Item is a photograph of the paternal grandmother of Eugene MacDonald, Boisdale, that was taken in Scotland.
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Item is a photograph of the paternal grandmother of Eugene MacDonald, Boisdale, that was taken in Scotland.
Item is a photograph of pupils at the Boisdale School with their teacher. Information is attached to the photograph.
This fonds consists of a letter from Malcolm Campbell, Barra, with family news; copy of tombstone of Roderick and Jane MacNeil.
Campbell, MalcolmFonds consists of materials collected by Mr. MacDonald while he was on an LIP grant. Papers include:
Item is a photograph of St. Andrew's Church that was taken before the stone steeple was removed.
Item is a photograph of two women spinning yarn in Boisdale.
Item is a photograph that shows a woman knitting and a man reading a newspaper on a porch in Boisdale.
Item contains information on the members of the Boisdale branch of the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada, information on performances and goals of the recently established society.
Item is a photograph of the pupils of Boisdale School, 1925.
Item is a sound recording of Gaelic singers.
Cassette notes it as tape #105.
Track List: Side A:
Track A1 -Òran a Chìobair. Local composition, composer unknown. Concerns a woman's love for a shepherd who visits her farm. Singer: Murdock D. MacLeod, Framboise. 02:50
Track A2 - Canada Thìr an Àidh. Composed by Kate (MacLeod) MacInnes of Framboise. Singer: Angus A. MacLeod, Framboise. 03:33
Track A3 - Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcolm H. Gillis, Southwest Margaree. SInger: Angus MacDonald. 03:36
Track A4 - Gàidheal air Fògradh. Composed by James R. Morrison of Framboise. Singer: Dan W. Strachan. 03:09
Track A5 - Màiread Bhàn. Local song supposedly composed by a Patterson from Stirling. Singer: Neil Morrison, Framboise. IN: Beyond the Hebrides p. 153. 03:32
Track A6 - Dheanainn Sùgradh ri an Nighean Duibh. Singer: Neil D. Morrison, Framboise 03:09
Track A7 - Gàidheil Albainn Ùr. Composed by Kenneth A. Ferguson of l'Ardoise Highlands. Singer: Angus MacDonald. In: Beyond the Hebrides p.110. 03:23
Track A8 - Moladh na Gàidhlig. Composed by Malcolm MacNeil of Ironvile. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise. In: Bàrdachd a Albainn Nuaidh. 01:55
Track A9 - Mo Roghainn 's Mo Rùn a Chunna Mi'n Dé. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise. 01:58
Track A10 - Maili Dhonn Bhòidheach Dhonn. Local composition. Composer unknown. Singer: Dan Alex MacDonald, Framboise. 03:08
Side B:
Track B1 - Òran do'n Transvaal. Composed by Donald MacMillan of Loch Lomond. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 105. Singer: Alex MacLennan. 02:28
Track B2 - Fuadach nan Gàidheal. Singer: Alex MacLennan. 02:07
Track B3 - English Recitations (Bill Colbert) 01:47
Track B4 - Òran na Tì. Singer: Angus MacDonald. In: A Choice Collection of Gaelic Poems p. 127. 03:10
Track B5 - 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unknown. 04:21
Track B6 - Air a'Cheul Là do'n t-Samhradh or Ho Ro Mo Chuid Chuideachd Thu. Composed by Sam Patterson of Stirling. Singer: Alex MacAskill, Framboise. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 197. 02:37
Track B7 - Tha Mo Chionn 's air an Fhiuran. Singer: John Alex MacAskill. 04:49
Track B8 - 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unknown. 04:14
Item is a photograph of St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale.
Item is an audio recording of Gaelic songs performed by various informants the in the Boisdale / Christmas Island area.
MacLean, Mrs. Rod - Gaol an t-Seoladair
MacLean, Mrs. Rod - Chi mi bhuam, fada bhuam
Nicholson, Rod - an Loch Mhor
Campbell, Michael - Gille Calum
MacKenzie, Hugh - Oran an Telephone - Barra Glen
MacKenzie, Hugh - Oran a' Bhocain
MacKenzie, Hugh - Oran na Mohacks
Nicholson, Rod - Stop your Tickling, Jock
Nicholson, Rod - Lament for his old home
MacKenzie, Archie - Song composed in Scotland
MacDonald, Joseph L. - O gur toigh leam, e gur toigh leam
MacKenzie, Hugh - Old MacDonald had a farm
MacKenzie, Hugh - Oran a' bhata
Beaton, Sister MargaretItem is a photograph of a Scottish concert at Boisdale with St. Andrew's Church and glebe house in the background.
Doucette, RaymondItem is a photograph of St. Andrew's Church in Boisdale, after the stone steeple was removed.
Item is a recording of a ceilidh at the house of Alan Steele. Includes stories, songs, local history and lore in both English and Gaelic.
Steel, Allan Story of the building of the Railroad, 1887-1890
Steel, Neil Ged tha mi gun chrodh gun aighean
Steele, Sally Scottish music
MacKenzie, Hugh O, till a' Leannan
Steel, Mary Ye Banks and Braes
Chorus ' S truagh nach robh mise an Eilean
MacKenzie, Hugh Stop your tickling jock
Bryden, Joseph Mimics Mi'kmaq coming off train at Christmas Island (N.S.)/ Mimics Mi'kmaq singing in choir.
Bryden, Joseph Story about Michael Archibald's dog
Bryden, Joseph Micmicing Jim John MacDougall and John Campbell, stutterer
Bryden, Joseph Story about a Priest in New Waterford
MacKenzie, Hugh Story about pioneer days in Cape Breton Island (N.S.) ... Dat's my fader (early relations with Mi'Kmaq)
MacKenzie, Hugh Story centres around a sick woman Seumas Sandy said that if they ate rough food all would be well
MacKenzie, Hugh Humorous Story about Billy Eoin MacKinnon who said "Poor man's stomach was the same as Vanderbilts"
MacKenzie, Hugh More stories about MacGregor's dog killing sheep, rum
MacKenzie, Hugh Donald Isbel about shoes and also about slow worker
MacKenzie, Hugh The courtship of Floridh and Ruairidh under the tree with Hector at the top of the tree listening
MacKenzie, Hugh Story about Donald and a Priest
MacKenzie, Hugh Story about Mickey Sandy's dog.
Chorus O gur toil leam é gur toil leam
MacKenzie, Hugh Story about Michael MacNeil and stealing hay
MacKenzie, Hugh Sgeulachd "Gilleasbuig Aotrom"
MacKenzie, Hugh "Gilleasbuig Aotrom" (continued)
Steele, SallyItem is a photograph of St. Andrew's Church in Boisdale, after the stone steeple was removed.
Item is an audio recording of a BBC Glasgow program with John MacPherson exploring Gaelic culture and language throughout Cape Breton Island.
Among the Gaels in Nova Scotia: MacMillan, Hector S e Ceap Breatuinn Tir Mo Ghraidh
MacPherson, John (BBC) Glasgow (Scotland) Gaelic in Nova Scotia
MacEachern, Mrs. Creignish (N.S.) Song in praise of the Island of Cape Breton
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Account of Gaelic place names in Cape Breton
Kennedy, Florence Dunvegan Interviewed with John MacPherson
MacDonald, Dan R. Mabou (N.S.) Bonnie Lass of Head Lake
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Milling Frolic
MacDonald, J.L. Et al Boisdale (N.S.) Hug ho ran o robha ho, nighean donn Bhoidheach
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Gaelic Revival in Cape Breton
Beaton, Sister Margaret Sydney (N.S.) Address to her friends in the Highlands and Islands
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) We're the children (you brought from Scotland) sorry to leave? Mr. MacPherson replied that there wasn't one dry eye when he took the children back to Scotland
Mi'kmaw song and dance
MacEachern, Bessie Creignish (N.S.) Gaelic song
MacMillan, Hector Song in praise of the Island of Cape Breton
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Closing message to people of Cape Breton
MacPherson, John AlickItem is an audio recording of Margaret MacLean performing a number of Gaelic songs. Includes:
"Hu O Ro Hu O"
"Dh' Fhalbh Mo Rùn, 's Dh' Fhàg e'n Cala"
"Òran a Leòdhasaich" (Composed by MacLean for Scottish visitor, Angus Smith)
"Òran an Teine" (Composed by Lachlan Currie)
"Turus an Ànraidh" (Composed by Lachlan Currie)
"Gaol a Thug Mi Og". Sailing song, not the popular love song. See Associated Materials for link to an online transcription.
"Mo Mhàli Bheag Og". Differs greatly from published versions.
"Deoch-Slàinte Ghàidheil Ghasda". War song
Item is an audo recording of Gaelic songs and stories recorded in Boisdale and Mabou (N.S)
MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence - "Sgeulachd Gill'easbuig Aotrom"
MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence - "Cumha Cheap Breatunn"
Cameron, Finlay - "Tha mi sgith o'n tim seo 'n de"
Cameron, Finlay - "Mo Nighean Dubh"
Cameron, Finlay - "Gaol an t-Seoladair"
Cameron, Finlay - "Thug mi run 's chuir mi uidh"
Cameron, Finlay - "Fhleasgaich ur, leannan thu..."
Cameron, Finlay - "O gur mise tha fo mhighean..."
Beaton, Angus D. - "Hi ho ro s na ho ro eile"
Beaton, Angus D. - "Air faill irinn ill irinn uill irinn o ro hi..."
Cameron, Mrs. Finlay - "An te ruadh"
Cameron, Finlay - "Tha mi'n diugh gu tinn..."
Beaton, Angus D. - "Feasgar Luain"
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceMacPherson, Duncan Middle Cape (N.S.) Biographical sketch
MacPherson, Duncan Middle Cape (N.S.) Strip mining of celestite at Loch Lomond
MacNeil, James Big Pond (N.S.) Biographical sketch
MacNeil, Mrs. James Big Pond (N.S.) Biographical sketch
Cherguin, W.L. Collection of Ivan Bailey
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Haggis - a recipe
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Norman MacLeod's vessels
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Norman MacLeod's vessels
MacNeil, Malcolm J. Cape Breton Past and Future
Melvin MacPhee Good old days at Glace Bay
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Excerpts from old Cape Breton newspapers
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of a number of old time Cape Breton fiddle tunes. Recording also contains a conversation Malcolm J. Maclean, Boisdale, on his 95th birthday.
Violin selections by:
MacMaster, Buddy
MacKenzie, Karl
Cameron, John Allan
MacLellan, Theresa
Cameron, John Allan
MacMaster, Buddy
Beaton, Donald Angus
MacKenzie, Karl
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Brief biographical sketch
MacLean, Malcolm J. - Interview with MacLean on 95th birthday
MacLean, Catherine - Recitation of prayers in Gaelic
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Gaelic address
MacLean, Malcolm J. - Story of mother's life in Boisdale
MacKenzie, Hugh - Reading of Gaelic address to MacLean
MacLean, Malcolm J. - School teachers at Boisdale
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of 3 Gaelic stories told by Joseph Lawrence MacDoonald. Alex O'Handley provides English translations of the stories.
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of various singers performing Gaelic songs.
MacDonald, J. Lawrence Gaels came to Cape Breton (1800-1835)
MacDonald, J. Lawrence Fhleasgaich ur, leannain thu
MacDonald, J. Lawrence Ho ro i horo nan
MacDonald, J. Lawrence Faill ill oro faill o
MacDonald, J. Lawrence Ill il u ill robha o
MacDonald, J. Lawrence S toigh leam cruinneag donn nam bo
MacDonald, J. Lawrence Hug orann o robha ho
Campbell, Michael J. Cantaireachd
Campbell, Michael J. Gur mi tha gu bronach
Nicholson, R. Loch mor
Nicholson, R. Native song
Campbell, Mrs. An t-each odhar
Campbell, Mrs. Suileach monadh
Campbell, Dan Mhali bheag og
Beaton, Joe Fa mo mhulaid
Patterson, D Ged a'sheoil mi air m'aineol
Patterson, D I oho tha mi fo leon dubh
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of Joseph Lawrence MacDonald telling stories of Donald "Gorm" Macdonald.
Story of Donald "Gorm" MacDonald - Story of this man, at the time of taking of Louisbourg
A mother's curse - Donald went from house to house taking the young men by force to fight with him. When he took the third son, a cripple, from this widow, she said: "My son will return but you never will"
Burning of the church - Donald burns church after closing windows, all inside perish
The ending - Tells how this man, possessed by the devil, dies
The schoolmaster and the old woman
The old man's operation - Funny story by a teller of tall tales
Comhairle (advice)
Donald's version of the sinking of the Titanic - Donald couldn't read very well, his stories were strange
He alone know how much he is worth
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of Gaelic singers in Boisdale, N.S.
Cameron, Finlay - Thug mi run 's chuir mi uidh
Cameron, Finlay - Tha mi sgith bho'n tim seo 'n de
Cameron, Finlay - Tha mi'n diugh gu tinn
Cameron, Finlay - Mo nighean dubh
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Cailinn mo ruin-sa
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Gleannan taobh Loch Liobhan
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Sgeulachd
MacDonald, Joseph L. - O go toigh leam
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Story of Ruaridh Mor and Seonaid visit to Glasgow
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of Gaelic songs and stories collected in the Boisdale area. Recording includes a Gaelic mass and Gaelic hymns.
Steele, John - Biographical sketch
Steele, John - Story of a man buying a horse (Local)
Steel, John - Story about Loch Mor (Loon Lake)
Steele, John - Song: Eilean a' Fhraoich
Steele, John - Stories
Steele, John - A fishing story
MacIntyre, Joseph - Biographical sketch
MacIntyre, Joseph - A story about the supernatural
MacIntyre, Joseph - Tha m'Inntinn Trom 's Cha Tog Mi Fonn
MacIntyre, Joseph - Tha Mo Bhreacan-sa fo'n Dìle
MacIntyre, Joseph - Ailein Duinn Nach Till Thu'n Taobh-sa
MacIntyre, Joseph - Horo is Toigh Leam Fhìn Thu
MacIntyre, Joseph - Eilean Sgitheanach nam Buadh
MacDonald, Mrs. Marie - Biographical sketch
MacDonald, Mrs. Marie - Two funny stories
MacNeil, John Hector - Biographical sketch
MacNeil, John Hector - Recitation of Lord's Prayer in Gaelic
MacDonnell, Rev. Malcolm - Gaelic Mass televised - 1964
MacLellan, Theresa - Violin selections
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceNicholson, P. MacE. Boisdale (N.S.) The Heavy Load
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Song: Hi an hugadan
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Story about Father Joseph MacDonald
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Dress of people in olden days
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Fuadach irinn ill irinn, oidch, irinn iu
MacIsaac, Archie Boisdale (N.S.) A ri ill o hug oran o
O'Handley, Mrs. Catherine Beaver Cove History of Rear Beaver Cove, people still living there
O'Handley, Mrs. Catherine Beaver Cove Faill irinn ill irinn, uill irinn o
Lee, Mrs. Sydney (N.S.) Account of first railroad on this side of Grand Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Ged tha mi gun crodh gun aighean
Steele, Neil New Glasgow Biographical sketch
MacKenzie, Jessie East Bay (N.S.)
MacKenzie, Jessie East Bay (N.S.) Mo Dhachaidh
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceIona Pipe Band, Iona - Bagpipe selections
MacDougall, Mike, Ingonish - Violin selections
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay, New Waterford - Chi mi bhuam, fada bhuam...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay, New Waterford - Horo iu agus ho ro eile...
Boisdale Dancers, Boisdale (N.S.) - Stepdancing
Boisdale Junior Gaelic Singers, Boisdale (N.S.) - Am falbh thu leam a' ribhinn og...
MacMillan, Rev. Allan, Lakevale - An cluinn thu mi , mo nighean donn
MacMillan, Rev. Allan, Lakevale - Far an robh mi'n raoir...
Prosper, Wilfred, Eskasoni - Violin selections
MacDonald, Rev. Bernie, MacIntyre, Mr. Sydney (N.S.) - Lizzie Lindsay
MacDonald, Rev. Bernie, MacIntyre, Mr. - Will ye go, laddie go...
Lamey, Ronnie, North Sydney (N.S.) - Violin selections
MacKay, Alex F. Queensville - Violin selections
MacQueen, Marjorie - Dark Island
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) - O mo ruin-sa, 's thu air m'aire...
Dougall, Mike Ingonish - Violin selections
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"Item is a photograph of the front and side view of St. Andrew's Catholic church in Boisdale, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of the rectory of St. Andrew's Catholic church in Boisdale, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of a painting of the Virgin Mary at St. Andrew's Catholic church in Boisdale, Cape Breton.