Leaflets, maps, ephemera, and a magazine concerning the United States of America, collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Bleeding Hearts’; with cover proofs of the novel., 1991-2000, undated.
Scope and Contents
Leaflets contain information on The World Trade Center in New York City (Folios 1-8) and The National Ranching Heritage Center in Texas (Folio 9).
Maps are of the USA (Folio 10) and the Manhattan Subway (Folio 11).
Ephemera includes a plastic bag displaying the Pledge of Allegiance (Folio 12) and a ‘Passport to Pleasure’ from Las Vegas (Folios 13-22).
Magazine is ‘Destination Washington’ (Folios 23-122).
Cover proofs (Folio 123-132).
Includes emails to Rankin from Susan Lamb regarding cover proofs for ‘Bleeding Hearts’ (Folios 124, 130).
Dates
- Creation: 1991-2000, undated.
Creator
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Extent
132 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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