Gifts and deposits
Our collections of gifts and deposits can be themed into...
Estate papers
(pdf.53k) are those of local landed families and frequently span more than two or three hundred years. They can reflect the lives and occupations of tenants and employees as well as the domestic, economic and political concerns of the incumbent families, while providing insight into agricultural and industrial development.
The records of business and industry (pdf.70k) include collections created by law firms and their clients, by manufacturers, retailers and other commercial institutions. They often include financial and administrative records, title deeds and other legal papers, advertising ephemera and plans. They can also include personal and recreational papers.
The
union, guild and association records (pdf.70k) include those created by trades unions, guilds and societies as well as party political associations. These records often include membership details as well as evidence of their activities
Our
people, family and community records (pdf.95k) include the personal papers of individuals as well as genealogical collections relating to particular families. They also contain collections about the histories of specific towns or villages. These records, created by the area's communities, provide valuable insights into change and development over the centuries
Religion and philanthropy records (pdf.43k). Most kirk session and other church records are held at the NAS, but a few collections relating to local churches and congregations are held by us, as are records relating to some local charities
Education, leisure and recreation records (pdf.69k) provide insights into our activities and aspirations, and often include individuals' details.
Politics and the state (pdf.37k) document the activities of individuals and organs of the state, including the military and local administrative organisations.
A list of all our collections can be found in our Summary of Holdings leaflet which you can download from the list on the right
