This collection comprises copied, and some original, photographs, papers and documents relating to the architect Robert Burns Dick (1868-1954) who had substantial influence in the north-east of England, particularly in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The collection includes photographs of personal documents relating to land conveyance and partnerships with Cackett and Mackellar; architectural drawings and photographs of 'Millmount' and 'the Wedge', both designed by Burns Dick; and newspaper articles and other cuttings relating to him and his work. There is also material relating to an exhibition on Burns Dick held by the northern region of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1984.

Personal photographs of Robert Burns Dick and family and friends.

Copy of an original black and white photograph taken in 1915 and portraying an unidentified group of soldiers at Frenchman’s Point. Also on the same sheet is a copy of an original black and white photograph taken in 1915 portraying an unidentified group of officers. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy (made in 1991) of an original black and white photograph taken in 1919 at Millmount portraying Robert Burns Dick with his daughter Emma, her baby son Ian F Angus and grandmother Marion Cameron. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph taken c.1890 portraying a large family group with two large portraits. The photograph is annotated with the names of its subjects and Robert Burns Dick’s name is among them. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of two original black and white photographs. One is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Burns Dick in ‘dress uniform’. The other is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Burns Dick’s wife, Margaret Mary Ann (Morason). The photograph of Robert Burns Dick appears to have been taken c.1910. These copies of the originals were created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph portraying Robert Burns Dick in a soldier’s uniform with artillery badge. The photograph was taken c. 1910. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph of Millmount with figures. A lady is on the terrace and a gentleman is on the lawn below. Three young girls are in the middle of the lawn. The figures may be Robert Burns Dick, his wife and three children. The photograph appears to have been taken c.1930. This copy of the original was created 1991.