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1. Family tree showing six generations with dates and occupations. One page typed with written additions.
2. Five pages of typed notes taken from Dunfermline Census records.
3. One page of typed excerpts from Dunfermline newspaper, 22 Mar 1958.
4. Four pages photocopied from The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning, and History by George F. Black, published by The New York Public Library and Readex Books.
5. One printed Family Surname History in paper cover, with seal of the Library of the Hall of Names, London (large)

This stereo long playing record of compositions by Paul McCartney was issued by MPL Communications Ltd in 1980. The record included Waterfalls which Kenneth MacMillan used to create a pas de deux for Jennifer Penney and Anthony Dowell of The Royal Ballet which was performed at a Gala at the London Palladium Theatre, London on 30 Nov 1980. There is a handwritten dedication on the front cover of the sleeve, 'July 19th 1980 Good Luck for 'Song' ... 'the remainder is illegible

Kenneth MacMillan created this three-act ballet for The Royal Ballet which received its first performance on 14 Feb 1978 at the Royal Opera House, London.

Correspondence between Marianne Jacoby and Kenneth MacMillan comprising:

1. Three invoices for Psychotherapy, 1 Mar 1970, 1 Jan 1971, 1 Mar 1972
2. Handwritten letter from Marianne Jacoby on Hof Maran Arosa letter headed paper, with reference to his psychological illness and hoping that he will be able to sleep, 15 Sep 1971, with envelope
3. Typed short letter from Marianne Jacoby cancelling the next session. Discusses view of their last session and whether next session should be their last, 4 Mar 1972
4. Handwritten letter from Kenneth MacMillan in response to the above and discussing the fact that Mrs Jacoby does not like him seeing Dr Carl Lambert at the same time as seeing her. He suggests terminating their sessions and thanks her for her kindness and understanding over the past two and a half years, 7 Mar 1972
5. Handwritten letter from Mariann Jacoby in response to the above, thanking him for the 'difficult' letter and understanding why he would wish to continue with Dr Lambert as his life has changed so much. Would have preferred to discuss the reasons more openly. Mentions photograph of Kenneth MacMillan at 12 years old and how to return this, 11 Mar 1972

Margot Fonteyn is the Prima Ballerina Assoluta of The Royal Ballet. She was Juliet in the first performance of Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet (although the role was created for Lynn Seymour) and Kenneth MacMillan dedicated The Prince of the Pagodas to her. The correspondence in this file comprises

1. Handwritten letter on Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo headed notepaper, in her excitement she forgot to say how marvellous the pas de deux is. Absolutely right for Anya (Linden)
2. Handwritten letter on Grosvenor House, London headed notepaper, thanking him for the flowers and thanking him and Peter (Wright) for 'what I know was a 'thank you' from you', July 25th, no year
3. Handwritten letter from Teatro alla Scala, Milan, sending good wishes for his new position as Director of The Royal Ballet, undated but envelope postmarked 14.9.1970
4. Handwritten card thanking Kenneth MacMillan and Peter (Wright) for a huge bouquet and sending best wishes, Dec 26th, no year
5. Handwritten postcard of L'Opera de Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Monte-Carlo, thanking him for the birthday telegram, undated but envelope postmarked 8.6.1979

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Manon for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 7.3.1974 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet was recorded in Benesh Movement Notation by Monica Parker and there are four files of the score in the Kenneth MacMillan Archive Collection. This file contains photocopies of Monica Parker's working score and includes some material that is not in the original score. The material comprises

1. A typed note giving instructions for arranging the score in the folder
2. Act I, 40 pages of photocopied Benesh Movement Notation score
3. Act II, 48 pages of photocopied Benesh Movement Notation score
4. One typed page giving details of Act II, scenes 1 and 2 dances and page numbers for the music score
5. Act II, 83 pages of photocopied Benesh Movement Notation score, some duplicating item 3 above
6. Act III, 15 pages of photocopied Benesh Movement Notation score

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Manon for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 7.3.1974 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet was recorded in Benesh Movement Notation by Monica Parker and there are four files of the score in the Kenneth MacMillan Archive Collection. This file contains Act III of Monica Parker's working score and comprises

1. One lined page with a list of the music and dances, some with dancers' names atttached, in blue biro and pencil
2. Two typed pages, one with instructions for filing the document, one with a typed list of the scenes in Act III by number, and the page number for the music score
3. 39 pages of the Benesh Movement Notation score in pencil
4. 39 pages of Benesh Movement Notation score, in pencil with some pages numbered in black ink

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Manon for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 7.3.1974 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet was recorded in Benesh Movement Notation by Monica Parker and there are four files of the score in the Kenneth MacMillan Archive Collection. This file contains Act II of Monica Parker's working score and comprises

1. One lined page with a list of the music excerpts plus some dancers' names, in red biro and black ink. Dated 6.2.1975
2. One page of Act II scene 1 and Act II scene 2 list of the scenes and the music, in blue biro
3. 56 pages of Benesh Movement Notation score, 2 pages of photocopied score and three smaller unlined pages with notes. Mostly in pencil with page numbers in blue biro

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Manon for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 7.3.1974 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet was recorded in Benesh Movement Notation by Monica Parker and there are four files of the score in the Kenneth MacMillan Archive Collection. This file contains Act I of Monica Parker's working score and comprises

1. Two pages titled Manon Act I scene 1, with a list of music and dancers' names and a list of characters, in pencil
2. One lined page with notes for the music for Act I scene 1 in biro, with corrections in pencil
3. 42 pages of notation, in pencil with some notes in red biro

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet of Manon for The Royal Ballet which had its first performance at the Royal Opera House, London on 7 Mar 1974.