The collection is composed of letters to the Earl of Buchan on painting, art education and collecting in Edinburgh, and to Dr. Samual Holland on Queen Mary's seal ring, and to the sponsor of the Coypright Bill of the period.
Correspondence of George Walker, Edinburgh (fl. 1801-1816)
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- ReferenceGB 237 Coll-526
- Dates of Creation19th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description14 letters Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.
- LocationGen. 1429/22
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
George Walker is described in the collection as having been a drawing master in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh directories for the period 1809-1816 indicate a George Walker, landscape painter to His Majesty, with drawing and painting academy, residing first at Hunter Square in the old town centre, and then in nearby Nicolson Street, Edinburgh.
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Acquisition Information
Material purchased along with others, October 1971, Accession no. E71.33.
Note
The biographical/administrative history was compiled using material contained in the collection, and Edinburgh directories. 1809-1816. [Microfilm].
Compiled by Graeme D Eddie, Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections Division.
Other Finding Aids
Important finding aids generally are: the alphabetical Index to Manuscripts held at Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections and Archives, consisting of typed slips in sheaf binders and to which additions were made until 1987; and the Index to Accessions Since 1987.
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