surname Campbell / Caimbeul
forenames John Lorne / Iain Latharna
nickname Fear Chanaidh / Campbell of Canna
life 1906–1996
origin N. & E. Argyll
notes From Companion to Gaelic Scotland – “Author and editor of numerous works on Gaelic language and literature, local and natural history; particularly noted for his work on Gaelic oral tradition and song and for his outstanding achievements as a collector. Using various types of recording machinery, since 1937 he has built up a magnificent sound archive of songs, tales and traditions from informants in both Canada and Scotland, but particularly from sources in South Uist and Barra.”
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