Papers of John Scott Maclay, 1905-1992, 1st Viscount Muirshiel
- Reference:GB 248 DC 371
- Dates of Creation:1926-1988
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:1.65 metres
Scope and Content
- Personal papers, 1941-1944;
- Political working papers, 1940-1988;
- Diaries, 1944-1944;
- Speeches, mid 20th century;
- Presscuttings, 1939-1957;
- Miscellaneous, 1926-1964;
- Sir William Burrell's Trust Papers, 1945-1987.
Administrative / Biographical History
John Scott Maclay was born on 25 October 1905 , son of 1st Baron Maclay, PC, and was created 1st Viscount Muirshiel of Kilmacolm in 1964 . Maclay was educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge and married Betty L'Estrange Astley (died 1974) in 1930 . He became MP (National Liberal and Unionist) for Montrose Burghs, 1940-1950 and for Renfrewshire West, 1950-1964. He led the British Merchant Shipping Mission to Washington DC during World War II and served as Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Production May-July, 1945; Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, 1951-1952; Minister of State for Colonial Affairs, October 1956 - January 1957; Secretary of State for Scotland, Jan 1957 - July 1962. He was also a Privy Councillor 1952; President of the National Liberal Council, 1957-1967; Chairman of the Joint Exchanger Board for Northern Ireland, 1965-1972; Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire 1967-80; director of the Clydesdale Bank from 1970, Senior Trustee of Sir William Burrell's Trust in the 1970s-1980s.
He was awarded Hon. LLD at Edinburgh University, 1963; Strathclyde University, 1966; and Glasgow University, 1970. He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George 1944; awarded the Order of the Companions of Honour 1962, the Order of the Thistle in 1973; Knight in 1973.
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
There is open access to these records, however, the executors' approval must be sought in order to publish any research that has made use of this collection.
Acquisition Information
Deposit: Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co, Glasgow : Dec 2003 : ACCN 2828
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
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Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Appraisal Information
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Custodial History
ACCN 2828 with Sir William Burrell's Trustees before deposit at GUAS
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Location of Originals
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Additional Information
Description compiled in line with the following international standards: International Council on Archives, ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999and National Council on Archives, Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names
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