Drafts of Alexander Wood Inglis for a history of military music in the armies of England, Scotland, and Great Britain, with related and unrelated material., 1901-1919, undated.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Drafts, mainly typewritten, by Alexander Wood Inglis for a history of military music in the armies of England, Scotland, and Great Britain: the use of music in general, instruments, regimental bands, airs, are discussed. Many of the airs mentioned are in MS.3352. (Folio 1.)
(ii) Miscellaneous material, 1915, 1918-1919, relating to military music, including correspondence. (Folio 185.)
(iii) Lists of airs (not necessarily military) in various manuscripts. (Folio 249.)
(iv) Notes of Alexander Wood Inglis on Scottish airs, apparently in a printed book or manuscript. (Folio 258.)
(v) Notes of Alexander Wood Inglis for a history of Woodhouselee, with letters, 1901. (Folio 278.)
Dates
- Creation: 1901-1919, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
288 Leaves ; Various sizes.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
i + 287 folios.
Other Finding Aids
A list of contents, giving the names of the chief airs in (i), has been placed at the beginning.
General
The manuscript described here is part of the Inglis Collection held in the printed book collections of the Library. As such the resource is to be requested under printed book request procedures. A description may not be available in the printed book catalogue, in which case, please consult reading room staff when requesting the resource.
Repository Details
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