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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:

Miscellaneous papers of the Dunlop family., 1635-20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.9303
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows:(i) Birth-brieve, 1635, of Isabel Hay, daughter of Francis, 9th Earl of Erroll (folio 1);(ii) Part of 'A memorial of the most rare and wonderful thingis in Scotland', 17th century, concerning Orkney (folio 12);(iii) Letters, circa 1641-1642, to Charles I on political matters (folio 14);(iv) Translations, 20th century, of documents concerning William More, a preacher, 1648 (folio 18);(v) Keys to ciphers,...
Dates: 1635-20th century.

Miscellany of items concerned with India, originals and copies, including journals, a letter and a memorandum., 1805-[circa 1809].

 File
Identifier: MS.13715
Scope and Contents

The manuscript includes:

(i) Copy of a journal, January-March 1805, of Nathaniel P Grant, of a route through the western parts of Makran, (folio 1);

(ii) Letter, 18 August 1809, of Lieutenant Maxfield, with a journal of the Sind mission (folio 17);

(iii) Copy of "Mr Ellis's" memorandum, circa 1809, on Hindu law (folio 30).

Dates: 1805-[circa 1809].

Miscellany of reports and memoranda., 1796-[circa 1800.]

 File
Identifier: MS.13622
Scope and Contents

The manuscript includes: (i) Reports on the economic potential of Malabar, its topographical features, etc. circa 1800 (page 3); (ii) Copy of a journal describing the Dutch defensive preparations at Trincomalee in 1795 (page 27); (iii) Copy of an account of Robert Andrews’ mission to Kandy in 1796 (page 43). See also MS.13796, page 9 and MS.13956, folio 11 verso.

Dates: 1796-[circa 1800.]

Mountaineering Diaries of John Hinde., 1941-2002.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.14493/1-48
Scope and Contents

This series contains 48 mountaineering diaries created by John Hinde, dating from his early schooldays until his death in 2002. Diary entries capture his thoughts and impressions of his expeditions, and are often complemented by charming original drawings and illustrations depicting maps, routes, topographical features, and people encountered along the way.

Dates: 1941-2002.

Mountaineering diary of Edward R Zenthon., 1942-1947.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13576/4
Scope and Contents

This diary records the climbs of Edward R Zenthon between 1942 and 25 May 1947. There are details of climbs in England, Scotland, South Africa, Egypt, Italy, Switzerland, Syria and Lebanon. In addition, there are maps, illustrations and photographs included. There are many details relating to meets of the Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland.

Dates: 1942-1947.

Mountaineering journals, entitled ‘Book of climbs and hill walks, Vols. I-VII’, of Iain Hamish Ogilvie, civil engineer.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.14269
Scope and Contents

The journals record climbs and walks in Scotland, England and Wales, and expeditions further afield including the Alps, Corsica, Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Crete.

Dates: 1920-1982.

"Mr. James Murray's Diary, or, a succinct record of quhat was remarkable with relation to him for ye glory of God & of his own shame & downcasting"; James Murray was Minister of Penpont, Dumfriesshire, 1693-1735.

 Item
Identifier: MS.3045
Scope and Contents

The work, which is more of an autobiography than a diary, James Murray's life until about 1717. It includes 'A short account of quhat was memorable in ye life, especially at ye death, of Agnes Gilchrist, spouse to Jo. Duncan in Penpont' (folios 60-64).

Dates: ?Late 17th century-1717.