'Creeds: Catechisms and confessions', 1890
Scope and Contents
This appears to be a discussion on, or script for a lecture about, catechisms and confessions in Scottish Gaelic. The notebook seems to be divided into two parts, which are titled: 'Cats' Conf: + Prayer Books' (presumably 'catechisms, confessions, and prayer books) and 'Gaelic Lit:' (presumable 'Gaelic literature').
Despite the vague title of the second part, the content appears to be related to the overall subject matter, i.e. religious texts and practices.
As in other books in his collection, Mackinnon has a tendency to use abbreviations, and this can make his discussions difficult to read.
Dates
- Creation: 1890
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition and the ink is unfaded. However, the binding is in poor condition; the front and back cover having become detached from the each other and from the pages. The two parts have become separated, too. The string that holds together each part is well-preserved, despite the poor condition of the covers. The two parts are held together by a modern string.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon B.29
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition and the ink is unfaded. However, the binding is in poor condition; the front and back cover having become detached from the each other and from the pages. The two parts have become separated, too. The string that holds together each part is well-preserved, despite the poor condition of the covers. The two parts are held together by a modern string.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Front and back cover detached. Pages folded and inserted into one another; and held together by contemporary string. Overall notebook maintained by modern string
Dimensions
19 cm x 23.4 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
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