Papers of Ian G Scott, archaeological illustrator, Edinburgh, Scotland
551 397
Description Papers of Ian G Scott, archaeological illustrator, Edinburgh, Scotland
Date 1989 to 2020
Collection Papers of Ian G Scott, archaeological illustrator, Edinburgh, Scotland
Catalogue Number 551 397
Category All Other
Scope and Content A large collection of drawings, mostly relating to early medieval sculpture. These comprise folders of research material, notes, correspondence, comparative illustrations and photographs, preparatory pencil drawings, and completed ink drawings. Also contains four reports and books on surveys and listings related to archaeological monuments.
Archive History Drawings are deposited with RCAHMS on completion of recording.
System of Arrangement The collection is arranged primarily by location. Research folders comprise material relating to individual stones, to collections of stones, or stones in a given area. Completed drawings are mostly held separately, but again, arranged by location.
Related Material See also the RCAHMS Collection for material created by Ian Scott in the course of his work with RCAHMS.
Access Conditions There are no restrictions upon access.
Administrative History Former head of the Drawing Office at RCAHMS, 1959-89, Ian G Scott was a specialist in the recording of early medieval sculpture.
Accruals Further accruals are expected.
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