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Adv.MS.50.5.6 - Journal and sketchbook of John Francis Campbell, recording his travels and scientific interests and documenting a visit to Europe in 1879

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Adv.MS.50.5.6 - Journal and sketchbook of John Francis Campbell, recording his travels and scientific interests and documenting a visit to Europe in 1879
ShelfmarkAdv.MS.50.5.6
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Form / genre: Written and printed matter > Manuscripts
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Images > Pictures > Photographs
Images > Diagrams
Written and printed matter > Pamphlets
Written and printed matter > Notes (documents)
Written and printed matter > Clippings
Images > Watercolors
Images > Pictures > Paintings
Images > Albums > Sketchbooks
Images > Sketches > Travel sketches
Dates / events: 1879-1880 [Date created]
Places: Europe (continent) [Place depicted]
Europe > Switzerland (nation) [Place depicted]
Europe > Italy (nation) [Place depicted]
Person / organisation: Campbell, John Francis, of Islay, 1821-1885 [Author]
Campbell, John Francis, of Islay, 1821-1885 [Artist]

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John Francis Campbell
DescriptionA selection of illustrated manuscript journals, watercolour paintings and sketches by John Francis Campbell of Islay (Iain Òg Ìle, 1821 to 1885). Campbell was a Gaelic scholar, folklorist, artist, scientist and traveller. The volumes document his travels around the world, including the Scottish Highlands, Wales, England, Scandinavia, North America and Japan.
Additional NLS resources:
  • John Francis Campbell's collection of printed books
    John Francis Campbell's collection of printed books is also in the National Library of Scotland. The majority of his books concern Highland folklore and other Scottish Gaelic and Celtic themes. Many of the books were annotated by Campbell or have letters inserted.