Miscellaneous Papers by Alexander MacBain, c.1880
Scope and Contents
Series of loose leaf papers by Alexander MacBain, mostly connected with his student days at Aberdeen University. Contents include: an essay entitled, 'Study and Books', a Presidential Address by Alexander MacBain to the Celtic Society, 7 November 1879, debates on Universal Suffrage and Irish Land Agitation, an essay entitled, 'Separate Legislation for the Highlands', a Gaelic debate on the theme, 'Co aca bu choir an t-Seann Nollaig agus Callain', a number of poems, an essay on Relativity and a lecture by Alexander MacBain entitled,'The Relation of Poetry and Science'. Also a number of items relating to Gaelic language, a paper on Celtic Mythology and a prospectus for Rainings School, Inverness, where Alexander MacBain was Headmaster.
Dates
- Creation: c.1880
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Language of Materials
English, Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 9 metres
Physical Location
CW29
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1127/3
Subject
- MacBain, Alexander, 1855-1914 (Celtic Scholar) (Person)
- Aberdeen University Celtic Society (1853-:) (Organization)
- Raining School (Organization)
- University of Aberdeen (1495-:) (Organization)
Repository Details
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