ROYAL MUSICAL ASSOCIATION PAPERS. Vols. xxviii-lv. Letters to the Association; circa 1950-1971, n.d. Partly typewritten, with copies of the Association’s replies in a few instances. Arranged alphabetically by writer. Includes letters to the Secretary relating to papers read at meetings; correspondence between the various officers of the Association (variously President, Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, editors of publications etc.); applications for grants; applications for membership; corresp...
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Royal Musical Association: Correspondence: 1946-1970.
SMILES PAPERS. Vols. VI-VIII. Correspondence and papers of and concerning James Nasmyth; 1845-1888, n.d. Partly printed and copies.
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James Nasmyth, engineer: Art. Illuminations and Drawings ENGLISH: Technical drawings and sketches by James Nasmyth: [1863?]-1888. James Nasmyth, engineer: Letters etc., to Samuel Smiles from James Nasmyth: 1845-1888, n.d.: Partly printed and copies.
SMILES PAPERS. Manuscript of James Nasmyth's autobiography in Smiles's hand, with additions and corrections in Nasmyth's hand. Further explanations of inventions and drawings in Nasmyth's hand are to be found in 71083, from f. 84.
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James Nasmyth, engineer: Samuel Smiles, author and social reformer: `James Nasmyth, Engineer; An Autobiography' by Samuel Smiles amended by James Nasmyth: circa 1880-1883: Autogr.