[Aitken Collection.  A collection of 130 items relating to Hugh MacDiarmid, real name Christopher Murray Grieve.  The collection was formed by William Russell Aitken (1913-1998), MacDiarmid's friend, editor and literary agent.  It includes early editions of MacDiarmid's poems, many inscribed by the poet, and many rare ephemeral items such as posters and photographs.]
MacDiarmid, Hugh,1892-1978.
Aitken, William Russell,former owner.StEdNL
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Individual titles are also catalogued separately.  The shelfmark prefix is 'Aitken'.
Provenance: Some of the items carry an inscription by William Russell Aitken, or are annotated by him.
Scottish poetry