Literary papers, a political notebook and letters of Sir Herbert Eustace Maxwell, Politician and Author [1845-1937]. With three letters to Gavin Maxwell.
Scope and Contents
The main interest of the papers lies in the manuscripts and proofs of some of Sir Herbert’s many literary works including `Robert the Bruce and the Struggle for Scottish Independence`, 1897, `The Chevalier of the Splendid Crest`, 1900, `A Century of Empire, 1801-1900`, 1909, `Inter-alia : A Scottish Calendar of Crime and other historical essays`, 1924, and `Evening Memories`, 1932.
Dates
- Creation: 1884-1937, 1945, undated
Creator
- Maxwell, Sir Herbert Eustace, 7th Baronet of Monreith, politician and author, 1845-1937 (First party, Person)
- Maxwell , Gavin, Naturalist and author, 1914-1969: recipient (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.70 Linear metres (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
An inventory is available.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Sir Michael Maxwell, 9th Baronet of Monreith through the good offices of Graham Robert, Dumfries and Galloway Libraries, Information and Archive Service, Ewart Library, Dumfries.5 September 2011
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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