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'Triangle'

Annotated envelope containing Volume 8, Number 2 of the Sandoz Journal of Medical Science featuring short piece on Marie Curie-Sklodowska and articles about 'original research serving the medical profession'

Sir Joseph Banks

(1) Letter to B Way Esq. from Joseph Banks about receiving 'a strange trout from Ireland', calling it the Gizzard Trout, 1774
(2) Letter to Riley from Dr Keith Banister explaining Banks', 'Gizzard Trout', 1968
(3) Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Joseph Banks medal, nd

Media

UR-STU 24/3/1 Bundle of Anasach newspaper clippings, 1965-69, detailing rowdy students, disputes over student rent and grants, the Work-In, South African apartheid demonstrations, and student complaints over the pill

UR-STU 24/3/2 Bundle of Robertson's 'Shakeout' column clippings, 1966-68, detailing 'peeping toms' on Seafield area, the Union, student housing and Halls of Residence, sports boycott, Work-In, accommodation and sports union fees, student strikes over fees, student grants, violence and attack on Hawkhill, poor library facilities, and women kicked out of university for being pregnant

UR-STU 24/3/3 Photocopy of newspaper column, 'Damn You, Scotland', nd

UR-STU 24/3/4 Two 'Aien' Reporter Cards, nd, including one signed by Robertson and one blank

Lord George Robertson

'Blessed McGill'

Draft screenplay based on the novel by Edwin Shrake which follows McGill's adventures in 19th century Texas

FRSE, Edinburgh

Correspondence concerning Riley's election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, with receipt, unrelated article and programme and two photographs of Riley giving a tutorial at the University of Montreal

BA Dinner

Correspondence in respect of arranging the Section B Dinner held on Friday 23 August 1968 in the Royal Hotel Dundee. Also contains a sealed envelope containing Section B Dinner Tickets (54-75) and 2 copies of the Menu and Toast List with seating plan.

Letters and photographs

Envelope containing:
(1) Photograph of CTR Wilson, with his autograph and explanatory letter, 1960
(2) Letter of thanks from Prof EB Bailey for Riley's appreciation of his book on Lyall, 1963
(3) Letter from Riley to 'Lady Lyell' requesting an autograph of geologist Sir Charles Lyall to 'add to the human interest' in his teaching demonstrations, 1966, with letter explaining why his request was mis-directed, 1966. Also compliments slip of J McManus and two labels [written by Sir Charles], nd
(4) Photograph of GP Thomson with his card of thanks, 1966
(5) GP Thomson' s card referring to enclosed photo [missing] and letter concerning Riley's Faraday book, [1966]
(6) Letter of appreciation from Basil Schonland about his book, 'The Anatomists', 1968
(7) Copy print portrait of William Crookes, nd

Academic documents

UR-STU 24/1/1 Robertson's confirmation of place at University of St. Andrews and Queen's College, July 1964

UR-STU 24/1/2 Attendance certificate to Robertson from University of St. Andrews and Queen's College, 1964-65

UR-STU 24/1/3 Bundle of M.A. Social Science Examinations, May - June 1965 and 1966

UR-STU 24/1/4 University of St. Andrews and Queen's College Junior Honours Class, Session 1966/67, July 1966

UR-STU 24/1/5 List of University of Dundee Prize Session Winners, 1967/68

UR-STU 24/1/6 Bundle of documents from University of Dundee Graduates Council, 1968-69, detailing the first meeting proceedings, income and expenditure account, balance sheet, and Standing Committee of Graduates Council by Maxwell Kippen

UR-STU 24/1/7 Bundle of University of Dundee M.A. Economics Honours Examination questions, May-June 1968

UR-STU 24/1/8 Examination card for M.A. Economics Honours Degree, June 1968

UR-STU 24/1/9 Records from Installation of the Rector, Mr. Peter Ustinov, October 1968 including the R.S.V.P. requesting Robertson to attend the Rector Installation Luncheon at Angus Hall, the Luncheon Menu at Angus Hall, the Proceedings of Assembly for Installation of Rector at Caird Hall, the Menu and Proceedings for Rectorial Dinner at Invercase Hotel, and the Menu for Rectorial Ball at Murryat Hall

UR-STU 24/1/10 Draft article 'The British Political System: the 'Val Doonican' Theory', nd

UR-STU 24/1/11 Invitation for Robertson's presence at S.R.C. Presentation, nd

UR-STU 24/1/12 Specimen of 'Bachelor of Education Certificate, nd

Lord George Robertson

Academic ephemera

UR-STU 24/7/1 Signed University of St. Andrews and Queen's College Matriculation Card, 1964-65

UR-STU 24/7/2 Bundle of The Dundee Labour Club membership cards, 1964-65 and 1966-67

UR-STU 24/7/3 Blank University of Dundee Matriculation Card, 1968-69

UR-STU 24/7/4 Slip on qualification preference for final year students, April 1968

UR-STU 24/7/5 Press Ticket 'British Association for the Advancement of Science', 1968

UR-STU 24/7/6 Ticket for Academic Ceremony, Caird Hall, July 1968

UR-STU 24/7/7 Ticket for Graduation Ball, Students Union, July 1968

UR-STU 24/7/8 Blank Greeting Card from University of St. Andrews and Queen's College Dundee, nd

Lord George Robertson

BA Excursions

Correspondence relating to excursions arranged by Section B.

/ British Jute Trade Research Association, Dundee (26 August 1968)
/ Hillside Distillery, Montrose (26 August 1968)
/ National Cash Register Co. Ltd., Dundee (26 August 1968)
/ Glaxo Laboratories Ltd., Montrose (26 August 1968)
/ James Keiller & Sons Ltd., Dundee (27 August 1968)
/ Beckman Instruments Ltd., Glenrothes (27 August 1968)

Letter to British Association for the Advancement of Science requesting to insert a notice into the Supplementary Programme in respect of an Exhibition of Teaching Methods and Research in the Chemistry Department on 23 August 1968.

Junior Section

Correspondence and tickets concerning the Junior Section of the Dundee Repertory Theatre Club from 1962-1968.

Minute Book

Minute Book includes a copy of the Society's Constitution, six copies of Prospectus and Programme Season 1968-9, financial statements, and correspondence between the Society and Museums and Art Galleries Department, Albert Square, Dundee in respect of holding meetings at their premises.

BA correspondence

Correspondence relating to:

/ letter listing of people who have helped over Section B excursions or are hosts for excursions
/ letter requesting visual aids (projection equipment) to be addressed to Mr RNM Robertson
/ Council of the Association decided to establish the special lectureships for Kelvin, Darwin and Lister at their meeting held 12 February 1958 - details the conditions of awards
/ list of members of the Local Executive Committee, Dundee
/ travelling expenses and subsistence guidance
/ notes of meeting of Local Section Secretaries held 8 February 1968
/ list of Officers for the Annual Meeting at Dundee, 21-28 August 1968
/ requesting additional subjects suggested by industrial companies for inclusion in the programme of the Annual Meeting at Exeter, 1969 - plenary symposia, inter-disciplinary discussions, sectional topics and list of companies
/ Scientific Programme: Exeter Meeting, 1969
/ list of duties of Local Secretaries of Sections
/ list of Presidents of Sections
/ letter to Alexander Hughes, Visual Aids Officer advising that his programme of films was helpful for making up programme and requesting a copy of their BA programme of films for 1961

South Africa, 1961-1969

Guides; concert programmes; musical programmes; information leaflets; event leaflets; hotel menu; ballet programme; newspapers; invitations.

Activism

UR-STU 24/6/1 List of 14 names of 'Council in University of St. Andrews for Peace in Vietnam', nd

UR-STU 24/6/2 Leaflet on The Giffen Association meeting place, nd

UR-STU 24/6/3 Photograph of people on a coal merchant truck with 'SCND' decal on the side, nd

UR-STU 24/6/4 'Back Britain', Boycott Work-In flyer [1968]

UR-STU 24/6/5 Documents on 'Votes for Youth Campaign' c.1969, including one slip on abolishing ''Y' Voter System', nd, and one copy of a letter from John M. Horsfield, Secretary of 'Votes for Youth Campaign', listing campaign supporters and asking Robertson to join said list, nd

Lord George Robertson

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