Various tales, verse and notes., c.1906
Scope and Contents
Series of tales, verse and notes written by Alexander Carmichael. The papers include, a tale headed 'An Righ' written 31 August 1906, a tale about Niall Glundubh MacNeill of Barra, notes on Ciosmal Castle, Barra, notes on the death on Donald Gillies in 1823 in St Kilda and a poem entitled 'Oran a Mart' . Also includes notes on agricultural tenure, tales and poetry by Dugald MacInnes and a lecture by Alexander Carmichael on 'literature and customes of the Scottish Gaels'.
The envelope within which these items were gathered, reads, not for Carmina.
Dates
- Creation: c.1906
Language of Materials
English, Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
1 file
Physical Location
CW381
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1181/3
Subject
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
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