Collection of assorted music

Scope and Content

The item contains musical notation to some short pieces including: 'Sir Patrick Spens'; 'Lord Aboyne'; 'The song of the olden time'; 'The convent bell'; 'Der Alpenjaeger'; 'Jock o' Hazeldean'; 'The Laird o' Cockpen'; and, 'For a' that'. There are also some marches, waltzes and polkas.

Administrative / Biographical History

The bound item of musical manuscript has the name Agnes Morison, 1829, noted inside.

Access Information

Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of any visit.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from Cora Cuthbert, Edinburgh, whose many activities have included viola player with Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Edinburgh, 1950s and 1960s, librarian, and donor. Accession no: E2009.15.

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Graeme D. Eddie, Special Collections, Edinburgh University Library.

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