Transcript - "The Panmure MS", and related notes, photographs and correspondence. The volume is a transcript of the words, though not the music, from Robert Edward's 'Commonplace Book' which dates from the end of the seventeenth century. Edward, it's compiler, was minister of Murroes, and was the man responsible for the first printed description of Forfarshire. His musical commonplace book is one of the collection of early Scottish Music books in the possession of Lord Dalhousie. The transcription was made in 1895 by Hutcheson
Records concerning the life and adventures of Mary Eleanor Bowes (1749-1800) with correspondence from Robert Maxtone Graham concerning the Maxtone Graham family, 1776-1993. These records were transferred from Dundee University Library in 1993. They were found enclosed in a copy of 'The Confessions of the Countess of Strathmore, Written by Herself' (London, 1793). Mary Eleanor Bowes (1749-1800), Countess of Strathmore, was born in 1749, the only child of George Bowes (1701-1767) and Mary Gilbert. In 1767 she inherited her father's estate and on 24 February married John Lyon (later Bowes-Lyon), Earl of Strathmore. He died in 1776 and in the same year she married Andrew Stoney whom she later divorced in 1789 following his mistreatment of her. She died on 28 April 1800 and was buried in Westminster Abbey. Her love affairs were published in 'The confessions of the Countess of Strathmore, written by herself' (London, 1793).
Memoranda, 1889, 1885; Pay list of mechanics, 1895; Wages records, 1893, 1922; Comparisons of reductions and advances, Dundee and Montrose, 1873-1892; Photograph of machinery, undated.
Photocopied letters from Australia to Joan Auld, Dundee University Archivist, relating to the ship 'Ellengowan' used by missionaries sailing to Australia in the late 19th century, 1991, 1994.
Records concerning the centenary of the birth of Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt (1892-1973), including photographs, articles, typescript of lecture and video of tribute 'The Watson-Watt Centenary: a Tribute by Professor R. Hanbury Brown to Sir Robert Watson-Watt, The Father of Radar', 1912-1993.
Abstract of accounts, furnishings and current charges 1892-1915, Ledger no. 1. (With index) 1911-1921, and souvenir brochure giving brief history of the firm and includes mounted photographs showing exterior and interior views of Dudhope Works, some with personnel with negatives of photographs, 1839-1946. Also includes illustrated booklet outlining history and development of Low & Bonar Group & Companies, including William Fergusson & Sons Ltd. c.1950, and a set of accounts and reports 1985.
Photocopies of correspondence of Alexander Bell, F.R.C.S. (1776-1852), surgeon in Dundee, concerning business, family, military and medical matters, 1803-1834.
Menu, toast list, invitation, photograph, and news cuttings concerning the luncheon of the Captains of Industry Meeting held in Dundee on 21 March 1994, to raise funds for the repair of the royal research ship 'Discovery', housed at Discovery Point, Dundee, and the visit of NASA Astronaut Dr N. Jan Davis to mark the event, 1993-1994.
Includes explanatory note. The initial sketches were copied from originals in Brighton Public Library, 1923-1924, and subsequently extended with additions from Guthrie's own observations
Diary entitled 'How I spend my leisure time', 1864-1865 with typed extracts and transcript; Personal accounts, 1865; Miscellaneous records relating to the diary including items relating to Sturrock genealogy, 1997 and undated.
Camperdown Masonic Lodge, no. 317: The Book of the Bazaar, Kinnaird Hall, Dundee, 28-30 March, 1901. Includes advertisements, poems, recipes and articles including: Sketch of the history of Masonic Lodge Camperdown, No. 317, Dundee. Thomas Hood and Dundee, Norval Scrymgeour, M.J.I. Fashion Notes for both Sexes, Frances K. Scrymgeour. Freemasonry, Bro. D. Crawford, F.S.A. (Scotl.) Lodge Camperdown Bazaar (poem), Bro. A.M. Soutar, Bard, Lodge Panmure No. 299. The Story of the World's Shipping, "A.C." Neevie-neevie-nick-nack. (A Ballad of Bairnhood dedicated to the Auld Folk). William Harvey, Stirling Royal Arch No. 76. Robert Burns as a Freemason, Bro. William Harvey, Stirling Royal Arch, No. 76. Masonic Hymn, words by Bro. A.M. Soutar, Bard, Lodge Panmure, No. 299, tune, St Oswald. The Bazaar Book that failed, "D.C.M.G". London.
Kelly Castle by Arbroath: A Conservation Report on the Architectural Drawings for the 1864 Restoration' by Anna Spackman, including history and pictures of the castle and an account of the drawings and their conservation, with photographs, [1980]; Photocopies of National Monuments Record of Scotland photographs of the castle including interiors, dovecot and ground plan, undated; Prospectus for sale of castle, 1980.
Includes an address delivered to the Edinburgh and Leith Engineers Society by Fleeming Jenkin, President; letter dated 11 February 1874 on same subject; and notes for lecture on Navigation. Jenkin was the first Professor of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, and a friend of Lord Kelvin. He was a designer of transoceanic cables, and was an innovator in evolutionary biology and economics. MS. [Taken from Department of Engineering].
