Manuscript editions of 'Ny Irey Lhaa', a literary journal of Kermode family
Date(s): 1878-1882
Scope & Content: Monthly journal written and circulated among the Kermode family whilst resident at Claughbane, near Ramsey. The title is Manx Gaelic for 'The Rising Sun'. The editions comprise stories, poems, puzzles and family satirical commentaries.
Administration / Biographical History: Note by William Cubbon in Proceedings of IOMNHAS Vol V: 'This literary bent of the Kermode women was exhibited in the creation of a unique Family Journal in MS. Its title is Ny Irey Lhaa,' The Rising Day.' First issued in 1878, it continued monthly for five years. All the numbers are in the Museum with the exception of one issue — the final one. Two copies only of 8 pp. foolscap folio were written and circulated among the contributors and a few friends of the family. Cushag was the editor-in-chief and Cherrill was her assistant and put the copies into writing. Although many prose articles appear, the contributions of the Kermode girls were frequently in the form of poems, some of which how distinctive merit'.
Language: English
Extent: 1 folder
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: FONDS
ID number: MS 09357
Record class: Private
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