Notebook containing printed extracts of Ossianic poetry, Late 19th or early 20th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/4/6/10
Scope and Contents
This appears to be a notebook in which Mackinnon has cut printed extracts of Ossianic poetry from other sources, and inserted them into this notebook. There are some handwritten notes alongside some of the printed extracts, which may be in preparation for study or discussion of the Ossianic poetry.
Dates
- Majority of material found within Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
Manuscript notes in English
Inserted printed material in Scottish Gaelic
Inserted printed material in Scottish Gaelic
Physical Description
The notebook is overall in good condition. The spine is a little damaged, but there is no immediate risk of further damage. The front and back covers are in excellent condition. The inserted printed extracts of Ossianic poetry are not glued or otherwise attached to the document, and so great care must be taken that they do not fall out or become otherwise separated from the pages of the notebook.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon A.7
Physical Description
The notebook is overall in good condition. The spine is a little damaged, but there is no immediate risk of further damage. The front and back covers are in excellent condition. The inserted printed extracts of Ossianic poetry are not glued or otherwise attached to the document, and so great care must be taken that they do not fall out or become otherwise separated from the pages of the notebook.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Bound front and back cover
Binding: Bound front and back cover
Dimensions
19 cm x 23 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk