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Aberdeen City Scrapbooks (1848-1972) 1848 - 1972

Level of Description: Fonds/Collection

Extent: 145 volumes Administrative History: The scrapbooks were created by the various Town Clerk’s Departments to keep a record of various events. Description: A series of scrapbooks from Aberdeen Town Clerk's Department relating to civic events such as royal visits, Freedom Ceremonies and conferences. The scrapbooks contain mainly invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings, occasional copy correspondence and other related items. Access Status: Open Access Conditions: None Scope and content: SB/1 Town Clerk's Civic Scrapbooks (1848-1955) SB/2 Education Department Scrapbooks (1921-1936) SB/3 Finance Department Scrapbooks (1891-1916) SB/4 Transport Department Scrapbook and File (1896-1898) SB/5 Police Department Scrapbooks (1940-1972) SB/6 Unidentified Scrapbook (1925)


SB/1

Town Clerk's Civic Scrapbooks (1848-1955) 1848 - 1955 Series of scrapbooks from Aberdeen Town Clerk's Department relating to civic events such as royal visits, Freedom Ceremonies and conferences. The scrapbooks contain mainly invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings, occasional copy correspondence and other related items. (137 volumes)

SB/1/1

Civic Scrapbook - Bound copy of ''The Illustrated London News'' concerning Queen Victoria's first landing at Aberdeen (1848) 16 September 1848

(1 volume) SB/1/2

Civic Scrapbook - Bound copy of the ''The Illustrated London News'' concerning the unveiling of a memorial to the Prince Consort in Aberdeen (1863) 24 October 1863

(1 volume) SB/1/3

Civic Scrapbook - Bound copy of ''The Illustrated London News'' concerning the opening of the Aberdeen Waterworks at Invercannie (1866) 27 October 1866

(1 volume) SB/1/4

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of Duthie Park (1883) 27 September 1883 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)


SB/1/5

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen to John, Earl of Aberdeen, andto Sir Richard Asheton Cross, MP (1883) 3 November 1883 The Freedom was presented to John, Earl of Aberdeen for public service in the City and the County of Aberdeen, and to Sir Richard Asheton Cross, MP for services to public administration. Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/6

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of Colours to the Third Battallion of the Gordon Highlanders by the Princess of Wales (1884) 28 August 1884 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and others related items (1 volume)

SB/1/7

Civic Scrapbook - Srapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen to the Right Honourable Archibald Primrose, Fifth Earl of Rosebery, Prime Minister, 1894-1895 (1884) 11 September 1884 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/8

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the meeting of the Trades Union Congress in Aberdeen (1884) 12 September 1884 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)


SB/1/9

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of the Graving Dock, Aberdeen Harbour (1885) 8 July 1885 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/10

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the marriage of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg and a banquet given at the Town Hall (1885) 23 July 1885 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related material (1 volume)

SB/1/11

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the presentation of the Bannockburn Challenge Shields to F. Company, 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders (1886) 27 November 1886 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/12

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening ceremony for the Cattle Landing Place at the Pocra Quay in Aberdeen Harbour (1887) 7 January 1887 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/13

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the inauguration of the Saint Nicholas Bells and the celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in the Town Hall (1887) 18 June 1887


Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. Also includes copy correspondence concerning the jubilee bonfires. (1 volume)

SB/1/14

Civic Scrapbook - Bound copy of ''The London Gazette'', and a copy of Aberdeen Town Council's congratulations to Queen Victoria on her jubilee (1887) 12 July 1887

(1 volume) SB/1/15

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the unveiling of W. Grant Stevenson's statue of Sir William Wallace, at Rosemount Viaduct, by the Right Honourable John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Marquis of Lorne (1888) 29 June 1888 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/16

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to the Right Honourable John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Marquis of Lorne for services while Governor-General of Canada, 1878-1883 (1888) 29 June 1888 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/17

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Riding of the Town's Outer Marches (1889) - MISSING 4 September 1889 Contains newspaper cuttings, copy correspondence concerning the arrangements, and a plan of the Freedom Lands of the City of Aberdeen THIS ITEM IS MISSING AS OF DECEMBER 2005


(1 volume) SB/1/18

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Riding of the Town's Outer Marches (1889) September 1889 Contains cuttings and excerpts from ''Scottish Notes and Queries'' and ''The Riding of the Marches'' by Dot, illustrated by Robert Brough and reprinted from ''Bon Accord'' (7th and 14th September 1889). Also includes a reprint of ''Perambulation of the Marches of the Royal Burgh of Aberdeen 22nd September 1578'' (1889), and a cartoon of the Riding of the Marches. (1 volume)

SB/1/19

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Dr. W. A. Hunter MP for his efforts in securing free education throughout Scotland (1890) 7 February 1890 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/20

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer (1890) 17 June 1890 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/21

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Andrew Carnegie, founder of public libraries, and the opening of the New Public Library in Rosemount Viaduct by Carnegie (1892) 5 July 1892 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items.

(1 volume)


SB/1/22

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of the New Infirmary Buildings (surgical pavilion and pathological block) by Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne, accompanied by Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg (1892) 4 October 1892 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/23

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of the first Scottish Home Industries Exhibition and Sale in the Music Hall by Princess Beatrice and Princess Louise (1892) 13 October 1892 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/24

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the dinner at the Town and County Hall in honour of the Lord Mayor of London (1893) 30 August 1893 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/25

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the visit by the Duke of York to the Highland and Agricultural Society's Show (1894) 25 July 1894 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/26

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the meeting of the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of Scotland of the Independent Order of Good Templars in the Music Hall (1894)


29 July 1894 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/27

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of the New Police Buildings in Lodge Walk (1895) 1 October 1895 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/28

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the inauguration of the Mitchell Hall, Marischal College, University of Aberdeen (1895) 24 - 25 October 1895 Also relates to a luncheon in the Town and County Hall, a reception in the Mitchell Hall and the conferral of Honorary Degrees. Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. Also includes a copy of the Rectorial Address by the Marquis of Huntly. (1 volume)

SB/1/29

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the visit by the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia to Balmoral Castle and their scheduled stop at Ferryhill Station (1896) 22 September 1896 Contains copy of ''details of the journey of their Imperial Majesties from Leith to Ballater'' (1 volume)

SB/1/30

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the Educational Institute of Scotland in the Music Hall (1896) 29 - 30 December 1896 Contains list of those attending, copies of tickets,


newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/31

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1897) 22 June 1897 Contains newspaper cuttings, a ''cycle and horse procession'' handbill, and a copy of the programme of the Thanksgiving Service in the West Church of Saint Nicholas as well as occasional copy correspondence. (1 volume)

SB/1/32

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and the Aberdeen Commemoration Fund (1897-1898) 1897 - 1898 Contains newspaper cuttings (17 April 189 -19 February 1898) and a copy of a report on the Commemoration Fund by the Chief Executive (15 February 1898). (1 volume)

SB/1/33

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the meeting of the Scottish Trades Union Congress in the Town and County Hall (1898) 27 April 1898 Contains list of those attending, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/34

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the transfer of Aberdeen Tramways to the control of the Corporation and a luncheon in the Town and County Hall (1898) 26 August 1898 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/35 Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a luncheon


in honour of the Officers of the Torpedo Boat Flotilla (1898) 24 September 1898 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/36

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of a bazaar by Prince Henry of Battenberg at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (1898) 28 October 1898 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/37

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a dinner given by Lord Provost John Fleming (1898-1902) in the Town and County Hall (1899) 27 January 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/38

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a luncheon given in honour of Colonel Hector A. MacDonald (1899) 18 May 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/39

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen Conference of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds in the Town and County Hall (1899) 22 May 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items.

(1 volume)


SB/1/40

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a Cake and Wine banquet held in the Town and County Hall in commemoration of Queen Victoria's 80th birthday (1899) 24 May 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/41

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a luncheon for the Detachment of New South Wales Lancers (1899) 10 August 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/42

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the Caledonian Order of United Oddfellows and the Ancient Noble Order of United Oddfellows (Bolton Unity) in the Town and County Hall (1899) 25 August 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/43

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to an evening party given by the Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire and the Countess of Aberdeen at Haddo House (1899) 12 September 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/44

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation to the City of the Old Colours of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (1899)


3 October 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/45

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen Conference of the Church of Scotland Young Men's Guild in the Town and County Hall (1899) 24 October 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/46

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Inauguration of Electric Traction on the Woodside Section of the tramways (1899) 23 December 1899 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/47

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a dinner given by the Town Council in the Mitchell Hall for the Volunteer Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders before leaving for the war in South Africa (1900) 9 February 1900 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. Also includes a copy of the Order of the Divine Service given at the West Church of Saint Nicholas (15 February 1900). (1 volume)

SB/1/48

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners in the Town and County Hall (1900) 12 June 1900


Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/49

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the Royal Institute of Public Health (1900) 2 - 7 August 1900 Contains tickets to a reception at the home of the Provost John Fleming at Richmond Hall, a reception at the Mitchell Hall, a luncheon at the Music Hall, a Garden Party at the Duthie Park, and a Congress Dinner hosted by Sir David and Lady Stewart at Banchory House. Also includes a provisional programme of proceedings, a list of addresses, lectures and papers, a list of hotels and lodgings, excursion tickets, and copy correspondence. (1 volume)

SB/1/50

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Charles W. Mitchell, benefactor of Aberdeen University, and to the Aberdeen Congress of the Scottish Class Teachers Association in the Music Hall (1901) 10 + 12 April 1901 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items to both events. (1 volume)

SB/1/51

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the Royal Liver Friendly Society in the Town and County Hall (1901) 1 May 1901 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/52

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a luncheon for the Officers of the Torpedo Boat Flotilla (1901) 18 May 1901


Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/53

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a dinner at the Town and County Hall for the Volunteer Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders and Royal Engineers, and the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to George Lord Mount Stephen, benefactor of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (1901) 24 May + 27 August 1901 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings, occasional copy correspondence and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/54

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Donald Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Rector of Aberdeen University, for public services in Canada (1902) 9 April 1902 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/55

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a dinner given by Provost John Fleming in honour of Donald Lord Strathcona following his presentation with the Freedom of the City (1902) 9 April 1902 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/56

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a luncheon given in honour of General Sir George S. White VC following his opening of the Gordon Highlander Institute (1902) 23 August 1902



SB/1/57

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a dinner given by Lord Provost Walker in the Town and County Hall (1903) 13 February 1903 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/58

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a Smoking Concert for the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in the Town and County Hall (1903) 30 April 1903 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/59

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the Museums Association and their luncheon in the Town and County Hall 1903() 14 July 1903 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. Also includes a copy of the Order of Proceedings of the 14th Annual Meeting and Conference. (1 volume)

SB/1/60

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen District Meeting of the Incorporation Association of County and Municipal Engineers and their luncheon at the Town and County Hall (1903) 20 August 1903 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. Also includes copies of papers read at the meeting;


a) ''Twenty Years Municipal Engineering in Aberdeen'', by William Dyack, Burgh Surveyor. b) ''Tramway Track Construction in Aberdeen'' by J.T. Anderson, Chief Assistant in the Tramway Department. c) ''The Construction of the Aberdeen Electric Cable Subway and High Level Sewer'' by G.R.G. Conway, Resident Engineer at the Girdleness out fall scheme. d) ''Notes on Aberdeen Waterworks'' by John Gordon, Assistant Burgh Surveyor. (1 volume)

SB/1/61

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the Scottish National Sabbath School Convention in the Town and County Hall (1904) 29 September 1904 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/62

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of the new Sculpture Gallery at Aberdeen Art Gallery by Sir George Reid (1905) 8 April 1905 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/63

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the meeting of the Municipal Electrical Association in the Town and County Hall (1905) 1 July 1905 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/64

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Annual Conference of the Independent Order of Rechabites in the Town and County Hall (1905) 7 August 1905



SB/1/65

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook of the Annual Meeting of the Council of the Boys Brigade Association (1905) 8 September 1905 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/66

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the meeting of the National Sea Fisheries Protection Association (1905) 5 October 1905 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/67

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen University Quartercentenary Celebrations (1906) September 1906 Contains: 1. 23 September: Order of service in the University Chapel 2. 25 September: Order of service for the Commemoration service. 3. 26 September: Programme for a reception at Kings College. 4. 27 September: The Chancellor's Banquet. 5. 28 September: University reception at Marischal College. 6. 29 September: Reception by Aberdeen Art Gallery Committee. 7. Memorandum of a meeting at Buckingham Palace concerning the visit by King Edward VII to Aberdeen to open the new buildings at Marischal College. 8. Official correspondence concerning the Royal visit. 9. Copy of an address from the Town Council to


King Edward VII and his reply. 10. Copies of Town Council minutes for the 18th September containing orders by Brigadier General F. MacBean and Aberdeen Royal Army Medical Corps Order relating to the Royal visit. (1 volume)

SB/1/68

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the 4th Anniversary Meeting of the Franco- Scottish Society (1906) 19 September 1906 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. Also includes an alphabetical list of French guests in order of precedence, a programme for the 19th-29th September, and items relating to a luncheon given by J.R. Heaven and the Marquesa de Braceras at Castle of Birse. (1 volume)

SB/1/69

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the opening of the new Head Post Office in Crown Street by the Right Honourable Sydney Burton MP, Postmaster Genera (1907) 6 April 1907 Contains newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/70

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings relating to a visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales to Glasgow (1907) 23 - 26 April 1907

(1 volume) SB/1/71

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the visit of Admiral Lord Charles Beresford and the Channel Fleet to Aberdeen (1907) 10 - 13 July 1907 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper


cuttings and other related items. Also includes: 1. Material relating to a Garden Party at the Duthie Park 2. Portsmouth General Order (17th June 1907) 3. ''Channel Fleet Programme of Summer Cruise'' 4. ''Orders for Visits to Ships of the Channel Fleet'' (24th June 1907) 5. Numbers of Officers, with ranks. (1 volume)

SB/1/72

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Aberdeen congress of the Sanitary Association of Scotland in the Art Gallery (1907) 6 September 1907 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/73

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Proclamation of King George V (1910) 22 June 1910 Contains a copy of the Proclamation given by His Majesty at the Market Cross, a minute of the Town Council meeting, and a copy of the Memorial Service in the West Church of Saint Nicholas (20th May). (1 volume)

SB/1/74

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Coronation of George V and Queen Mary (1911) 22 June 1911 Contains material relating to a luncheon in the Town and County Hall, and a dinner at the Imperial Hotel. Also includes cards for receiving a canister of tea and a parcel of sugar, a copy of the Divine Service in the Music Hall, a typescript list of pensioners formerly in receipt of Poor Relief, and correspondence concerning the army bands. (1 volume)


SB/1/75

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a luncheon in honour of Walter Hines Page, United States Ambassador (1914) 26 March 1914 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related material. (1 volume)

SB/1/76

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the inauguration of a monument commemorating the Battle of Harlaw, 1411, designed by Dr. William Kelly, dedicated specifically to Provost Davidson and the 36 burgesses of Aberdeen who fought at Harlaw (1914) 24 July 1914 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/77

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a demonstration in the Music Hall, concerning the war, addressed by Lord Curzon of Kedleston (1914) 8 September 1914 Contains mostly newspaper cuttings (1 volume)

SB/1/78

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the visit of Field Marshal Viscount French for an inspection of the 1st City of Aberdeen Volunteer Regiment (1917) 24 June 1917 Contains mostly newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/79

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to W.M. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia, in recognition of the Australian support in the Great War (1918) 29 August 1918


Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/80

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Royal visit to Edinburgh (1918) 21 November 1918 Contains newspaper cuttings and a copy of the Order of Service at Saint Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. (1 volume)

SB/1/81

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig, later Earl Haig (1861-1928) for his services to the nation and Empire as Commander-in-Chief of the British Armies in France and Flanders (1915-1919) (1919) 11 July 1919 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/82

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to a visit by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig, later Earl Haig (1861-1928), to Edinburgh (1919) May 1919 Contains newspaper cuttings only (1 volume)

SB/1/83

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 1 (1919) April - July 1919 Scrapbook containing invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and related items for civic receptions for - 1. City Territorial Units (24 April 1919) 2. Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds - Annual Delegate Meeting (9 June 1919)


3. Scottish Federation of Grocers and Provision Merchants Association Annual Meeting (10 June 1919) 4. Scottish Library Association Annual Meeting (4 July 1919) (1 volume )

SB/1/84

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 2 (1920) May - October 1920 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Investiture by Prince Arthur of Connaught (includes copy correspondence) (6 May 1920) 2. Scottish Typographical Society (14 June 1920) 3. Scottish War Savings Committee (18 June 1920) 4. Visit of Princess Mary including the opening of Duthie Park Flower Show and a tour of the Art Gallery (19 August 1920) 5. Annual Conference of the Ancient Noble Order of United Oddfellows (Bolton Unity) (25 August 1920) 6. Annual Meeting of the Scottish Brotherhood Union (15 October 1920) (1 volume)

SB/1/85

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 3 (1921-1922) April 1921 - February 1922 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual Meeting of the British Women's Temperence Association (19 April 1921) 2. Aberdeen congress of the Scottish Trades Unions (20 April 1921) 3. Aberdeen congress of the Scottish National Co-operative Societies (29 April 1921) 4. American and Canadian Delegation of Dry Goods Merchants to Great Britain (3 June 1921) 5. Annual Convention of the Scottish Music Merchants Association (8 June 1921) 6. Visit of the New Zealand Bowlers (30 June 1921) 7. Annual Meeting of the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners Approved Society (2 August 1921) 8. Meeting of the Scottish National Union of


Allotment Holders (27 August 1921) 9. Wedding gift to Princess Mary, including copy correspondence on arrangements (December 1921 - February 1922) (1 volume)

SB/1/86

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 4 (1922) March - October 1922 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual Meeting of the Nothern Counties Amateur Swimming Association (25 March 1922) 2. Aberdeen Conference of the Women's Guild of the Church of Scotland (27 March 1922) 3. Junior International Football Association - Scotland v England (22 April 1922) 4. Third Annual Conference of the Scottish National Association of Health Visitors, Women Sanitary Inspectors and School Nurses (20 May 1922) 5. Aberdeen Conference of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (29 June 1922) 6. Visit of the Australian Bowlers (July 1922) 7. Visit of Queen Mary, including a graduation ceremony at the Mitchell Hall and the opening ceremony of the Rowett Research Institute. Contains newspaper cuttings only (12 September 1922) 8. Opening of the new Tramwat Offices, Union Bank Buildings, Marischal Street (26 October 1922) 9. Aberdeen Conference of the Scottish Churches' Missionary Campaign (31 October 1922) (1 volume)

SB/1/87

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 5 (1923) May - December 1923 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual Assembly of the Congregational Union of Scotland (1 May 1923) 2. Aberdeen Conference of the Scottish Tramways Association (25 May 1923)


3. Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Master Bakers (5 June 1923) 4. Annual Conference of the Institute of Cleansing Superintendents (19 - 20 June 1923) 5. Visit of the Torpedo Boat Destroyers Division (16 - 20 October 1923) 6. Majority Celebration of the Scottish Commercial Travellers Association (17 November 1923) 7. Annual Conference of the Educational Institute of Scotland (27 December 1923) (1 volume)

SB/1/88

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Royal Garden Party at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh (1923) 11 July 1923 Contains copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/89

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 6 (1924) May - November 1924 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual Conference of the British Legion (Scotland) (31 May 1924) 2. Visit of the Second Division, First Battle Squadron, Atlantic Fleet to Aberdeen (2 - 6 June 1924) 3. Aberdeen Conference of the Scottish National Federation of Institutions and Societies for the Blind (13 June 1924) 4. Aberdeen Corporation Tramways Jubilee Celebrations (1 September 1924) 5. Annual Conference of the Institute of Cleansing Superintendents; Annual Conference of the Incorporated Sanitary Association of Scotland (3 - 5 September 1924) 6. Annual Conference of the National Veterinary Medical Association of Great Britain and Ireland (9 September 1924) 7. Visit of the Executive Council of the National Association of Local Government Officers (17 September 1924) 8. Annual Conference of the Scottish National


Brotherhood Union (17 October 1924) 9. Annual Conference of the Church of Scotland Young Men's Guild (21 - 23 November 1924) (1 volume)

SB/1/90

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 7 (1925) April - November 1925 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Scottish Federation of Meat Traders (8 - 9 April 1925) 2. Scottish Council of the National Federation of Newsagents and Booksellers (13 April 1925) 3. Visit of the 2nd Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders, to Aberdeen (8 June 1925) 4. Summer Meeting of the Institute of Water Engineers (Scottish Section) (31 July 1925) 5. Visit to Aberdeen of the 9th International Prison Congress (London) (17 August 1925) 6. Visit of the USS Lamson and the USS Coghlan to Aberdeen (31 August 1925) 7. Visit of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce to Aberdeen (24 September 1925) 8. Annual Meeting of the Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures (Scottish Section) (25 September 1925) 9. Visit to Aberdeen of the King and Queen. Relates specifically to the dedication of the War Memorial and opening of the Art Gallery extension and Cowdray Hall (including photographs) (29 September 1925) 10. Annual Conference of the Scottish Council of Women Citizens Association (9 October 1925) 11. Copy of the Order of Service for the memorial service to Queen Alexandra in the West Church of Saint Nicholas (27 November 1925) (1 volume)

SB/1/91

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 8 (1926) February - October 1926 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus,


newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. 18th Scottish National Salon of the Scottish Photographic Federation (19 February 1926) 2. Annual Meeting of the Association of Local Lands Valuation Assessors of Scotland (30 April 1926) 3. Annual Meeting of the Scottish Legal Life Assurance Society (24 June 1926) 4. Aberdeen Town Council Outing to Aboyne Castle for elderly and disabled citizens (10 July 1926) 5. Complimentary passes for elderly and disabled citizens for the Harry Gordon Entertainers at the Beach Ballroom (14, 21, 28 August, 4 September 1926) 6. Visit of the South African Bowlers (26 July 1926) 7. Visit of the USS destroyers 'Isherwood' and 'Case' to Aberdeen (28 July 1926) 8. Annual Conference of the British Legion, Scotland (Women's Section) (28 August 1926) 9. Annual Conference of the Scottish Federation of Merchant Tailors (7 September 1926) 10. Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Insurance Committees (24 September 1926) 11. Inauguration of the Extension of the Water Works by Princess Arthur of Connaught, Duchess of Fife (30 September 1926) 12. Annual Assembly of the Baptist Union and House Mission of Scotland (25 - 28 October 1926) (1 volume)

SB/1/92

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 9 (1927) March - October 1927 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual General Meeting of the Northern Counties Amateur Swimming Association (26 March 1927) 2. Annual Meeting of the National Amalgamated Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen and Clerks (15 April 1927) 3. Annual Conference of the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters (16 April 1927) 4. Presentation of the Freedom of the City to the Right Honourable Viscount Cowdray nd the Right Honourable Viscountess Cowdray. To Viscount Cowdray for public service and generosity to the City of Aberdeen - includes correspondence concerning the death of Lord Cowdray on the 1st of May


1927. To Viscountess Cowdray for public service and liberality to hospitals and the nursing professions - includes newspaper cuttings concerning the Freedom of Colchester granted to Lady Cowdray (3 May 1927) 5. Annual Meeting of the Representative Church Council of the Scottish Episcopal Church (4 May 1927) 6. 10th Annual Conference of the National Federation of Building Trade Operatives (27 June - 1 July 1927) 7. Visit of the USS destroyers 'Whipple' and 'Barker' to Aberdeen (12 July 1927) 8. Visit to Aberdeen of South African Farmers (30 July 1927) 9. Air League of the British Empire - Display and lecture by Mrs Eliott-Lyn at the Links (9 September 1927) 10. Meeting of the Association of Burgh Officials of Scotland (16 September 1927) 11. Newspaper cutings relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh to the Duke of York (11 October 1927) 12. Scottish War Savings Committees Conference (14 October 1927) 13. Imperial Agricultural Research Conference (22 October 1927) 14. Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Robert Williams of Park for his services to the Empire in the development of the Continent of Africa (24 October 1927) (1 volume)

SB/1/93

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 10 (1928) April - September 1928 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual National Council of the British Women's Temperance Association (April 1928) 2. Visit of the Board of Officers of the International Council of Women (May 1928) 3. Annual Meeting of the Scottish Library Association (30 May 1928) 4. Annual Conference of the Boy Scouts Association of Scotland (1 June 1928) 5. Visit to Aberdeen of the Scottish Australian Delegation (11 June 1928)


6. Meeting of the National Master Farriers and Blacksmiths Association of the United Kingdom (14 June 1928) 7. Annual Meeting of the Trustees Savings Bank Association (19 June 1928) 8. Visit of the New Zealand Bowlers (9 July 1928) 9. General Moveable Meeting of the Caledonian Order of United Oddfellows (25 August 1928) 10. Annual Conference of the Burns Federation (7 September 1928) 11. Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Admiral of the Fleet, the Right Honourable, The Earl Jellicoe of Scapa (1859-1935), and the Reverend Robert Laws of Livingstonia (1851-1934). To Earl Jellicoe for his distinguished war service. To Laws of Livingstonia for his missionary activity in Central Africa (26 September 1928) (1 volume)

SB/1/94

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Conference of the Union of Churches of Scotland (1929) 26 October 1929 Contains a copy of the Order of Proceedings, newspaper cuttings, photographs and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/95

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 11 (1930) April - December 1930 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual Assembly of the Congregational Union of Scotland (29 April 1930) 2. Scottish Cricket Union - Scotland v Ireland (21 June 1930) 3. Visit of Australian Bowlers (17 July 1930) 4. Annual Moveable Conference of the Ancient Noble Order of United Oddfellows (Bolton Unity) (28 August 1930) 5. 10th International Meeting of the Franco-Scottish Society (24 September 1930) 6. Annual Conference of the Scottish National


Council of Young Men's Christian Association (26 September 1930) 7. Annual Meeting of the Educational Institute of Scotland (30 December 1930) (1 volume)

SB/1/96

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 12 (1931) February - July 1931 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Launch of 'Grab Dredger No.2', at Aberdeen Harbour (19 February 1931) 2. Visit of the Institute of Certified Grocers (8 April 1931) 3. Annual Conference of the Union of Post Office Workers (5 May 1931) 4. Meeting of the Perth and North Eastern Counties Association (25 May 1931) 5. Celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the birth of the founder of Aberdeen University, William Elphinstone (4 - 7 June 1931) 6. National Council of Women of Great Britain (17 June 1931) 7. North of Scotland Tour of the Caledonia Bowlers Touring Club (21 July 1931) (1 volume)

SB/1/97a

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Sir James Murray, benefactor of Aberdeen Art Gallery, and to Sir George Adam Smith, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Aberdeen University - VOLUME 1 (1931) 7 October 1931 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/97b

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Sir James Murray, benefactor of Aberdeen Art Gallery, and to Sir George Adam Smith, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Aberdeen University - VOLUME 2


(1931) 7 October 1931 Contains letters of acceptance only (1 volume)

SB/1/98

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 13 (1932 - 1933) March 1932 - November 1933 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association (26 March 1932) 2. Annual Meeting of the Representative Church Council of the Scottish Episcopal Church (26 April 1932) 3. Luncheon in honour of Vice-Admiral H.P. Douglas and A.S. Moss Blundell (11 May 1932) 4. Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Master Bakers (23 May 1932) 5. Visit of the London Scottish Bowling Association (1 August 1932) 6. Luncheon held in the Palace Hotel for the Queen Titania Doll's House Exhibition (9 August 1932) 7. Visit of Prince George for the Opening of the North East Industries Exhibition (9 September 1932) 8. British Pharmaceutical Conference (12 September 1932) 9. National Aviation Day with Sir Alan Cobham (24 September 1932) 10. Annual Conference of the British Brotherhood Union (20 - 22 October 1932) 11. Lord Provost's Luncheon at the Royal Athenaeum (28 October 1932) 12. Meeting of the Educational Endowments (Scotland) Commissioners (7 February 1933) 13. Presentation of a portrait to ex-Lord Provost James R. Rust (16 February 1933) 14. 25th Scottish National Salon of the Scottish Photographic Federation in the Art Gallery (18 February - 11 March 1933) 15. Annual Meeting of the College of Nursing (27 April 1933) 16. Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Insurance Committees (29 - 30 September 1933) 17. Annual Conference of the Headmistresses Association (Scotland) (4 November 1933)

(1 volume)


SB/1/99

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook of the Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science (1934) 5 - 12 September 1934 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)

SB/1/100

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 14 (1935) February - November 1935 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Visit to Aberdeen of HDMS 'Hvidbjornen' (12 February 1935) 2. Visit of Douai-British Club (14 May 1935) 3. Annual Conference of the Printing and Kindred Trades Federation (15 May 1935) 4. The Scottish National and Town Planning Conference (17 May 1935) 5. 41st Annual Conference of the Sanitary Inspector's Association of Scotland (30 - 31 May 1935) 6. 5th Conference of Scottish Opticians (4 June 1935) 7. Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Government Matrons of Poor Law Institutions (15 June 1935) 8. Visit of the Swedish naval training ships 'Najaden' and 'Jarramas' to Aberdeen (22 June - 5 July 1935) 9. Visit of South African Bowlers (8 July 1935) 10. 3rd International Conference of Soil Science (12 August 1935) 11. Annual Conference of the Church of Scotland's Young Men's Guild (1 November 1935) (1 volume)


SB/1/101

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Silver Jubilee of George V (1910-1935) recording the celebrations (1935) 6 May 1935 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items.

(1 volume)


SB/1/102

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Silver Jubilee of George V (1910-1935) (1935) 6 May 1935 Contains a copy of a trade supplement to the Press and Journal entitled ''Royal Silver Jubilee 1910 - 1935''. (1 volume)

SB/1/103

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the death of George V and the Proclamation of Edward VIII - VOLUME 1 (1936) 1936 Contains mainly newspaper cuttings (1 volume)

SB/1/104

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the death of George V and the Proclamation of Edward VIII - VOLUME 2 (1936) 1936 Contains mainly newspaper cuttings (1 volume)

SB/1/105

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the launch of HMS 'Aberdeen' in January 1936 and its visit to the city in October 1936 (1936) January + October 1936 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, newspaper cuttings and other related items (1 volume)

SB/1/106

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 15 (1936) February - December 1936 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Annual Conference of the National Federation of


Master Painters in Scotland (21 February 1936) 2. Annual Conference of the British Women's Temperance Association (31 March 1936) 3. Annual Meeting of the Representative Church Council of the Scottish Episcopal Church (5 May 1936) 4. Annual Conference of the National Association of Local Government Officers (29 May 1936) 5. Annual Conference of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (12 June 1936) 6. Visit of the Scottish Australian Delegation (12 June 1936) 7. National Scottish Meeting of the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs (19 June 1936) 8. Annual General Council of the Customs and Excise Federation (23 June 1936) 9. Annual Conference of the Soroptimist Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland (26 June 1936) 10. Visit of Canadian Bowlers (2 July 1936) 11. Visit of delegates to the British Commonwealth Scientific Conference (26 September 1936) 12. Visit of HMS 'Aberdeen' (7 October 1936) 13. Conference of the National Savings Movement in Scotland (16 October 1936) 14. Presentation of portrait to Henry Alexander, former Lord Provost (1932- 1935) (8 December 1936) (1 volume)

SB/1/107

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Proclamation and Coronation of George VI - VOLUME 1 (1937) 1937 Contains mostly newspaper cuttings (1 volume)

SB/1/108

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Proclamation and Coronation of George VI - VOLUME 2 (1937) 1937 Contains mostly newspaper cuttings (1 volume)


SB/1/109a

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 16 (1937) January - August 1937 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Visit of Salvation Army Officers (11 January 1937) 2. Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association (27 February 1937) 3. Annual Meeting of the Congregational Union of Scotland (27 April 1937) 4. Annual Meeting of the Historical Association of Scotland (29 May 1937) 5. Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Midwives Association (12 June 1937) 6. Annual Conference of the British Order of Ancient Free Gardeners' Friendly Society (4 August 1937) 7. Visit of the Duchess of Gloucester to Aberdeen to open the Saint Katherine's Club for Girls (West North Street) (4 September 1937) 8. Annual Conference of the Girls' Guildry (1 October 1937) 9. Annual Conference of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders' Associations (19 October 1937) 10. Visit of Dunedin Scottish Societies (2 August 1937) (1 volume)

SB/1/109b

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to various events and conferences held in the city: Volume 17 (1938) January - November 1938 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. 1. Conference of Social Service Workers (28 January 1938) 2. Visit and concert by Yehudi Menuhin (10 March 1938) 3. Visit by the BBC Orchestra (23 March 1938) 4. 19th Annual Conference of the Scottish National Health Visitors Association (21 May 1938) 5. Annual Conference of the British Federation of Master Painters (28 May 1938)


6. Annual Conference of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows (6 June 1938) 7. Annual Conference of the Garden Cities and Town Planning Association (7 June 1938) 8. Meeting of the National Association of Cemetery and Crematorium Superintendents. Visit to Aberdeen by the Federation of Cremation Authorities in Great Britain (1 July 1938) 9. Visit of New Zealand Touring Party. Civic Party from Dunedin (5 July 1938) 10. Visit to Aberdeen of the International Council of Women (22 July 1938) 11. Annual Conference of the Institute of Park Administration (31 August - 2 September 1938) 12. Visit of Joseph P. Kennedy, American Ambassador, to Aberdeen (2 September 1938) 13. Annual Conference of the Scottish Library Association (13 September 1938) 14. Annual Conference of the Scottish Painters Society (15 September 1938) 15. Annual Conference of the Scottish Brotherhood Union (14 October 1938) 16. Visit to Aberdeen of the Joint Central Committee of the Scottish Police Federation (20 October 1938) 17. Visit to Aberdeen of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (4 November 1938) (1 volume)

SB/1/110

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Presentation of the Freedom of the City to the Gordon Highlanders in the School Playing Fields at Harlaw Road, in recognition of their historical association with the City of Aberdeen, courage in battle and defence of their country (1949) 1949 Contains invitation lists, copies of tickets, menus, newspaper cuttings and other related items. (1 volume)


SB/1/111

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Proclamation of Elizabeth II (1952) 9 February 1952 Contains mostly newspaper cuttings (1 volume)

SB/1/112

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the Carillon Bells of Saint Nicholas Church (1952-1954) 31 October 1952 - 17 September 1954 Contains invitation lists, newspaper cuttings and other related items. Includes copies of the Service of Dedication of Carillon (31 October 1952) and the service to mark the completion of Carillon (17 September 1954) (1 volume)

SB/1/113

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook comprising a collection of miscellaneous invitation cards, menus and programmes: Volume 1 (1905-1910) April 1905 - September 1910

(1 volume) SB/1/114

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook comprising a collection of miscellaneous invitation cards, menus and programmes: Volume 2 (1877-1925) September 1877 - September 1925

(1 volume) SB/1/115

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook comprising a collection of miscellaneous invitation cards, menus and programmes: Volume 3 (1925-1935) November 1925 - April 1935

(1 volume)


SB/1/116

Civic Scrapbook - Scrapbook comprising a collection of miscellaneous invitation cards, menus and programmes: Volume 4 (1935-1940) May 1935 - February 1940

(1 volume) SB/1/117

Civic Scrapbook - Indexed collection of newspaper cuttings relating especially to meetings of the Police Commissioners (1868-1880) 6 October 1868 - 14 January 1880 Includes items on water bills and Town Council meetings (1 volume)

SB/1/118

Civic Scrapbook - Indexed collection of newspaper cuttings relating to the proposed Aberdeen Extension and Improvement Bill (1882-1883) 8 August 1882 - 6 August 1883 Also contains advertisements and posters for opposition meetings (1 volume)

SB/1/119

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of newspaper cuttings relating mainly to legal disputes in and around Aberdeen (1883-1891) 20 February 1883 - 16 January 1891 Also contains a number of cuttings on other civic events (1 volume)


SB/1/120

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of national newspaper cuttings relating to local civic events, elections, legal disputes and Town Council meetings (1888-1936) 12 September 1888 - 1 June 1936 Also contains many local interest reports, including item on new golf course at Hazlehead (1 volume)

SB/1/121

Civic Scrapbook - Indexed collection of newspaper cuttings relating especially to Scottish legal proceedings (1891-1895) 27 January 1891 - 21 December 1895

(1 volume) SB/1/122

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of articles from The Scotsman covering the debate in Edinburgh concerning imprisonment options for juvenile delinquents and the Prisons (Scotland) Act of 1877 (1907) 8 - 20 March 1907

(1 volume) SB/1/123

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of national newspaper cuttings relating to Town Planning Conference held in London (1910-1913) 22 September 1910 - 27 March 1913 Attended by Depute Town Clerk, James W. Davidson. Includes extracts from: 1. ''The Municipal Journal'' (14 October 1910) 2. ''The Architect and Contract Reporter'' (14 October 1910) 3. ''The Builder'' (Vol XCIX. 15 October 1910) 4. ''The Building News'' (14 October 1910) 5. ''The Architect's and Builder's Journal'' (Vol 32. 19 October 1910). Also contains subsequent reports from local press. (1 volume)


SB/1/124

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of newspaper cuttings relating to Town Council appointments, the royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, and other civic events (1924-1934) 8 April 1924 - 25 May 1934 Contains copy certificates of Freedom of City for Viscount and Viscountess Cowdray of Cowdray (1 volume)

SB/1/125

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of newspaper cuttings relating to Armistice Day services in Aberdeen (1924-1936) 11 November 1924 - 9 November 1936 Also includes national reports from 1924. Contains cuttings of press photographs; notification of memorial service cards, order of service programmes, wreath cards, copy letters on service arrangements (1 volume)

SB/1/126

Civic Scrapbook - Indexed collection of newspaper cuttings relating to Town Council events, schools, housing, health, industry and other topics (1925-1934) 14 September 1925 - 21 July 1934

(1 volume) SB/1/127

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the presentation of Freedom of the City to Sir Thomas Jaffrey, Rev. Robert Laws and Admiral of the Fleet, Right Honourable Earl Jellicoe of Scapa (1927-1932) 4 September 1927 - 21 June 1932 Includes correspondence from a number of jewellers pertaining to the design of caskets for the presentation. Also includes correspondence about the design of a trophy to be won at the Scottish Automobile Rally (4-9 July 1932) (1 volume)


SB/1/128

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the Silver Jubilee of King George V (1935) 1935 Includes programmes for Town House ceremony and Divine Service at West Church of St. Nicholas (6 May 1935), an advertisement for souvenirs, a message to school children and a design for new city flag. (1 file)

SB/1/129

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the arrangements for the royal visit to Aberdeen on 10 March 1941 to open formally the new bridge over the River Dee (1940-1941) 21 November 1940 - 10 March 1941 Includes letters of invitation, notes on planning, guest lists and other related items (1 file)

SB/1/130

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the presentation of Freedom of the City to Lord Boyd-Orr of Brechin and the Right Honourable Thomas Johnston on 16 March 1949 (1949) 16 March 1949 Includes invitations, tickets, guest list, speeches, programme of proceedings and other related items. Also includes list of the Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen. (1 file)

SB/1/131

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the presentation of the Freedom of the City to the Gordon Highlanders on 20 August 1949 (1949) 20 August 1949 Includes invitations, tickets, guest lists, speeches, programme of proceedings and other related items (1 file)


SB/1/132

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1953) 1953 Includes programmes, invitations and tickets for the Divine Service in the West Church of St. Nicholas (2 June 1953) (1 volume)

SB/1/133

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the Queen Mother's visit to Aberdeen (30 September 1953) to open the new aluminium bridge at the entrance to Victoria Dock, to open Provost Skene's House, and to visit Northfield Church (1953) 1953 Includes invitations, replies, guest lists, programmes, photographs, newspapers, drafts for information brochures, seating/menu plans, and minutes of relevant Harbour Commissioners and Town Council meetings. (1 file)

SB/1/134

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Aberdeen (13 August 1955) to tour the Royal Aberdeen Hospital for Sick Children and the City (1955) 1955 Contains invitations, tickets, guest lists, route, traffic and crowd arrangements, menus and seat plans, and newspaper cuttings and press photographs (1 file)

SB/1/135

Civic Scrapbook - Collection of documents relating to the presentation of new colours by H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester to the 4/7th Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders (1955) 20 August 1955 Contains official programme, invitations, menu and seating plans, speeches, itinerary and order of ceremony

(1 file)


SB/2

Education Department Scrapbooks (1921-1936) 1921 - 1936

(2 volumes) SB/2/1

Education Department Scrapbook: Collection of local newspaper cuttings relating to education provision in the various schools and colleges of Aberdeen (1921-1931) 26 March 1921 - 23 May 1931

(1 volume) SB/2/2

Education Department Scrapbook: Indexed collection of newspaper cuttings relating to education throughout Scotland (1921-1936) 24 December 1921 - 14 September 1936

(1 volume)


SB/3

Finance Department Scrapbooks (1891-1916) 1891 - 1916

(1 volume) SB/3/1

Finance Department Scrapbook: Collection of newspaper cuttings relating to Aberdeen Town Council's finances, including reports on taxation, budgets, debts and various accounts (1891-1916) 7 September 1891 - 1 November 1916

(1 volume)


SB/4

Transport Department Scrapbook and File (1896-1898) 1896 - 1898

(1 volume and 1 file) SB/4/1

Transport Department Scrapbook: Collection of articles relating to the proposed purchase of Aberdeen Tramways by the Great North of Scotland Railway Company, and the subsequent Tramways Bill (1896-1898) 8 August 1896 - 1 November 1898 Also contains reports on candidates for municipal elections (1 file)

SB/4/2

Transport Department Scrapbook: Collection of local and national newspaper cuttings relating to the proposed Great North of Scotland Railway Bill with provision for the Waterloo extension (1897-1898) 13 November 1897 - 2 August 1898

(1 volume)


SB/5

Police Department Scrapbooks (1940-1972) 1940 - 1972

(2 volumes) SB/5/1

Police Department Scrapbook: Collection of newspaper cuttings including business regulation advertisements, licensing application lists, job advertisements and other related articles (1940-1966) 7 November 1940 - 3 November 1966 Also includes civic invitations (1 volume)

SB/5/2

Police Department Scrapbook: Collections of newspaper cuttings including business regulation advertisements, licensing application lists, job advertisements and other related articles (1967-1972) 19 January 1967 - 12 October 1972 Also includes official programme for opening of Fire Brigade Administrative and Operational Headquarters (1 volume)


SB/6

Unidentified Scrapbook (1925) 1925

(1 volume) SB/6/1

Unidentified Scrapbook: Collection of extracts from the British Medical Journal relating to the Royal opening of the British Medical Association's new house in Tavistock Square, London (1925) 13 July 1925 Describes new house and other British Medical Association houses throughout the world. Also contains a supplement to the British Medical Journal for the occasion (1 volume)

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