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Music book of Rose Ethel Bassin, containing chiefly Gaelic music., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.14919

Scope and Contents

The notebook includes the following. Extract (folio 1 recto) from introduction to ‘The Psalmody of the Free Church of Scotland’, with ‘French’, as sung in Ross-shire (folio 2 recto) and in Sutherland and Caithness (folio 2 verso); “O hao o hao ‘s mi fo mhìghean” as heard in South Uist, 1946 (folio 5 verso); ‘Urnuigh fheasgair’ (folio 6 verso); “Òran do’n Urramach Calum MacLeòid” (folio 8 recto).

Dates

  • Creation: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

22 Leaves ; Oblong octavo.

Language of Materials

Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic

Arrangement

22 folios (many folios blank).

Bibliography

‘The Psalmody of the Free Church of Scotland’ (Edinburgh, 1845).

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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