Peter Gallegan: Manuscript of poetry and song

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-1366
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1841-1844
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Multiple languages
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume
  • Digital Materials

    • Peter Gallegan: Manuscript of poetry and song (selected pages)

  • Digital Content

Scope and Content

This is a volume of Gaelic Irish songs and poems, with some tranlations in English, described by Hon. J. Abercromby as: "Peter Gallegan's sixth volume, being a collection of irish songs and poems ... transcribed from Peter Daly's manuscript, and also from other authors of the Irish language. Commenced on August 10th, 1841". 4 o, 702 pages.

Access Information

Open.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Library c. 1910. Circumstances unknown.

Alternative Form Available

microfilm: Mic. Dup. 897 + 314

Archivist's Note

Description updated by Aline Brodin in April 2019.