Well, Tim, let's see what James Carmichael songs made it into Sam Henry's Songs of the People:

1. H695: 20 Mar 1937 - Kellswater (page 442)
2. H727: 30 Oct 1937 - Farewell to Sweet Glenravel (page 193)
   "Kindly supplied by Mr. Jim Carmichael...whose repertoire includes the choicest airs of Ulster."
3. H730: 20 Nov 1937 - The Hills of Tandragee (page 190)
   "Another song from the collection of James Carmichael...whose enthusiasm is saving many old songs and dance airs in his district from oblivion."
4. H788: 31 Dec 1938 - Love's Parting / Jamie and Mary (page 300)
5. H794: 11 Feb 1939 - Under the Shade of the Bonny Green Tree (page 385)
6. H797: 4 Mar 1939 - The Drum Major (page 327)
7. H802: 8 Apr 1939 - Kellswaterside (page 466)
8. H804: 22 Apr 1939 - You're Welcome as Flowers in May (page 262)

That's a healthy list, but no bosun. I thought your friend might like to know what Carmichael songs did make it into the book.
-Joe Offer-