Various poems, hymns, music and related notes.

Scope and Content

Series of papers relating to various poems, hymns and verse. Includes a letter from Kenneth McLeod to Alexander Carmichael, dated 8 March 1907, referring to the hymn 'Achan Mhoire Mhathar' and items relating to the poem 'Mochra Domhnach' including words, music and related notes. Words to Mochthrath Domhnach, by an unknown hand are marked, 'Transcribed A.C.'

Also includes a number of poems, a Waulking Song, headed, 'Remembered Fragment by Mary Ross, December 9 1907'. Also a poem headed 'Clo Mhic Ghille Mhichael' (in Kenneth MacLeod's hand) and pieces of music headed, 'C'ait an caidil an Ribhinn', 'An Fhideag Airgid' (recorded by Amy Murray), 'A Mhairi Mhin Mheall-shuileach Dhubh', and 'Tha mo run air a' Ghille'. The latter two pieces are by Evelyn Benedict and are dated 2 September 1905.

Note

For further details of individual items see Handlist H28, complied by John MacKechnie.

Alternative Form Available

Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1181/1

Archivist's Note

This entry has been verified against the original.