Various poems, hymns, music and related notes., 1880-1907
Series
Identifier: Coll-97/CW379
Scope and Contents
Series of papers relating to various poems, hymns and verse. Includes a letter from Kenneth McLeod to Alexander Carmichael, dated 8 March 1907, referring to the hymn 'Achan Mhoire Mhathar' and items relating to the poem 'Mochra Domhnach' including words, music and related notes. Words to Mochthrath Domhnach, by an unknown hand are marked, 'Transcribed A.C.'
Also includes a number of poems, a Waulking Song, headed, 'Remembered Fragment by Mary Ross, December 9 1907'. Also a poem headed 'Clo Mhic Ghille Mhichael' (in Kenneth MacLeod's hand) and pieces of music headed, 'C'ait an caidil an Ribhinn', 'An Fhideag Airgid' (recorded by Amy Murray), 'A Mhairi Mhin Mheall-shuileach Dhubh', and 'Tha mo run air a' Ghille'. The latter two pieces are by Evelyn Benedict and are dated 2 September 1905.
Also includes a number of poems, a Waulking Song, headed, 'Remembered Fragment by Mary Ross, December 9 1907'. Also a poem headed 'Clo Mhic Ghille Mhichael' (in Kenneth MacLeod's hand) and pieces of music headed, 'C'ait an caidil an Ribhinn', 'An Fhideag Airgid' (recorded by Amy Murray), 'A Mhairi Mhin Mheall-shuileach Dhubh', and 'Tha mo run air a' Ghille'. The latter two pieces are by Evelyn Benedict and are dated 2 September 1905.
Dates
- 1880-1907
Language of Materials
English, Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
74 pages ; 385 mm x 240 mm, 225 x 290
Physical Location
CW379
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1181/1
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
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk