Audiovisual recordings of the Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar (IIFSBS) and events organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle, 2003-2004.
Audiovisual recordings of the Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar (IIFSBS) and events organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle, 2002.
Letters, original and photocopied newspaper clippings, an order of service, and magazine articles relating to the death of Derek Bell and the various memorial services and tributes which occurred. Includes letter from President Mary McAleese to Derek Bell’s widow, Stefanie Bell, sympathising with her on the death of her husband. McAleese writes that ‘Derek’s great love of both traditional and classical music was truly remarkable and inspired audiences throughout the world. His contribution to music appreciation has been immense.’ (21 Oct 2002); order of service for ‘A service of thanksgiving for the life of Derek Bell, MBE 1935-2002’ St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast (1 Nov 2002); letter from Peter Browne, Producer RTÉ Radio 1 to Stefanie Bell about a ‘documentary and memorial concert for Derek’ which was broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 on the 1 January 2004 (26 Jan 2004); letter from Liam and Frances Ó Conchubhair to Stefanie Bell enclosing an article in Irish about Derek Bell from the magazine An tUltach, Feabhra 2003, also included is a translation of the article (3 Jun 2003); letters from Brenda Dwyer, Stamp Design and Production, An Post, Dublin 1 to Stefanie Bell informing Bell of ‘a series of stamps celebrating Irish Music and the contribution of artists and performers, such as The Chieftains’ (7 Nov 2006) included with the letter are samples of the stamps and stamp products from the series; and a letter from Declan McGovern, BBC Northern Ireland, Belfast to Stephanie Bell informing her of a ‘BBC documentary on The Chieftains’ which is being made to ‘celebrate 45 years’ of the group (14 Nov 2007).
Audiovisual recordings of the Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar (IIFSBS) and events organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle, 2001.
Original typed letters relating to Derek Bell’s appointment as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). Includes letter from William Chapman, Secretary for Appointments, 10 Downing Street, London, England to Derek Bell informing him that the Prime Minister [Tony Blair] would like to submit Bell’s name to ‘The Queen’ for the coming list of Birthday Honours. He wants to know from Bell if this would ‘be agreeable’ to him (11 May 2000); also includes a letter from Tim Hitchens, Assistant Private Secretary, Buckingham Palace to Derek Bell thanking him for his CDs, which number 10 Downing Street had passed on. Hitchens will ensure ‘that Her Majesty is made aware’ of them (22 May 2000).
Audiovisual recordings of the Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar (IIFSBS) and events organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle, 2000.
Audiovisual recordings of the Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar (IIFSBS) and events organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle, 1999.
Audiovisual recordings of the Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar (IIFSBS) and events organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle, 1998.
