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A talk and readings given by Alan Taylor and Rosemary Goring on the life and writings of Muriel Spark; and booksinging for Taylor's book Appointment in Arezzo... Includes a brochure on Arezzo, an announcement flyer and an admittance ticket to the event.

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Completed and signed donation form for Muriel Spark-related items, donated by Dickson to the Edinburgh Council Heritage and Arts Division Museums and Galleries.

Scope and Contents From the Item: 34 books, 2 hand painted pieces on wood, poster for the novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, signed photograph of Maggie Smith (and authentication letter to Dickson), 2 phonodisks of the soundtrack to The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, 7 color movie cards for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, publicity aid for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, sheet music for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Unit lists for filming The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, 9 programs and playbills for the stage version of The Prime...

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"Thank you for your letter...suggesting that Dame Muriel Spark be awarded the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh...."

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Extract of entries in the records for the census of Scotland of Apr 1891 and Mar 1901, St. George Parish, County Edinburgh.

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Two views of the exterior of Christina Kay's former home at 1fl 4 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh.

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Muriel Spark items and books up for auction: p20-24.

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Letter from the gallery declining Dickson's offer to donate a painting of Spark by Andy Bridge. Includes a postcard featuring the painting and a color photo slide of same.

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"I hope you enjoy these and thanks for offering to send one on to Penelope...." Removed from Strachan's Nevertheless: Sparkian Tales in Bulawayo.

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Snapshot of an outdoor exhibit poster regarding Muriel Spark and James Gillespie's School.