Compilation by Malcolm Baird, son of John Logie Baird, of articles, letters and book reviews concerning the claim first made in 1976 that John Logie Baird was involved in secret war work concerning radar during World War II and the years leading up to it.
Baird, Malcolm, b. 1935, chemical engineerIncludes sections about Malcolm Baird's father, John Logie Baird. Also includes references to University of Strathclyde and its predecessor, the Royal Technical College, Glasgow.
Baird, Malcolm, b. 1935, chemical engineerRefers to a drama he plans to produce for his godson; two of his tales [‘The Black Dwarf’ and ‘Old Mortality’] which he has just finished and is sending to Terry; an extension to his cottage at Abbotsford; his armorial bearings which are to be used in the design of stained glass windows [for his cottage]; and his family.
Folder includes transcription of letter plus two images of Scott.
Scott, Sir Walter, 1771-1832, 1st Baronet, poet and novelistOil 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, seamanAutobiographical account of Miette Dernbach's life in Mexico. The memoir ends at the time of Miette's marriage in 1928.
Dernbach, Miette, b. c. 1900Documents 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 activistCorrespondence; 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 editorSurvey inspections and reports; journals of bores.
Dalzell estatePlans by Thomas Rickman, architect; halls building committee minutes; psalm book; pulpit bible of the Reverend Robert Dickson; information on stained glass windows, plaques and memorials, including family tree of the Campbells of Tullichewan.
St David's Ramshorn Church, GlasgowLetter from Patrick Geddes at Dunfermline to Mrs C.H. Grinling, an early Fabian socialist activist and editor and publisher of the 'Woolwich Pioneer' newspaper, discussing Geddes' Dunfermline town plan and his approach to town planning in general. Alludes to Andrew Carnegie and refers briefly to Paul Desjardin.
Invitation to an 'At Home' from Patrick Geddes at London to Mr and Mrs C.H.Grinling.
Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932, Knight, biologist, sociologist, educationist and town plannerChurch magazines; plans; photographs; report and year book; pulpit bible; histories of the church; tercentenary grand bazaar programme and medal; orders of service; information on stained glass windows.
Barony Church, GlasgowCorrespondence and papers on Stamper's rational theory.
Stamper, F. Harrison, fl. 1960, physicist