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Miscellaneous documents - Darlington

Reference: D/XD 114 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents - Darlington Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Records of Douglas M. Ramsden, author

Covering Dates: 1931-1965

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  • Miscellaneous documents - Darlington
    • Douglas M. Ramsden, author (Ref: D/XD 114)
    • Books (Ref: D/XD 114/1-46)
    • Short pieces, including pamphlets, articles and short stories (Ref: D/XD 114/47-64)
    • Radio broadcasts (Ref: D/XD 114/65-68)
    • Notes (Miscellaneous) (Ref: D/XD 114/69-72)
    • Lecture notes (Ref: D/XD 114/73-74)

Catalogue Contents

Douglas M. Ramsden, author (Ref: D/XD 114)Books (Ref: D/XD 114/1-46)Ref: D/XD 114/1

Draft of Teesdale [published 1947], n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/2

Draft of Teesdale [published 1947], including list of books consulted, n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/3

Draft of Teesdale [published 1947], including appendix entitled 'The Flora of Upper Teesdale', and a bibliography, n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/4

Map of Upper Teesdale, from Barnard Castle to Cauldron Snout, showing rivers and settlements Scale: 1 mile to 3/8 inch [1:168,960]
(1 map, 11cm x 17.5cm, ink)

Ref: D/XD 114/5

List of illustrations for Teesdale, annotated by author, n.d.
(1 paper)

Ref: D/XD 114/6

List entitled 'Classification of British Flora' and list of 'Some Upper Teesdale Plants [for Teesdale], n.d.
(3 papers, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/7

Draft appendix entitled 'The Flora of Upper Teesdale' [probably for Teesdale], n.d.
(2 papers)

Ref: D/XD 114/8

Draft index and list of alterations to text [probably for Teesdale], n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/9

Index [probably to Teesdale], n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/10

Index to Teesdale, n.d.
(2 papers, printed)

Ref: D/XD 114/11

Draft of From Stainmore to Tees, [published 1948], n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/12

Letter from The Yorkshire Dalesman, Fellside, Clapham, Yorkshire [North Riding] to D.M. Ramsden, 20 Bewley Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough, forwarding the galley proofs of From Stainmore to Tees, 14 April 1948
(1 paper, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/13

Letter from The Yorkshire Dalesman, Fellside, Clapham, Yorkshire [North Riding] to D.M. Ramsden, giving a progress report on From Stainmore to Tees, 24 April 1948
(1 paper, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/14

Draft of Waterways Through England, n.d. [possibly first draft]
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/15

Draft of Waterways Through England, pages 64-67 and 120-123 missing, n.d. See D/XD l14/16 for missing pages
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/16

Missing pages from D/XD l14/15 above, n.d. Originally 1 bundle separated from main text
(8 papers, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/17

Draft of Tramping Through Iceland, n.d. [c.1931]
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/18

Draft carbon copy of Tramping Through Iceland, n.d. [c.1931]
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/19

List of alterations to Tramping Through Iceland, n.d.
(1 paper)

Ref: D/XD 114/20-39

Correspondence from Henry Young and Sons Ltd., 12 South Castle Street, Liverpool to D. Ramsden, "East Rand", Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, concerning the publication of Tramping Through Iceland, 2 February 1931 - 5 December 1931
(24 papers)

Ref: D/XD 114/40

Letter from J.M. Dent and Sons Ltd., Aldine House, 10-13 Bedford Street, Strand, London to D.M. Ramsden, "East Rand", Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, giving permission to quote from The Saga of Grettir and The Olaf Sagas in Tramping Through Iceland, 22 April 1931
(1 paper, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/41

Memorandum of Agreement between D.M. Ramsden and Henry Young and Sons Ltd., publishers, concerning the book Tramping Through Iceland, 16 April 1931
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/42

Bill and receipts concerning the publication of Tramping Through Iceland, 25 April - 8 July 1931
(3 papers)

Ref: D/XD 114/43

Publisher's description and order form for Tramping Through Iceland, n.d.
(1 paper, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/44

Draft of 'The Psychology of the Boy Group', n.d. [c.1936]
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/45

Draft questionnaire [possibly for 'The Psychology of the Boy Group'] and draft page on the effect of education on the social environment, n.d.
(1 paper)

Ref: D/XD 114/46

Letter from George Allen and Unwin Ltd., 40 Museum Street, London to D.M. Ramsden, 38 Bingham Park Road, Ecclesall, Sheffield, Yorkshire [West Riding] rejecting publication of 'The Psychology of the Boy Group', 12 February 1936
(2 papers, typescript)

Short pieces, including pamphlets, articles and short stories (Ref: D/XD 114/47-64)Ref: D/XD 114/47

Draft of short work entitled 'Bowes and the Pass of Stainmore', including list of contents, bibliography and books for reference, n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/48

Draft of short work entitled 'The Pass of Stainmore', n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/49

Draft of pamphlet entitled 'Teesdale' [published as Upper Teesdale, by the Dalesman Publishing Company, 1961], n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/50

Draft of short work entitled 'The Rokeby District', with insertions, n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/51

Draft of pamphlet entitled 'Weardale' [published as Weardale by the Dalesman Publishing Co. Ltd., 1965], n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/52

Draft of pamphlet entitled 'Eskdale in Cleveland', including alternative draft for chapter l, 'The Moorlands' [published as Eskdale in Cleveland by the Dalesman Publishing Co. Ltd., 1964], n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/53

Draft of short work entitled 'An Old Industry in North Yorkshire', n.d.
(1 paper)

Ref: D/XD 114/54

Draft of short work entitled 'A Canal Tunnel', n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/55

Draft of article entitled 'Boat Over The Border', n.d. [c.1964]
(3 papers)

Ref: D/XD 114/56

Draft of article entitled 'Boat Over The Border', with alterations, n.d. [c.1964]
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/57

Letter from The Ridings magazine, 46 Mansfield Avenue, Driffield to D.M. Ramsden, 20 Bewley Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire [East Riding] rejecting article 'Boat Over The Border', 7 March 1964
(1 paper, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/58

Draft of short work entitled 'Landfall At Wigan Pier', n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/59

Draft short story entitled 'Down the Lock' with alterations by the author, n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/60

Draft of short story entitled 'He Came to a Village', n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/61

Draft of short work entitled 'A Day in Iceland', n.d.
(16 papers, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/62

Draft of short work entitled 'A Swedish Night', with alterations by the author, n.d.
(6 papers, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/63

Carbon copy of D/XD 114/62 with further alterations by the author
(7 papers, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/64

Draft account of a trip by the author to Norway, n.d.
(1 file)

Radio broadcasts (Ref: D/XD 114/65-68)Ref: D/XD 114/65

Synopsis of radio broadcast entitled 'Road Over The Pennines' for 'The North Countryman', 22 February 1955
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/66

Synopsis of radio broadcast entitled 'The Yorkshire Academies' for 'The North Countryman', 22 February 1955
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/67

Notes on Richard Watson for 'The North Countryman' radio programme, n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: D/XD 114/68

Notes on Richard Watson [possibly for radio broadcast], n.d.
(2 papers, typescript)

Notes (Miscellaneous) (Ref: D/XD 114/69-72)Ref: D/XD 114/69

Notes on From Stainmore to the Tees, n.d., some pages missing
(6 papers)

Ref: D/XD 114/70

Notes on the Upper Tees area, n.d.
(3 papers)

Ref: D/XD 114/71

Outline notes with title 'Rambling', n.d.
(6 papers)

Ref: D/XD 114/72

Notes on waterways, possibly for a lecture, n.d.
(1 file)

Lecture notes (Ref: D/XD 114/73-74)Ref: D/XD 114/73

First talk on 'Information and Skill' by G. Patrick Meredith, 15 September 1958
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: D/XD 114/74

Second talk on 'Information and Skill' by G. Patrick Meredith, 16 September 1958
(1 file, typescript)



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