Panmure music books.
Scope and Contents
MSS.9447-9458 consist of Scottish and English music, and French lute music, all dating from before 1675. MSS.9459-9469 consist of French music brought to Scotland by James and Harie Maule after their visits to France between 1678 and 1683. MSS.9470-9475 are opera scores and parts acquired by James Maule when in exile in Italy after the 1715 rising.
Dates
- Creation: 1612-Early 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
30 Volumes
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
The manuscripts have been arranged as nearly as possible in chronological order.
Custodial History
The volumes were gathered together chiefly by Lady Jean Campbell (later 2nd Countess of Panmure) and her sons James Maule, 4th Earl of Panmure, and Harie Maule. They were subsequently preserved by the Earls of Dalhousie, descendants of Harie Maule.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
See specific records.
Bibliography
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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