Music book of James Robertson, with other music manuscripts of Margaret Robertson.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.12304
Scope and Contents
Music book of James Robertson, containing some 260 Scottish fiddle tunes (some possibly from printed sources); volume of harpsichord music of Margaret Robertson; collection of reels and songs of Margaret Robertson.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1770-1800.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.05 Linear metres (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2004, Alex Fotheringham, Hexham.19 February 2004
Subject
- Robertson, Margaret, compiler of collection of reels and songs, fl 1760-1840. (Former owner, Person)
- Robertson, James, compiler of book of Scottish fiddle tunes, fl 1770-1799. (Former owner, Person)
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk