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MacCodrum, Iain [John], c1693-1777 (Iain mac Fhearchair | Scottish Gaelic poet)

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, W. Matheson to J.C. Watson, 02 January 1936

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW410
Scope and Contents

1 item of correspondence, William Matheson (1910-1995) to James Carmichael Watson (1910-1942), discussing the traditions surrounding John MacCodrum, Iain mac Fhearchair (c.1693-1779), bard to Sir James MacDonald of Sleat (1741-1766).

Dates: 02 January 1936

Notes by W.J. Watson, late 19th-early 20th century

 Series
Identifier: Coll-97/CW408
Scope and Contents

Notes written by William J. Watson including 'Oran na h-Aoise', notes on John MacCodrum, elegy on Sir James MacDonald of Sleat, a lament for Sir Donald MacDonald of Sleat (d.1678), 'Latha Inbhir Lochaidh', 'Cumha Mhontrois', 'Oran do Shiol Dughaill' and 'Murt na Ceapaich'. Also includes notes on poems of Iain Lom.

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Story about John MacCodrum, c1875

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW105/23
Scope and Contents

Story about John MacCodrum [Iain mac Fhearchair] speaking at a wedding and how he dealt with a minister who tried to persuade him to stop composing songs.

Dates: c1875

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