Coleção T-MIN/40 - Papers of Malcolm Baird relating to John Logie Baird

47 digital files (27.1 MB )

Files assembled by Malcolm Baird over 30 years.

Donated by Malcolm Baird, January 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

Accruals are expected.

Closed until 1 year after the death of Malcolm Baird.

Copyright currently owned by Malcolm Baird.

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