The collection includes personal papers dating from his student days, journals of national and local events, notebooks, as well as press cuttings, correspondence and photographs, as well as material relating to his strong interests in Fife history, and his poetry, much of which was published.
Papers of James Wilkie
This material is held atUniversity of St Andrews Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 227 ms37027-37046
- Dates of Creation
- 1880-1939
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 20 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
James Wilkie was a Solicitor and antiquary in Leven, Fife. His publications included The Benedictine monasteries of Northern Fife in history and tradition (Edinburgh, 1927), The blessed isle: some notes on the story of Iona (Aberdeen, 1913), Bygone Fife, north of the Lomonds, (Edinburgh, 1938), Historic Musselburgh (Edinburgh, 1919), Saint Bride: the greatest woman of the Celtic church (Edinburgh, 1913).
Access Information
By appointment with the Archivist. Access to unpublished records less than 30 years old and other records containing confidential information may be restricted. Special conditions apply to photographs.
Note
Description compiled by Rachel Hart, Archives Hub Project Archivist.
Other Finding Aids
No list.
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the University Archivist. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Special conditions apply to photographs.
Appraisal Information
This material has yet to be appraised in line with standard GB 227 procedures.
Custodial History
Accessioned in 1975.