Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 T-MIN/40
Title
Papers of Malcolm Baird relating to John Logie Baird
Date(s)
- c. 1990 - 2020 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
47 digital files (27.1 MB )
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
Files assembled by Malcolm Baird over 30 years.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Malcolm Baird, January 2020.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection of miscellaneous and mostly non-technical writings about John Logie Baird, television pioneer, written and/or compiled by his son, Malcolm Baird. Some of the pieces have been published. The material forms a supplement to Malcolm Baird's more concise technical memoirs entitled “From the White Suit to the Hard Hat”.
Comprises:
- Lectures about John Logie Baird
- Articles about John Logie Baird
- Reviews (book and film)
- Sketches of people in John Logie Baird’s circle eg relatives, friends, associates including:
(a) John Logie Baird's older sister Annie (1883-1971) and his daughter Diana (1931-2016)
(b) the executor of John Logie Baird's estate (1894-1964)
(c) Donald Flamm (1899-1998), John Logie Baird's friend and associate in the USA, and an honorary graduate of the University of Strathclyde
(d) Antony Kamm (1931-2011) with whom Malcolm Baird wrote a biography of John Logie Baird
(e) John Logie Baird's first love "Alice" (1890-1971)
(f) A set of short character sketches developed by Malcolm Baird for a proposed film project
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
Accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Closed until 1 year after the death of Malcolm Baird.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright currently owned by Malcolm Baird.
Language of material
- English