| Description | Letter from John M. Wilson, Town Clerk, notifying Mary Esslemont of the City of Aberdeen's decision to confer on her the Freedom of the City, 30 June 1981.
Two sets of Order of Proceedings, menu, invitation cards and admissions tickets for the Freedom ceremony, with cover letter from John M. Wilson, Town Clerk, 6 October 1981.
Letters of congratulations from friends and well-wishers, June - October 1981. Includes a letter from Lady Aberdeen, 30 June 1981 and a telegram from Aberdeen Social Democrats, 8 October 1981. Also, a typed list of apologies from individuals unable to attend the civil ceremony, including David Steel, M.P., Lady Aberdeen, the Countess of Mar and Kellie, Sir Fraser and Lady Noble.
Manuscript notes prepared by Mary Esslemont for her address of thanks, 9 October 1981. Includes a list of official awards and positions that she has held.
Guest list for the 'Freedom Lunch', in Mary Esslemont's hand, n.d.
Three black and white photographs of the Freedom ceremony, showing Mary Esslemont receiving her scroll and delivering her address of thanks, 9 October 1981.
Black and white portrait photograph of Mary Esslemont taken by the City of Aberdeen, 23 September 1981.
Newspaper cuttings from local papers containing reports and photographs of the event, July - October 1981. |