Identity area
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- 1650-2017 (Creation)
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Repository
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Personal correspondence and other papers relating specifically to individual family members. The papers include personal correspondence of the Marquess of Argyll and Margaret Douglas, 1660-1673, papers of the 8th Duke of Argyll as Secretary of State for India, and for Lord Lorne, later 9th Duke of Argyll, as Governor General of Canada, 1878-1883. A large and interesting collection of family correspondence exists for the 8th Duke and Duchess and their extended family, including the Dukes of Sutherland, Northumberland and the Royal family. A very complete archive for the 10th Duke comprises extensive correspondence and diaries.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Personal papers are arranged by individual and, within that section, chronologically as far as possible, allowing for the addition of further papers as they come to light.