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Reference NumberHCA/D776
Archive CentreInverness
TitleAlan Lawson Papers
Date1725-1992
DescriptionThe greater part of this collection comprises his notes compiled during research into a wide variety of topics relating to Highlands history, and manuscripts of numerous articles submitted to magazines and of his book on the history of Stratherrick, together with manuscripts of his short stories; a few papers relating to the Inverness Burns Club, Inverness Field Club, and Stratherrick Public Hall; publications include the programmes for some Glasgow University theatrical productions in which Alan Lawson played a small part.
Administrative HistoryAlan Lawson (1910 - 7.8.1992) graduated from Glasgow University with an M.A.; his career was in education and he eventually retired as Depute Director of Education in Inverness County Council in 1975. For several years thereafter he served as part-time Archivist for Highland Regional Council. He was an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable historian and the author of many articles on historical topics and of short stories, and served as President of Inverness Field Club.
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