Manuscript volumes containing scientific papers and experiments; blank sheets for recording barometer readings.
Incomplete
John Anderson's writings and experiments on artillery; plan of the Greenock batteries, c 1795.
The agenda for the Annual general meeting mainly consisted of: 'presentation and adoption of the annual report'; 'presentation and adoption of the annual financial statement'; 'appointment of auditors'; 'declaration of result of elections to the Council'; 'address by Chairman'; 'votes of thanks to retiring members of Council'.
This section comprises the following series:
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Philosophy of History, Interpretations of History, Teaching of History, World History, Ancient History
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Medieval and Scottish History
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History of various countries, other historical topics, historical maps and charts
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Miscellaneous history manuscripts and printed material
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War and Peace
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War and Peace (continued)
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War and Peace (continued)
This section comprises the following series:
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Art Theories, the Museum, the Art School, Indian Art, Art in Dunfermline and Dundee, Art in 1900, Architecture
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Celtic Art
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Art and Architecture: printed material and press-cuttings
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Miscellaneous material on Art and Art Theories
The bulk of the papers are minutes of boards and committees.