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Diaries.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Refers to books containing the daily, personal accounts of the writer's own experiences, attitudes, and observations. (AAT) Use to refer to all personal diaires, whether by a named individual or not. (NLS) .

Found in 2591 Collections and/or Records:

Diaries of Robert James Batchen Sellar., 1901-1949.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.8802/3-9
Dates: 1901-1949.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of and concerning Robert James Batchen Sellar, containing tpescripts of plays and short stories, associated correspondence, and other related material.

Diaries of Robert Kirk Dickson kept while serving on H.M.S. 'Canopus'., 1914-1916.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.13563-13567
Dates: 1914-1916.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Rear-Admiral Robert Kirk Dickson (1898-1952) and of his younger brother, Midshipman Archibald Kirk Dickson (died 1916), with some papers of their father, William Kirk Dickson (1860-1949), first Librarian of the National Library of Scotland. / Papers of Rear-Admiral Robert Kirk Dickson. / Diaries of Robert Kirk Dickson relating to his naval career.

Diaries of Robert Kirk Dickson kept while serving on H.M.S. 'Manxman'., 1941-1942.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.13573-13575
Dates: 1941-1942.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Rear-Admiral Robert Kirk Dickson (1898-1952) and of his younger brother, Midshipman Archibald Kirk Dickson (died 1916), with some papers of their father, William Kirk Dickson (1860-1949), first Librarian of the National Library of Scotland. / Papers of Rear-Admiral Robert Kirk Dickson. / Diaries of Robert Kirk Dickson relating to his naval career.

Diaries of Robert Kirk Dickson relating to his naval career., 1914-1943.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.13563-13576
Dates: 1914-1943.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Rear-Admiral Robert Kirk Dickson (1898-1952) and of his younger brother, Midshipman Archibald Kirk Dickson (died 1916), with some papers of their father, William Kirk Dickson (1860-1949), first Librarian of the National Library of Scotland. / Papers of Rear-Admiral Robert Kirk Dickson.

Diaries of Robert McLellan., 1943-1960.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26444-26452
Scope and Contents

The entries, which are very sparse, refer to fishing, 1943-1944, District Council and other meetings, 1960-1965, beekeeping, and occasionally to Robert McLellan’s literary work and family.

Dates: 1943-1960.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the playwright, Robert McLellan, and his family. / Personal and family papers of Robert McLellan.

Diaries of Roland Eugene Muirhead., 1893-1929.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.6052/3-40
Dates: 1893-1929.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Personal and professional papers of Roland Eugene Muirhead, including correspondence, diaries, notebooks and related material. / Personal and professional diaries and notebooks of Roland Eugene Muirhead relating to travel, politics, the Gryffe Tannery and miscellaneous subjects.

Diaries of Ruth Mantell, 1984-1995

 Series
Identifier: Acc.14298/18-24
Dates: 1984-1995
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Elizabeth Mantell, medical missionary and midwife in Malawi, including letters to her parents, her diaries, and draft reports; also included are diaries of Ruth Mantell, Elizabeth's sister, relating to her visits to Malawi.

Diaries of Ruthven Todd., 1965-1977, undated.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.26875-26882
Dates: 1965-1977, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of and concerning the poet and author, Ruthven Todd (1914-1978).

Diaries of Ruthven Todd., 1966-1973.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26879-26881
Scope and Contents

The diary entries describe Ruthven Todd's work, writing and painting, and mention his friends and social activities. They also contain lists of letters written by him.

Dates: 1966-1973.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of and concerning the poet and author, Ruthven Todd (1914-1978). / Diaries of Ruthven Todd.

Diaries of Ruthven Todd, titled, 'Disintoxication in Spain'., 1965.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26875-26878
Scope and Contents

Ruthven Todd underwent treatment for alcoholism and kept a diary of his experiences and dreams while in hospital. He later rewrote this, intending to use the material for an article. MSS.26875-26876 contain the original diary; MSS.26877-26878 the revised version.

Dates: 1965.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of and concerning the poet and author, Ruthven Todd (1914-1978). / Diaries of Ruthven Todd.

Diaries of Sir Alexander Bannerman, 7th Baronet of Elsick.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.1685-1691
Scope and Contents These diaries, which were regarded by their author as of no value whatsoever, were preserved by his desire merely that his descendants might know something of the thoughts and feelings of one of their predecessors. They do not form a daily record, but consist of random reflections on current events, and a great many biographical and genealogical descriptions of families and individuals of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, chiefly in MS.1686, which has at the end a rough index of the persons...
Dates: 1824-1839.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Diaries of Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson., 1821, 1825.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.25501-25502
Dates: 1821, 1825.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Diaries of Sir Joseph Nöel Paton.

 Series
Identifier: Dep.351
Dates: 1875-1901.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Diaries of Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot, chiefly detailing social engagements., 1840-1869.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.19426-19431
Dates: 1840-1869.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Papers and correspondence of Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot.

Diaries of Sophia and John Gibson Lockhart., 1822-1853.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.1585-1613
Scope and Contents

The diaries consisting almost entirely of notes of engagements, kept in printed diaries ("The Minor’s Pocket-book", "The Ladies’ Polite Remembrancer", etc.). Down to Sophia Lockhart’s death in 1837, the entries are mostly by her.

Dates: 1822-1853.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Letters and papers of Sir Walter Scott and his family and of John Gibson Lockhart, with those of clients and kinsmen of Walter Scott, Writer to the Signet.

Diaries of Sophie von Brockdorff., second wife of George John Malcolm., 1875-1884.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.12150/47-51
Dates: 1875-1884.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Diaries and letter books of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Malcolm and other members of the Malcolm of Burnfoot family including his sons, George and Pulteney Malcolm.

Diaries of Susan and Emily Graham.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.9077
Dates: 1872-1932.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Diaries of Sydney Goodsir Smith., 1937-1950.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26154-26156
Dates: 1937-1950.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Literary manuscripts and personal papers of the poet and art critic, Sydney Goodsir Smith (1915-1975).

Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto., 1865.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12285-12286
Dates: 1865.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of William Hugh Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1814-1891), 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries and notebooks of the 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto chiefly recording engagements, notes of expenses, books to read, the weather, etc.

Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto., 1878.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12298-12299
Dates: 1878.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of William Hugh Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1814-1891), 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries and notebooks of the 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto chiefly recording engagements, notes of expenses, books to read, the weather, etc.

Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto., 1882.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12303-12304
Dates: 1882.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of William Hugh Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1814-1891), 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries and notebooks of the 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto chiefly recording engagements, notes of expenses, books to read, the weather, etc.

Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto., 1883.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12305-12306
Dates: 1883.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of William Hugh Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1814-1891), 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries and notebooks of the 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto chiefly recording engagements, notes of expenses, books to read, the weather, etc.

Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto., 1884.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12307-12308
Dates: 1884.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of William Hugh Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1814-1891), 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries and notebooks of the 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto chiefly recording engagements, notes of expenses, books to read, the weather, etc.

Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto., 1885.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12309-12310
Dates: 1885.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of William Hugh Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1814-1891), 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries and notebooks of the 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto chiefly recording engagements, notes of expenses, books to read, the weather, etc.

Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto., 1886.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12311-12312
Dates: 1886.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of William Hugh Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1814-1891), 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries and notebooks of the 3rd Earl of Minto. / Diaries of the 3rd Earl of Minto chiefly recording engagements, notes of expenses, books to read, the weather, etc.

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