Collection of Gaelic and English Words written by the Rev Alexander Cameron, late 19th century
Scope and Contents
Collection of papers written by the Reverend Alexander Cameron, includes fragments of 'Clann Tuireann', 'Clan Calitin', and 'Tain Bo Cuailnge'. Also Laoidh Chlann Uisne, a transcription of a recording made 15 March 1867 from Donald MacPhee, smith, Breubhaig, Barra by Alexander Carmichael. There is a note at the end to 'the late John F. Campbell', implying that it was made when he was editing the Laoidh for the Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness xv (1888-1889).
Also a list of words extracted by Alexander Carmichael from an unidentified early modern Gaelic text and 43 pages of Gaelic vocabulary extracted by William J. Watson, again from an unidentified early modern Gaelic text.
Dates
- Creation: late 19th century
Language of Materials
English, Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
73 pages ; 375 mm x 240 mm, 288mm x 225mm
Physical Location
CW378
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1180/2
Subject
- Cameron, Rev Alexander, 1827-1888 (Free Church Minister) (Person)
- Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
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)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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