Lambda Collection

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Lambda Collection

The output of North-east of Scotland authors, whether native or adopted, form this Collection. The writings of such notable figures as Alexander Bain, James Beattie, J. M. Bulloch, John Stuart Blackie and Eric Linklater are well represented.

Keywords

Literature (North-East Scotland); North-East Scotland; history;

Strengths

Local authors (Bain, Beattie etc.). The pamphlet section of around 4800 volumes also covers a diverse subject area, including public health and student societies in Aberdeen.

Languages

English, Doric, German

Identifier

Lambda

Physical Characteristics

c. 1620 volumes; additionally around 4800 pamphlets

Accumulation Date Range

1826-1870s

Contents Cate Range

Mainly nineteenth and twentieth century

Associated Publications

Accrual Status

Closed

Custodial History / Provenance

Extracted from chronological holdings, principally Lib R and SB, and from the Local Collection, which it largely precedes and complements.

Access Control

Closed access - please request. Non-borrowable.