. 'How a claim of...
Dates:
1815
Minute books, accounts, and meetings of the Historical Association of Scotland
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1515
Scope and Contents
4 notebook volumes containing manuscript notes, being:
Minute notebook. Historical Association of Scotland. Edinburgh and South East of Scotland Branch. 1911-1920
Minute notebook. Historical Association of Scotland. Edinburgh Branch. Session 1920-1921 to Annual meeting 1937
Statements of accounts. Historical Association of Scotland. Edinburgh and South East of Scotland...
Dates:
1911-1980
Papers of George Ormerod
Fonds — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll-333
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of original sketches, mainly by Ormerod, of landscapes and buildings in Great Britain done during the first half of the 19th century.
Dates:
19th century
Papers of Professor David Bayne Horn
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-26
Scope and Contents
The Papers of Professor Horn are a boxed, unnumbered, uncatalogued collection of papers, drafts, notes, and miscellaneous items. The most significant material relates to the proposed 'long history' of the University. Also included are background materials (drafts, notes, bibliographies, offprints, etc.) relating to Horn's publications on 18th century British diplomatic history:The British diplomatic service, 1689-1789(1961);Great Britain and Europe in the eighteenth century(1967). There are...
Dates:
before 1969
Papers of Professor Gordon Donaldson
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-78
Scope and Contents
The papers of Professor Gordon Donaldson within Gen. 1627-1645 consist of general and individual correspondence and correspondence with institutions and publishers. There is material and notes on churches, about crofters, emigration, genealogy, and the Northern Isles. There are lectures and notes; personal and family papers; photographs; and, press cuttings. There is manuscript material, typescript material, and proofs. These all cover the period 1935-1993.The collection also...
Dates:
1549-1993