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Robert MacLeod papers
GB 249 T-MIN/26 · Collection · 1918 - 1984

Correspondence; testimonials; photographs; books and pamphlets; reminiscences recorded in 1958; biographical account by Margaret Nicoll, with research notes and correspondence; obituaries.

MacLeod, Robert Duncan, 1885-1973, bookseller and editor
Mary Auld papers
GB 249 T-MIN/29 · Collection · 1936-1960

Documents and photographs relating to Labour Party conferences and party activists; press cuttings and articles about Mary Auld and Mary Sutherland; postcards illustrating people and events in labour history.

Auld, Mary, 1893-1984, political activist
Peter McGlashan papers
GB 249 T-MIN/32 · Collection · 1909-1919

Oil painting of the Felspar at sea by unknown artist, 1909; certificate of commission from the Office of the Admiralty, appointing Mr Peter McGlashan to the temporary commission of Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve, 1916.

McGlashan, Peter, 1871-1932, seaman
GB 249 T-MIN/36 · Collection · 1837 - 1971

Two personal letters from James Young; letter from Sir David Anderson to Miss A.M. Thom; print of Young as an old man; publications by H.R.J. Conacher, F.M. Cook, Scottish Oils Ltd and Lothian Regional Council/BP.

GB 249 T-MIN/38 · Collection · 2013

Invitation to the Senate's Special Session on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the Lodz University of Technology and the conferral of the degree of doctor honoris causa upon Professor Sir Jim McDonald, 24 May 2013; invitation to Ronald Crawford to post messages for Sir Jim McDonald in the Book of Congratulations at the office of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology; menu for a luncheon in honour of Professor Sir Jim McDonald, annotated with attendees' signatures and notes for a speech or toast given by Ronald Crawford at the luncheon; bound volume containing a facsimile of the honorary degree parchment, a Curriculum Vitae for Professor Sir Jim McDonald, a Laudation Speech by his 'Promoter' [presenter], Professor Slawomir Wiak, an Opinion on the scientific achievements, accomplishments and contribution of Professor Sir Jim McDonald by Professor Zygmunt Mierczyk of the Military University of Technology, Warsaw, a Review of Professor Jim McDonald's achievements by Professor Jan Szmidt of Warsaw University of Technology, and photographs of the highlights of Sir Jim McDonald's life and career.

Łódz University of Technology
GB 249 T-MIN/40 · Collection · c. 1990 - 2020

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:

  1. Lectures about John Logie Baird
  2. Articles about John Logie Baird
  3. Reviews (book and film)
  4. 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
Baird, Malcolm, b. 1935, chemical engineer
Sheet music
GB 249 T-MIN/7 · Collection · mid 18th century - early 19th century

Small collection of printed and manuscript sheet music by various composers. Probably mid 18th to early 19th century in origin.

GB 249 T-MIN/9 · Collection · 1902 - 1904

Scale: 1 inch to 10 feet.

Six of the draft plans appear to be by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, but are not signed. The office address is given as 140 Bath Street, Glasgow.

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie, 1868-1928, architect and painter
George Pepler papers
GB 249 T-PEP · Collection · 1902-1959

Minutes and papers of the Town Planning Institute and other bodies; papers relating to Singapore and other Commonwealth work; papers relating to international work; papers relating to town planning education; correspondence; press cuttings; photographs; maps and plans.

Pepler, Sir George Lionel, 1882-1959, Knight, town planner
GB 249 T-RRG · Collection · 1961-1993

Annual general meeting papers; annual reports and accounts; board of directors' minutes and papers; correspondence and papers relating to acquisitions; papers relating to constitution; papers relating to shares; financial records; newsletters; news cuttings; publicity material.

Robertson Research Group
Robert Rusk papers
GB 249 T-RUSK · Collection · 1891 - 1990

Material relating to Rusk's education and appointments; research notes; publications by Rusk; publications by others; examination papers set by Rusk; notes from seminars; correspondence; photographs; glass lantern slides.

Rusk, Robert Robertson, 1879-1972, educational historian
GB 249 T-SC · Collection · 1884 - 1962

Minutes of sectional and committee meetings; membership records; financial records; syllabuses; annual general meeting papers; jubilee number of the society's journal; photographs.

Society of Chemical Industry | Glasgow and West of Scotland Section