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Art Portfolios, 1960 - 1975
Five portfolios that contain a large array of original drawings, woodcut prints, publication proofs, posters, and other items; all of which either feature artwork produced by Roger Law or relate in some fashion to his professional activities with various publications, organisations and companies. There are also some items that were made in collaboration with Deirdre Amsden.
Articles on observatories, 1910 - 1969
Reprinted articles on various observatories, including the Norman Lockyer Observatory. One item is in Danish.
Artwork, 1960 - 1975
Artwork produced by Roger Law in a professional capacity. The material present has been split into three main sections: art portfolios, The Establishment nightclub murals/giant cartoon strips, and woodcuts.
Bill of sale of the 'Syden', 1841
A draft of the bill of sale of the ship 'Syden' (formerly the 'General Wood') from John Burd to James Matheson, Henry Wright, Alexander Matheson and Andrew Jardine, May 1841, with an accompanying document in Danish by James Matheson, His Danish Majesty's Consul in China, Macao, 1 March 1841.
Cecil Henry Bompas: 'Folklore of the Santal Parganas', 1909
This book contained an invoice from Lyle and Davidson Ltd, 12 Oct. 1961 and a DFDS restaurant card with items selected and the costs noted.
Concert reviews, 1997 - 2002
Correspondence with Frederik Elvinge of Copenhagen, Denmark, about a Chinese instrument for ovariotomy, and related documents, 1971-08-12 - 1974-01-04
Documents re the appointment of James Matheson as Danish consul, 1820-1821
Letters and papers of John Heath, 1829 - 1830
The file comprises 2 manuscript copies of a poem 'John Milton and John Thorlakson' by Finn Magnusson, in Danish and English, 1829; 1 printed copy of another poem in Danish; and correspondence between various authors and John Heath, also in Danish.
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Memoranda and accounts: Europe, 1827-1880
The documents are in Danish, English and Spanish, and are dated Cadiz, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Rotterdam. They include a circular regarding the design and regulations of a signal flag, Copenhagen; a memorandum from E. August Apel, Hamburg, to Jardine, Matheson & Co., Hong Kong; and memoranda regarding sales of tea in Rotterdam. The documents include reference to Turing & Co.
Miscellaneous papers and artefacts, circa 1770-1969 (mostly nineteenth and twentieth centuries)
This series divides into four parts: L1-6 contain original papers of governments and other non-commercial organisations; L7-10 consist of maps, plans, photographs, artwork and newspapers, mainly relating to Jardine, Matheson & Co., but including some general material; L11-13 contain secondary material regarding the company and its archive; and L14-16 are miscellaneous papers and artefacts unconnected to the other series in the archive.
Papers of consulates, 1820-1880
Papers relating to the activities of consulates, comprised mainly of orders, circulars and notices. The series features consuls of Great Britain, Denmark, Germany, Hawaii, the Netherlands, Peru and the United States based mainly in China and Hong Kong, but also in Hawaii, Japan and Sourabaya. There are some documents in Danish, Dutch, French, Hawaiian and Portuguese.
Papers of the Copenhagen (Denmark) Consultative Committee, 1890 - 1895
Minutes of the Consultative Committee and the correspondence of its chairman, J. Vahl.
Portfolio 1, 1960 - 1975
Press cuttings and review articles, 1936 - 1944
This series consists of documents generated during the production of 'General theory of employment, interest and money' by J.M. Keynes, including preparatory notes, correspondence, drafts, proofs and reviews.
Private, A-C, 1973 - 1980
Private, D-H, 1973 - 1980
Private, I-Q, 1973 - 1980
Private, R-Z, 1973 - 1980
Professional, 1946 - 1975
Programmes by orchestra: D, 1983 - 2005
DR Radiosymfonieorkestret (1985, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005) Deutsche Oper Berlin (1985, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2001) Deutsche Handel-Solisten (2001) Detroit Symphony Orchestra (1983, 1984, 1986) Dresdner Philharmonie (1999) Drottingholm (1993) Friends of Music at Dumbartoan Oaks (1988)
Public and Political: General: Visits and invitations: Switzerland (August - September 1946): Press cuttings from Argus International [press cuttings service], Geneva, Switzerland, 21 Aug-25 Sep 1946
Comprising press cuttings relating to WSC's visit to Switzerland mostly from Swiss newspapers but also from French, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Belgian, and British newspapers.