Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 OM/234
Title
William Paton papers
Date(s)
- 1962 - 1987 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 letter + 1 pamphlet + 2 volumes
Context area
Name of creator
(1907-1988)
Biographical history
Paton was a lecturer and the first head of the Scottish School of Librarianship at the Scottish College of Commerce, 1946-1950. He received an honorary Master of Arts (MA) degree in 1972 and was visiting professor to the department of library studies at the University of Strathclyde, 1972-1980. He was the County Librarian for Lanarkshire until he retired in 1987.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Letter announcing his retirement; recollections by Paton; volumes presented to Paton.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English