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              Donald Fergusson fonds
              CA BI MG 11.88 · Fonds · 1490-1985

              Fonds consists of material relating to Dr. Fergusson's books dealing with Scottish Gaelic culture.

              Fergusson, Donald Allister
              CA BI MG 12.103 · Fonds · 1817-1972

              Papers include:

              1a. Correspondence and papers of the Cameron Family, Creignish, Including draft of a petition to Bishop C.F. Mac Kinnon, Bishop of Arichat [ca. 1854]; Letter from Duncan Cameron to his Brother Angus, 1851; Account Between Donald Mac Donald, Dyer, Mabou and John Cameron, 1854-1868; Trustees, Low Point Parish To Hugh Macmaster About Road Construction, 1857; Royal Gazette Notice Re Estate of Archibald Cameron, 1915.

              1b. Miscellaneous Notes and Receipts, 1817-1910.

              2a. Correspondence With Sister Margaret Beaton Giving Progress Reports of Work Done Under the Grant, 1972.

              2b. Material Collected by Bessie MacEachern: the Grand Narrows Railway Bridge, 1959; Cape Breton Railroads, 1697-1964; Histories of Port Hood, Port Hawkesbury, Mabou and the Parish of Brook Village; Biographies of Rev. Dr. John F. Mac Master, Msgr. Donald Macpherson, Rev. Lauchlin J. MacDonald; Tributes To Rev. Donald Rankin; Folklore, home remedies, Scottish recipes and the working of wool or flax [gaelic].

              1. Six Gaelic poems composed by Donald Maclellan and John Macdonald as well as by anonymous authors; Poetry: "Willie Rielly and His Dear Coleen Bawn", "Causeway Song", by Charlotte Rankin Macinnes; "Angus L.", by H.M. Logan; "My Ingonish Home" (with Music) by Earle Donovan; "When the 'Hurry On' Went Down" by Euphemia Malcolm Mc Eachern; " A Come-all-ye On the Giant" by Lauchlin Macneil; "the Wreck of the Kittie, 1876".
              MacEachern, Elizabeth
              Archibald Beaton fonds
              CA BI MG 12.31 · Fonds · 1897-1898

              Fonds consists of correspondence of Archibald Beaton, Donald MacDonald and Rev. Ronald Beaton in Rome. Letters deal with the opening of the coal mines at Broad Cove in the late 1890s, a description of Rome, and the ordering of a set of bagpipes as a gift. Interspersed there is also bagpipe music, written by Archibald Beaton.

              Beaton, Archibald
              Ronald MacEachern fonds
              CA BI MG 15.11 · Fonds · 1977

              Fonds consists of papers, including musical manuscripts written by Mr. MacEachern, and a book of folk songs compiled by Mr. MacEachern. Refer to Tapes 1066 and 1067.

              MacEachern, Ronald
              Douglas MacPhee fonds
              CA BI MG 15.32 · Fonds · 1979-

              Fonds consists of Scottish and Irish violin music collected and compiled by Douglas MacPhee of New Waterford; includes poems, clippings, tributes, and recordings.

              A. Scottish and Irish violin music collected and compiled by Mr. MacPhee.

              B. Two bills from two New Waterford stores. Originals, photocopy 2 bills, 1 page

              1. D. F. MacLeod, June 29,1928
              2. The little red stores, March 19th, 1937

              C. Poem to Doug MacPhee on the occasion of his birthday by lois ross, June 1986. Photocopy, 1 page

              D. References to 4th L.P. Record "Reel of Tulloch". Newspaper clippings, photographs, letters 12 pages

              E. Tributes re Doug MacPhee. Newspaper clippings, letters, originals 12 pages

              F. Tributes and thank you in appreciation of Doug's music. Typescript, newspaper clippings, letters, cards .5cm.

              G. Cape breton talent directory, preface by Doug MacPhee. Printed material, 29 pages

              H. Scottish, irish and other compositions composed for Doug MacPhee and they include jigs, reels, marches, strathspeys, clogs, hornpipes, and airs. Photocopy, 14 pages

              I. Script interview by walter bond of Dougie MacPhee in November, 1987. Photocopy, 9 pages.

              J. Newspaper clippings & programs from 1961-1990. 35 pages.

              K. Correspondence from Mr. MacPhee to John Paul II, Vatican, Rome, 1984. 1 page photocopy

              1. Reply from Secretariat of State, Vatican City, November 21, 1984, original, 1 page.

              L. Virginia Scottish Games - Celtic folk music festival program, 28th & 29th July, 1990 & schedule 2 pages

              1. Summer ceilidh series 1990 schedule 1 page
              2. Newspaper clippings "fiddle festival at Gaelic College celebrates our musical heritage" photo of Doug and Dan Joe macinnis c.B. Post 18 August, 1990 1 page

              M. Acknowledgement letter from Mae Cameron, 1 page

              N. Correspondence from Dr. Norman E. Burgess, director, conservatory of music and speech arts, Calgary's community college, 5 december, 1989 2 pages.

              O1. Clipping c.B. Post, 29 July, 1991 "Musical Ambassador" 1 page.
              O2. Clipping titled "Support for MacPhee" c.B. Post, 28 August, 1991 1 page.

              P1. Program - the old town school of folk music concerts, chicago - feb. 14-16, 1992.
              P2. Brochure - folk festival of traditional music, chicago - feb.14-16, 1992.
              P3. Chicago tribune - january, 1992 newspaper clipping "old-timey tunes" 1 page.
              P4. The art institute of chicago - map of museum.

              Q. A book of songs and “come-all-ye” of Cape Breton and Newfoundland. .5 cm

              R. Correspondence, brochures, and clippings

              John Allan Cameron
              CA BI MG 15.34 · Fonds · 1978

              Fonds consists of correspondence, papers, and clippings pertaining to the “Cape Breton Salutes John Allan Cameron” program, October 21 and 22, 1978, sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education, College of Cape Breton, and New Dawn Enterprises.

              Margaret MacPhee
              CA BI MG 15.76 · Fonds · 1912-1997

              Fonds consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings:
              a. Newspaper clipping: Tribute of Margaret MacPhee, August 23, 1980. 1 p.
              b. Thank you acknowledgement. 1 p.
              c. Letter from the Gaelic Society. 1 p.
              d. Testimonial napkin and invitation.
              e. Newspaper clipping: MacPhee Clan Ceilidh is enjoyed. 1 p.
              f. Coloured photographic portrait of Margaret; 3.5 x 5 inches, 1980.
              g. Newspaper clipping, The Coastal Courier: New Waterford Gaelic Singers, February 1, 1989.
              h. Newspaper clipping, Cape Breton Post: "A Lively Step" Annie Grechuk and Margaret MacPhee, March 13, 1989.
              i. New Waterford Parks and Recreation Committee volunteers the Heart of the Community Award to Margaret MacPhee, 1989.
              j. Certificate of Achievement, Continuing Education Class Program, 1974.
              k. Biographical letter highlighting Margaret's career, 1989. 1 p.
              l. Magazine article from "A Cape Breton Ceilidh" by Allister MacGillivray, June 1988, featuring the piano career of Margaret MacPhee. 2 p. Also a stepdancing article from the same magazine on Margaret's accomplishments as a step dancer, June 1988. 4 p.
              m. Musical compositions by Margaret MacPhee: Alex Graham's Jig, Jeanette (MacDonald) Beaton's Jig, Margaret MacPhee's Jig, Jacqueline's Jig, Doug's Jig, Josie MacArthur's Jig. Photocopies, 2 p.
              n. Newspaper clipping, The Community Press, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 "Margaret MacPhee - A Very Talented Lady," 2 p.
              o. Biography and Obit., C. B. Post March 5, 1997.
              p. Eulogy - Fr. Greg MacLeod - March 6, 1997
              q. Funeral Notice and Card of Thanks - C. B. Post April 5, 1997.
              r. Appreciation card and photo of Margaret MacPhee.
              s. Tribute by Elizabeth Patterson, Cape Breton Post, March, 1997; See MG 11.40 Dr. Charles MacDonald, Reference item D (https://beatoninstitute.com/macdonald-charles).
              t. Newspaper clippings from Community Press & C. B. Post In Memoriam tributes for Margaret on the anniversary of her death March 3, 1997.

              MacPhee, Margaret
              Winston "Scotty" Fitzgerald
              CA BI MG 15.79 · Collection · 1887-1983

              Collection consists of original and photocopied papers, sheet music, and publications belonging to Winston "Scotty" Fitzgerald. This collection is filed in the rare book cabinet at the Beaton Institute. The following is a numerical list of his musical collection:

              1. The Skye Collection of Reels and Strathspeys, compiled by Keith Norman Macdonald. 1887
                1a. New publication of the Skye Coll. By Paul Cranford. Dec 1 1979.
              2. The Athole coll. of the Dance music of Scotland, compiled by James Stewart Robertson last edition, 1961, hard cover.
              3. The beauties of Niel Gow parts 1-4, plus the Curious Coll. and Niel Gow’s sixth book of reels, new, hard cover (about 1787)
              4. Niel Gow and son's first book 2nd edition new hard cover. Sept 21 1801.
              5. Captain Simon Fraser Coll 1715-1745 (orig coll), new hard cover.
                5a. 2nd copy of above #5 Capt. Simon Fraser note; this is the new 1982 publication by Paul Cranford.
              6. "The minstrelsy of the Scottish highlanders" edited and arranged by Alfred Moffat, new hard cover.
              7. The Scottish music worker, by James Scott Skinnerand J. Murdock Henderson. 1950, 16 pages, soft cover.
              8. Flowers of Scottish melody xerox copy 51 pages soft cover.
              9. The Scottish violinist composed and arranged by j. Scott skinner soft cover 49 pages.
              10. The Miller O'Hirn coll. By James Scott SkinnerXerox Copy soft cover 90 pages.
              11. The Logie coll. By James Scott Skinnerxerox copy soft cover 130 pages.
              12. Kohlers' violin repositiory of Dance music xerox copy soft cover 280 pages.
              13. Ringing strings by tom Anderson "traditional Shetland music and Dance". Xerox copy soft cover, 100 pages
              14. "Old Irish folk music and songs" by p. W. Joyce, ll.D., m.R.I.A. Dublin, 1909 hard cover
              15. Walton's Irish Dance music, part I soft cover, 6 pages by j. M. Crofts, a.D.C.M. Dublin
              16. "Harding’s original collection of jigs & reels" new York, 1928 soft cover, 61 pages note (2) copies number of second copy #16a
              17. Irish folk Dance music compiled by jerry O’Brien, Roxbury, mass. 1952 soft cover 269 tunes
              18. "Jerry O’Brien’s accordion instructor" arranged for accordion, violin, flute, bagpipes & banjo by Jerry O’Brien, 1949 soft cover, 30 pages.
              19. "Where the Shannon rises" selected compositions of Ed Reavy, traditional Irish compositions of Edward V. Reavy, soft cover, 81 pages 1971
                19a. Second copy of #19 (xerox copy)
              20. "Ceol rince na heireann" (tunes from 1871 1956) collected by Sheain Potts, Ireland. Soft cover, 214 tunes, titles written in Irish Gaelic.
              21. Allan's Irish fiddler contains 120 tunes by Mozart Allan, printed in England soft cover, 32 pages. Note there are three of these books #'s 21, 21a, 21b
              22. "Allan’s reels, strathspeys and general Dance music" enlarged edition by Mozart Allan, Scotland, soft cover, 47 pages.
              23. "One thousand fiddle tunes" by M. M. Cole Publishing Co., Chicago, 1940 soft cover, 120 pages.
              24. "Kerr’s second" coll. Of merry melodies for the violin 445 airs, soft cover, 50 pages
              25. "Kerr’s third" coll. Of merry melodies for the violin, 446 airs, soft cover, 51 pages.
              26. "The cape Breton collection of Scottish melodies" compiled by Gordon F. MacQuarrie and Joseph Beaton, Medford, Mass. 1940 soft cover, 50 pages.
              27. "MacEachern's collection of cape Breton Scottish music for violin" vol. I composed by Dan Hughie MacEachern, Queensville, N.S. 1975 soft cover, 44 pages
              28. "Mabou music" composed by Joseph Beaton vol. I published by the casket printing co. Ltd., soft cover, 8 tunes
              29. Dan R. Macdonald compositions, 28 pages, soft cover, hand written tunes of the late Dan r. Macdonald (in his own writing) note many of these tunes haven't been published.
              30. The Scottish Dance album arranged by J. Michael Diack, soft cover, 16 tunes, 15 pages, 1st violin.
              31. "Kerr’s modern Dance album" for the violin by James s. Kerr, soft cover, 16 pages quadrilles, schottisches, etc., #j.S.K. 478
              32. The Balmoral reel book, collection of the most admired tunes by Bayley & Ferguson, Scotland, soft cover, 37 pages
                32a. Second copy of above.
              33. Middleton's selection of strathspeys & reels for the violin by Peter Milne, Edinburgh, soft cover, 38 pages.
                33a. Second copy of above.
              34. "Mozart Allan’s collection of Dance music" for the violin for amateur performers. 1st collection, soft cover, 49 pages
              35. "Mozart Allan’s collection of Dance music" for the violin & amateur performers, second collection, soft cover, 49 pages
              36. "Old Scottish music" collected & adapted for Scottish country Dances by Annie Shand, 1932 soft cover, 49 pages
                36a. Second copy of above.
              37. "Unknown name collection of violin tunes” hornpipes, jigs, reels, etc., cover and title of collection is missing, soft cover, 106 pages.
              38. "The Braemar collection of highland music for the piano" arranged by Alfred Moffatt, Glasgow. Xerox copy, soft cover, 1916 #b.3016f. 85 pages
              39. Very old collection of violin tunes, polkas, jigs, reels etc., soft cover (original cover and title are missing, 48 pages.
              40. "Universal violin and piano album" violin part, Mozart Allan, Glasgow, soft cover, 25 pages.
              41. "U.S. School of music" home study course for the violin, New York, lessons 1 96 note (several pages missing)
              42. Scottish songs, cover and title missing, soft cover, 245 pages.
              43. Hand written music, various pages and tunes written for Winston, taken from various collections and some local made compositions, soft cover, approximately 300 pages.
              44. "Scottish songs" #2 original cover & title is missing, new soft cover (yellow) 216 pages.
              45. Scottish & Irish vol. I various pieces taken from rare violin collections bound together to make up a collection, approximately 100 pages, soft (new) cover.
              46. Scottish & Irish vol. II, various pages and loose music from collections, etc., new soft cover, approximately 75 pages.
              47. Scottish & Irish vol. III, loose music given to Winston bound in this collection, new soft cover approximately 80 pages.
              48. "Don Messer’s way down east" fiddle tunes, January, 1948 soft cover, 32 pages, 98 tunes.
              49. Scottish song collection, original cover and title missing. New soft cover, 64 pages.
              50. Valley waltzes 75 waltzes for violin, piano, mandolin and flute complied by Roma McMillan published by O.F.C. Publications, Ottawa, 1983. Soft cover, xerox copy, 55 pages.
              51. "Song book" modern music original cover and title missing, new soft cover. 286 pages.
              52. "Dancla" vol. 219. Schirmer's library of musical classics by George Lehmann, copyright 1928 soft cover, 19 pages.
              53. Songs of the world original title & cover missing, new soft cover, 208 pages by amsco music sales co., New York City
              54. Clarinet polka, sheet music p.S. No. 181 for piano solo, Vitak Jelsnic co. Chicago.
              55. Kerr's collection of the popular tunes of all nations, soft cover by James S. Kerr, Glasgow, 50 pages.
              56. Bagpipe collection "The Glendaruel Collection" compiled by Pipe Major W. Norris, Scotland up to date settings, soft cover, 60 pages.
              57. Bagpipe collection: the J. Wilson coll. Book I original cover is missing, new soft cover, 48 pages.
              58. Bagpipe collection: "The William Ross Coll." December, 1936, original cover missing, new soft cover, 44 pages.
              59. Bagpipe collection: "Highland Bagpipe" how to play the highland bagpipe compiled and arranged by P. M. James Robertson, soft cover, 70 pages.
              60. Bagpipe collection: "The Edinburgh coll. (part 9) of highland bagpipe music" compiled and arranged by David Glen, Edinburgh, soft cover, 30 pages.
              61. Bagpipe collection: "The Edinburgh coll. (part 10) of highland bagpipe music" compiled and arranged by David Glen, soft cover, 30 pages.
              62. Bagpipe collection: "The Seaforth highlanders" standard settings of pipe makers, soft green cover, Paterson’s Publications Ltd., London, 136 pages.
              63. Bagpipe collection: a made up collection of loose pages from various pipe works, December, 1987. New soft cover, about 60 pages.
              64. Bagpipe collection: scots guards vol I standard settings of pipe music, 1954. New red hard cover, 275 pages.
              Fitzgerald, Winston "Scotty"
              Gordon F. MacQuarrie
              CA BI MG 15.8 · Fonds · 1933-1965

              Fonds consists of 1) Scottish music, handwritten, some composed by Mr. MacQuarrie; 2) Fragments of letters about music; and 3) a newspaper clipping by the Cape Breton Post of Mr. MacQuarrie’s death.

              MacQuarrie, Gordon F.
              S.J. MacKinnon fonds
              CA BI MG 6.1 · Fonds · 1962

              Fonds consists of an address to the Caledonian Society, Sydney on St. Andrew's Night, November 1962.

              MacKinnon, Stephen J.
              Joseph J. MacInnis fonds
              CA BI MG 6.20 · Fonds · 1924-1939

              Fonds consists of a large collection of Scottish music and Gaelic material. Papers include:

              1. Corresponding and subscription lists of the paper Mosgladh, 1928- 1931, including correspondence from the Scottish Catholic Society. Original, 2 cm. First report of St. Kentigern Ceilidh Club, 1924. Typescript, 4 pages.
              2. Handwritten copies of Gaelic Songbook by Vincent MacLellan, the Gesto Collection of Highland Music and other Scottish music. Original, 75 pages.
              3. Typewritten copies of Collection of Gaelic Proverbs by Donald MacIntosh, 1785. 47 pages. (See Item MG 6.20 3). Creating a New Scotland in Canada by Catherine MacKenzie. 7 pages. The brooch of Lorne by Hector MacDougall, 12 pages. Preface to The Skye Collection of Reels and Strathspeys, 4 pages.
              4. Printed material and clippings: “Clann na Gael ‘n Cogadh ‘s ‘n Sith”, 1918; clippings on Flora MacDonald, 1934; Folklore of the Hebrides, 1937; Gaelic School in Sydney, 1927; Scottish Catholic Society, New Waterford, 1927, Picture of members of “Celtic Ceilidh” radio program, 1934.
              5. Cumha for Joseph J. MacInnis, 1944 by Hugh MacKenzie.
              6. Part of a Gaelic prayer book. 1 cm (see Item MG 6.20 6)
              MacInnis, Joseph J.
              James Charles MacNeil fonds
              CA BI MG 6.21 · Fonds · 1914-1970

              Fonds consists of personal correspondence, speeches Gaelic related materials, activities and initiatives by the Scottish Catholic Society (St. Kentigern Branch) and scrapbooks with newspaper clipping and local news.

              MacNeil, James Charles
              Gaelic songs
              CA BI MG 6.22 · Collection · 1893 - c1950

              Collection consists of Gaelic songs and music, clippings and a scrapbook. Each file collection is prefaced by an index of the songs.

              Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds
              CA BI MG 6.23 · Fonds · 1905-1986

              Fonds consists of papers that include:

              b. Two copies of the history of the first settlers in Iona including MacKenzie's version of the story of their first encounter with the Mi'Kmaq ; a story in English and set in Christmas Island. Many cultural practices are discussed ; a speech addressed to The Nova Scotia and Canadian Associations of Social workers ; two songs in English.

              MacKenzie, Hugh Francis
              James A. MacNeil fonds
              CA BI MG 6.24 · Fonds · 1932-1942

              Fonds consists of papers including stories, songs, newspaper clippings and a scrapbook. Papers include:

              1. “An t-Each Dubh”, a folktale in Gaelic copied down by Jonathan G. MacKinnon from a manuscript of a transcribed story collected by Hector MacLean and John Francis Campbell in Mingulay in the mid. 1800s. The date of the copy is July 7th, 1911. Original, 9 pages.
              2. Gaelic songs with music [n.d.]. Original, 8 pages.
              3. Part of the story “Domhnull MacThormaid agus Leanamh-Sithe Cnoc a'Chuilinn” and "Gaol Gaidhealach" in Clarsach an Doire by Neil MacLeod. 22pages.
              4. Teachdaire nan Gaidheal, 1932-1934. Scattered issues. Printed. 1 cm.
              5. Scrapbook of Scottish and Gaelic items, 1942. 3 cm.
              MacNeil, James A.
              CA BI MG 6.26 · Fonds · 1920-1955

              Fonds consists of minutes, correspondence, constitution and by-laws, financial records, addresses, cash book, roll book, and membership records that were created by the Scottish Catholic Society.

              Scottish Catholic Society
              CA BI MG 6.29 · Fonds · 1964-1974

              Fonds consists of documents relating to research on Gaelic Culture in Nova Scotia and other items written by Ms. MacKinnon. Papers include:

              1. Manuscript copy of thesis: “A Study of the History and Traditions of the Highland Scot in Nova Scotia.” This includes the Gaelic transcription of the folktale "Cath nan Eun" by Hughie Dan MacDonnell and mentions other stories and storytellers of the time. MacKinnon also makes mention of well known singers and includes transcriptions of their songs, 1964 Typescript, 155 pages.
                Refer also to bound copy: file FC 2350 S3 M5.
              2. An Appraisal of the Gaelic Collection in Cape Bretoniana. Refer also to bound copy: Reports file - College of Cape Breton. 1964. Hand-written and typescript, 10 pages.
              3. Menus and toasts in Gaelic, and correspondence concerning them. Original, typescript and printed, 27 pages. Two clippings of toasts printed in Scottish newspapers were in the custody of John A. MacDougall.
              CA BI MG 6.31 · Fonds · 1896-1995

              Fonds consists of materials collected by Mr. MacDonald while he was on an LIP grant. Papers include:

              1. Promissory note of Angus MacLean in favour of D. N. McIntyre, Boisdale, 1896. Original, 1 page.
              2. League of the Cross membership card for Ronald MacKenzie, Christmas Island, 1908. Original, 1 page.
              3. Nova Scotia High School certificate, Grade X, for Joseph Lawrence MacDonald, 1926. Original, 1 page.
              4. Memorial card of Mrs. Alex N. MacNeil, 1962, Printed, 1 card.
              5. Diary kept by John A. MacDonald, of a trip to Scotland, 1971. Photocopy, 11 pages.
              6. List of the Alexander MacDonalds on the Kinloch estate, 1700-1800. Photocopy, 2 pages.
              7. Translation of the Gaelic story “Cross Road House” by Joseph L. MacDonald. Typescript, 4 pages.
              8. Historical sketch of the Island of Lewis. Photocopy, 4 pages.
              9. Weekly Work Record of Joseph L. MacDonald, 1972 Original, 20 pages.
                10.3 Gaelic stories. Original and typescript, 7 pages.
              10. Gaelic bible tract: “Ubhlan Oir” Printed, 26 pages.
              11. Plan and descriptions of violins. Printed, 4 pages.
              MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
              Angus R. MacDonald fonds
              CA BI MG 6.33 · Fonds · 1928-1973

              Fonds consists of papers including poetry, book excerpts, and a scrapbook. Papers include:

              1. A collection of his poetry compiled by his daughter, Christena E. MacDonald, 1968. Also included is a poem by French Road bard, Duncan MacDonald. Typescript and printed, 32 pages.
              2. Excerpts from Songs of the Gael [n.d.]. Printed, 6 pages.
              3. Obituary of Angus R. MacDonald, 1973. Clippings including a poem by John Og Walker of Lake Ainslie.
              4. “Biography of Christena Evelyn MacDonald” 1931. Original, 9 pages.
              5. Scrapbook of clippings pertaining to Florence E. MacDonald’s track and field career, and including clippings on Johnny Miles, 1929.
              6. Failte Cheap Breatuinn: A collection of Gaelic poetry by Vincent A. MacLellan (1891). The MacNeil Edition edited by James Hugh MacNeil, 1933. Typescript 233 pages. Supplement, 1933, containing biography of V. A. McLellan. Typescript, 22 pages. Presented by Angus R. MacDonald.
              MacDonald, Angus R.
              Archie Morrison fonds
              CA BI MG 6.34 · Fonds · 1900-1979

              This fonds consists of a collection of Gaelic songs, stories, poetry, history and tombstone inscriptions.

              Papers are in Gaelic:

              1. Story: “Seann Chuimhneachan air a’ Choire Ghlas” copied from the work by John MacCormick, first appearing in An Gaidheal, Vol.2. Photocopy, 12 pages.
              2. Story: "A’Bhean Iadach" from Am Measg Nam Bodach, 1938.
                "Iain Ciar agus an Robair" from Aig Tigh na Beinne by Katherine Whyte Grant.
                "Eoghan Ruadh aig a ‘Mhod" from The Celtic Garland by Henry Whyte. Photocopies, 20 pages.
              3. Poetry and songs, many by Cape Breton bards. many have been copied from songs appearing in The History of Christmas Island Parish. Also a song composed by Murdoch Morrison of Ferguson's Lake and Gaelic translations of English hymns. Photocopies and originals, 38 pages.
              4. An typed excerpt from the Gaelic translation of the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. Photocopy, 1 page.
              5. Description of Islands of Coll, Uist and Mull copied from the book Am Measg nam Bodach, 1938.
              6. Inscriptions on the tombstones of John MacLean, Gaelic bard; Rev. Alexander MacLean Sinclair and Mrs. John Sinclair. Photocopy, 1 page. Presented by Mr. Morrison.
              CA BI MG 6.35 · Fonds · 1969

              Fonds consists of 27 songs in Gaelic, two hymns in English and a newspaper account of the MacDonalds' 50th wedding anniversary in 1969. Mr. MacDonald, a farmer from Framboise, composed many Gaelic songs, the most famous of which was "Failte Cheap Breatunn". See also Tapes 107, 231, and 232.

              MacDonald, Dan Alex
              John James "J.J." MacKinnon
              CA BI MG 6.36 · Fonds · 1943

              This fonds consists of a notebook of Gaelic songs, correspondence and poetry:

              Notebook of Gaelic songs, many by Cape Breton bards [n.d.]
              Letter from Dr. P. J. Nicholson pertaining to a Gaelic poem, 1943.
              Gaelic poem composed by J. J. MacKinnon, n.d. Print, 1 page.

              MacKinnon, J. J.
              CA BI MG 6.37 · Fonds · 1936-1955

              Fonds consists of:

              • papers including correspondence with D.D. MacFarlane, Joseph D. MacKinnon and Fr. Angus MacNeil pertaining to MacNeil, MacSween and MacFarlane genealogies and to Gaelic songs
              • list of members of the Caledonian Society, Sydney
              • story entitled "Stephen the Spendthrift"
              • passport photo of Mr. MacNeil [#79-1192-4172]
              John Dan MacNeil fonds
              CA BI MG 6.38 · Fonds · 1977

              Fonds consists of a speech in Gaelic and English delivered at St. Andrew's Night Ceilidh, Sydney by John Dan MacNeil. He outlines what he believes to be the reason fro the decline in Gaelic speakers and urges those who have the language to use it regularly.

              MacNeil, John Dan
              CA BI MG 6.39 · Fonds · 1927

              Fonds consists of papers including poems and a genealogy of the MacFarlanes, compiled by D.D. MacFarlane.

              A. Gaelic version of “Scots Wha Hae” and “Ath Shealladh” the latter of which was composed by Mr. MacFarlane on New Year's Day, 1927. Presented by Finlay Campbell, Saint John.
              B. Translation into Gaelic of “The Minstrel Boy” and “Lord Ullin’s Daughter,” both by Mr. MacFarlane. Original, 4 pages. Presented by Estate of W. S. MacFarlane, 1981.
              C. Genealogy of the MacFarlanes by D. D. MacFarlane, 1943 Original, 5 pages. (Indexed copy filed in B & G File) Presented by Rev. John Hugh MacEachen, July 1984.

              MacFarlane, Donald Dougal
              Isobel MacDonald fonds
              CA BI MG 6.41 · Fonds

              Fonds consists of Gaelic hymn music composed by Isobel T. MacDonald of South Uist, Scotland The hymns are all compositions of Fr. Allan MacDonald, Eriskay.

              CA BI MG 6.42 · Fonds · 1971

              Fonds consists of the script of the first ten programs of "Island Echoes", "MacTalla an Eilean" - 8 May 1971 - 10 July 1971. This program was hosted by Hugh MacKenzie on Radio Station C.B.I., Sydney and later by Norman MacLeod, following Hughie's death.

              MacKenzie, Hugh Francis
              Gaelic Songs
              CA BI MG 6.43 · Fonds · 20th century

              Fonds consists of Gaelic poetry, songs, hymns and a letter. Creator is unknown.

              A. Notebook of handwritten Gaelic songs believed to be the songs of Ewen MacKinnon, otherwise known in Iona as "Bodach a'Bhidse".
              B. Gaelic translation of the hymn “The Old Old Story.” Hexatonic scale adapted to regular musical store by unknown person. Original, 2 pages.
              C1. Song "Chuir Mi Cul ri Iollaraidh" (with English translation) [n.d.] Original, 2 pages. Presented by Mr. & Mrs. John MacKenzie, Mira Gut.
              C2. Song: “Bheir a Nall am Botal Dhu” [sic] (local composition) Original, 2 pages. Presented by John Allan MacNeil, Grand Narrows.
              C3a. "Mi'm Shuidhe M'Onar" by Scottish bard Sorley Cameron. The name “Neil MacDonald” is penciled on the manuscript but not definite that he is the author. Original, 8 pages.
              C3b Humourous song [untitled] also written in Cape Breton. Signed by Neil Macdonald but he was not the author. Also 2 fiddle tunes with musical notation, one stating that it is from Bill Lamey. Original, 5 pages.
              C4. Song (untitled) likely of Cape Breton origin. Typescript, 1 page.
              D. Letter written in Gaelic from Crows Nest to a friend in Inverness County, 1915. Original, 1 page. Presented by John Neil Beaton, Port Hood, 1984.

              CA BI MG 6.50 · Fonds · 1969-1983

              Fonds consists of the constitution, by-laws, newsletters, programs, correspondence, addresses, clippings, questionnaires, and reports.

              Gaelic Society of Cape Breton
              Barry Fraser fonds
              CA BI MG 6.55 · Fonds · 1979

              Fonds consists of Gaelic songs collected and arranged by Mr. Fraser.

              Chi Mi Bhuam composed by Alexander "Ridge" MacDonald
              Am Bhraighidh composed by Malcolm H. Gillis

              Mr. Fraser also provides the names of the individuals from whom he recorded the melodies transcribed.

              Fraser, Barry
              Archibald A. MacKenzie fonds
              CA BI MG 6.6 · Fonds · 1983

              Fonds consists of a selection of songs in Gaelic composed by Archie Alex MacKenzie.

              MacKenzie, Archie Alex
              CA BI MG 6.60 · Fonds · 1928-1933

              Fonds consists of subscription lists and correspondence concerning same to the business managers, Rev. Sam Campbell and Rev. J.J. Bryden, 1928-1932. Included are letters from A.J. Mackenzie, Christmas Island, 1933, John A. MacDougall of Glace Bay and Lauchlin MacGillivray, Antigonish. Mosgladh, published in English and Gaelic, was the official organ of the Scottish Catholic Society of the Diocese of Antigonish. This periodical ran from February 1928 to December 1932. The Beaton Institute holds the complete run.

              CA BI MG 6.61 · Fonds

              Fonds consists of two volumes of collected Gaelic songs by various Cape Breton and Scottish bards. An index is included in the front of each volume:

              MacDonald, Allen “The Ridge”
              MacDonald, Alexander “The Ridge”
              MacDonald, Alexander “Am Painter Mor”
              MacDonald, Dan Alex
              MacDonald, John (Hunter)
              MacDonald, Alexander (Turner)
              MacDonald, Angus (MacAlasdair)
              MacDonald, Allan (Miramachie)
              MacDonald, Donald (The Ridge)
              MacDonald, Angus (Aonghas MacAlasdair)
              MacDonald, Dan S. (Miramachi)
              MacDonald, A. T. (Antigonish)
              MacKinnon, Jonathan G.
              MacLellan, Angus Y
              MacLellan, Donald (Big Dan)
              MacLean, Alexander (Alasdair MacEoghain Bhain)
              Gillis, Malcolm H. (Calum na h-Aibhne)
              MacLean, Hugh
              Beaton, Sam
              Walker, John
              Nicholson, Hugh (Eoin MacIain Ic Macail)
              Ferguson, C. A.
              Beaton, Ronald (Maire Ban)
              MacIsaac, Hugh
              Gillis, Hector
              MacLean, John (not the Bard MacLean)
              MacFayden, John
              Gillis, Michael
              MacIsaac, Allen
              MacLean, Sam
              MacEachern, Dougald
              MacLean, Donald
              Beaton, Angus
              MacLeod, Neil

              Neil A. MacLeod fonds
              CA BI MG 6.62 · Fonds · 1954-1956

              Fonds consists of correspondence from Major C.I.N. MacLeod, Gaelic Advisor, Nova Scotia Department of Education, with words of 7 Gaelic songs by Cape Breton composers. They are: "Ged a Sheòl Mi ai M'Aineol", Tha Buaidh air an Uisge Beatha", "Ille Dhuinn Chaidh Tu'm Dhìth","Mo Nighean Donn á Còrnaig", A Mhàiri Dhubh 's a Mhàiri Dhonn", "Mo Rùn a Chunna Mi an Diugh" and "Horo Mo Nighean Donn Bhòidheach".

              MacLeod, Major C.I.N.
              Angus Y. MacLellan fonds
              CA BI MG 6.63 · Fonds · 1912-1946

              Fonds consists of poems, biography of Angus Y. MacLellan, and recollections of life on Margaree Island.

              1. Poem: “Clach An Càrn an Dòmhnallaich” was presented by Sister St. Francis of Rome, C.N.D.

              2. Duncan H. and Mary Margaret MacLellan recall their childhood spent on Margaree Island. Typescript, 12 pages Presented by Margaret Long, Brockton, Mass., June 1983.

              3. “My years on Margaree Island” by Lauranna MacLellan MacDonald, who presented the paper in December, 1983. Photocopy, 4 pages.

              4. Biography of Angus Y. MacLellan (1887-1960) Photocopy, 11 pages.

              Songs composed by Angus Y. MacLellan and other bards that appear in "Smeòrach nan Cnoc 's nsn Gleann" and "Gaelic Songs in Nova Scotia". Photocopy, 10 pages
              Story “Raonull Ban Mac Eoghain Oig” by Aonghas MacGillfhaolain. Print, 26 pages.

              1. “The Part Played by the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada in the Establishment of the St. F. X. Extension Department” 1953. Typescript, 21 pages.

              Clippings: Obituary of Rev. Michael Gillis, 1970; Obituary of Ernest Hart, the Chairmaker from Northeast Margaree, n.d. Presented by Sister Carmelina MacLellan, Port Hawkesbury, 1984.

              MacLellan, Angus Y.
              Rev. John Hugh MacEachen
              CA BI MG 6.67 · Fonds · 1982

              Fonds consists of a Gaelic song (with English translation) composed by Father MacEachen on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of St. Margaret's Parish, Broad Cove.

              Gaelic Conferences
              CA BI MG 6.71 · Fonds · 1980

              Fonds consists of a submission by the Mabou Gaelic and Historical Society to the preliminary conference on Gaelic, Iona, 04 May 1980. Letter and timetable of the Gaelic conference held at St. Ann's on May 16-18, 1980.

              CA BI MG 6.72 · Fonds · 19th century

              Fonds consists of a microfilm reel relating to Gaelic literature and poetry.

              MacDonald, Alexander
              CA BI MG 6.74 · Fonds · 1987

              Fonds consists of a collection of documents relating to the Conference, held in Sydney on October 15,16, and 17, 1987.

              1. Program brochures, Map/guide '87, discussion group list of participants, Gaelic College and Nova Scotia Highland Village brochures.
              2. Newspaper clippings re: conference.
              3. Na Croileagain, by Rosemary McCormack, programme co-ordinator, typescript, 2 pages.
              4. Sealladh gu taobh -oral tradition and reminiscence by Cape Breton gaels, edited by James Wilson & Ellison Robertson, printed material 32 pages.
              5. Agenda - includes welcome on behalf of chairperson, Dr. Robert J. Morgan, typescript 13 pages.
              6. Special events - Gaelic church service october 18, 1987 at Trinity United Church, Rev. Ivan Gregan, typescript 1 page.
              7. First croileagan or Gaelic nursery school/playgroup proposal. Typescript, 1 page.
              CA BI MG 6.76 · Fonds · 1987-1994

              Fonds consists of essays from an annual essay competition at the University College of Cape Breton, advancing research in traditional history, songs, narrative traditions of Gaelic culture. Essays are arranged by year of competition.

              1. 1987/88:
                a. Marilyn Dwyer, "Presenting, The Ancient Tradition of Gaelic Psalm Singing in the Presbyterian Church". Essay includes three tapes with an index. T-3193 (a-b-c)
                b. Kate Dunlay, "Cape Bretoners in Boston: Maintaining Identity".
                c. Donald J. MacNeil, "Cape Breton Folksong Tradition".

              2. 1988/89:
                a. Marilyn Dwyer, "An nì nach cluinn mi an diugh chan aithris mi 'maireach, Eòin MacGilliosa MacFhionghuin (Jonathan Gillies MacKinnon)".
                b. Marilyn MacDonald, "Milling Frolics on the North Shore a Look at the Past, Present, and Future". One video tape is included. FT 41
                c. Winnifred J. MacDonald, "Sang abune a' sang" (Collections, Composers, and Fiddlers). One audio tape is included. T-3194

              3. 1990: Kathleen Dunlay, "The Playing of Traditional Scottish Music: Old and New - World Styles and Practices".

              4. 1991: Jacqueline Ann Dunn,"Tha Blas na Gàidhlig Air A h- Uile Fidhleir". (The Sound of Gaelic is in the Fiddler's Music)

              5. 1992: Jeff MacDonald,"Bràighe na H-Aibhne Iarmad mo Shluaigh" (Life and Times of the Scottish Settlers at St. Mary's Parish, River Denys Area.)

              6. 1993-1994: Margaret Bennett "Gaelic Song in Eastern Canada: Twentieth Century Reflections"

              7. 1994: K. Diane Grant "A Study of the Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and Nova Scotia"

              8. 1994: Rannie Gillis "Celtic Education". Family history and an account of how one would be enculturated and socially educated in the Gaelic culture of Cape Breton.

              9. 1994: Paula Rice "Mary with the Ewe". Agricultural practices in Scotland and pioneer Cape Breton.

              CA BI MG 6.77 · Fonds · 1918

              Fonds consists of documents including minutes, membership lists, applications, by-laws, purpose and list of members. Includes minutes of the first organizational meeting - 14 February, 1918, and subsequent minutes March 5th, March 19th, April 2nd, May 7th, 1918.

              Louisbourg Scottish Society
              CA BI MG 6.78 · Fonds · 1896-1938

              Fonds consists of a collection of sheet music and books donated by Peggy and Dan Currie.

              1. How To Master The Violin (A Practical Guide) By Pavel L. Bylovetzski - (1917)
              2. The Universal Favourite Contra Dance Album (Reels, Hornpipes, Jigs, etc.) By Paul De Ville - (1905)
              3. Community Song Album No.2 By Francis, Day, & Hunter Ltd. - (n.d.)
              4. National Dance Album By T.S. Gleadhill - (n.d.)
              5. Allan's Ballroom Companion (For The Violin) By Mozart Allan - (n.d.)
              6. Craig's String-Band Music By Thomas Craig - (n.d.)
              7. White's Unique Collection Of Jigs, Reels, etc. (Arr. for Violin with Piano Acc.) By White-Smith Music Pub. Co. a) 1896 & b) 1902
              8. Dance Music of The North (Violin and Piano) By Alfred Moffat - (1908)
              9. White's Excelsior Collection of Jigs, Reels, & Hornpipes (For Piano) By White-Smith Pub. Co. - (1907)
              10. Logan's Collection of Highland Music (Arranged For The Violin) By Patterson's Publications Ltd.
                a) Book 1 - (1924)
                b) Book 2 - (n.d.)
                c) Book 4 - (n.d.)
                d) Book 5 - (n.d.)
              11. Beauties of The Ballroom (Arranged For The Violin) By Scott Skinner - (n.d.)
              12. Kerr's Collection Of Dance Music (For The Violin) By James S. Kerr, Music Publisher - (n.d.)
              13. The Balmoral Reel Book (Arranged For The Violin) By Bayley & Ferguson - (n.d.)
              14. The Scottish Violinist By J. Scott Skinner - (n.d.)
              15. The Cornhuskers Book Of Old Time Fiddlin' Tunes (Series#4) By Harry E. Jarman - (1938)
              16. Country Dances (Jigs, Reels, & Strathspeys) By Ernest Haywood - (1933)
              17. Marr & Co.'s Royal Collection Of Airs, Quicksteps, etc. (n.d.)
              18. Old Fiddlers Collection Of Old Time Dances (and dance calls), Jigs & Reels, Old Time Popular Tunes, etc. (For The Violin) By W.H. Billing Music Co. Ltd. - (1933)
              19. The Robbins Collection Of 200 Jigs, Reels And Country Dances (For Violin, Piano, Flute, or Mandolin) By Robbins Music Corporation - (1933)
              20. Lowe's Collection,
                a) Book First - (n.d.)
                b) Book Fourth - (n.d.)
                c) Book Sixth - (n.d.)
              21. Misc. Selection Of Marches, Quicksteps, Laments, Strathspeys, Reels & Country Dances [2 Books - a) & b)]
              CA BI MG 6.79 · Fonds · 1985-1996

              Fonds consists of a family genealogy, along with Gaelic songs and poems.

              1) Oran Marbhadh Na Muice (Le Aonghas R. MacDhombnuill)
              2) Oran A Chollich (2 copies)
              3) Cruachan - Beann (Ben Cruachan)
              4) Fath Mo Mhulaid I Bhi Thall
              5) Oran A 'Cheilidh
              6) Duanag An T - Seoladair
              7) Tha Buadh' Air An Uisge Bheatha (2 copies)
              8) Muile Nan Mor Bheann
              9) Gu'r Math Mar Tha Ged Tha E Fliuch (2 copies)
              10) Lunneag Do Mabu
              11) The Bochan Bridge of Canso
              12) Where Have The Years Gone?
              13) Oran A 'Chuil's A' Chladaich (Le D. MacDhomhnaill)
              14) Oran Seacharan Seila
              15) Domb'll MacEadhmuinn (Le B.A. MacIll'eollain)
              16) Am Fleasgach Dualach (Le M.A. Nic Fnionghain, Kirkwood)
              17) Sar-Obair Nam Bard Gaelach, 1877 (2 copies)
              18) To A Famous Character In Roxbury
              19) Oran Do Bara-Roth
              20) Dan Do Sheann Ford
              21) Do Bheinn Chlann - Domhnuill, Air An Rathad Fhrangach, Chap Breatunn (Le aonghas R. MacDhomh,Uill) Fonn: Smeorach Chlann Domhnuill
              22) Mo Dhachaidh
              23) A Samhradh's Nan Beanntan An Iar (Springtime In The Rockies) (Le M.M. Baddeck, C.B.)
              24) Oran Do Alasdair Moireastan (Mar Gu'm B'ann Le 'Mhnaoi)
              25) Gu De A'I Mi Mur Faigh Mi Thu
              26) C'Ait An Caidil An Nionag
              27) Oran Gaidhlig
              28) Hi Oro's Na Horo Eile (Taken from THE GESTO collection, page 39)
              29) Oidhche Mhath Leibh
              30) Duil Ri Bailechaolais Fhaicinn O Chi; Chi Mi Na Mor Bheannaibh (2 copies)
              31) Na Laithean Bh'Ann O Chian (Robert Burns)
              32) 'Sneachda Mor Mhabou
              33) One Untitled Piece
              34) Original hand-written notes - miscellaneous Gaelic and English songs & poems - 19 pages
              35) One humorous letter - (October 1985)

              Malcolm H. Gillis fonds
              CA BI MG 6.8 · Fonds · 1927

              Fonds consists of a Gaelic song "Na Cnoic 's na Glinn" with words and music by Mr. Gillis; the song "Nigh'n Donn a Chuil Reidh, written by Gillis. There is also Mr. Gillis' notebook containing songs in Gaelic and English, one of which is the original version of "Na Cnoic 's na Glinn"; violin music; record of marriages, 1881-1883, probably performed in St. Joseph's Church, Southwest Margaree. Also included is an affidavit by Malcolm R. MacLeod concerning the copyright of Gilis' songs.

              Gillis, Malcolm H.
              John Norman MacDonald fonds
              CA BI MG 6.80 · Fonds · 1852-1895

              Fonds consists of a number of songs collected by Reverend John Norman MacDonald in the summer of 1952. This manuscript was afterwards borrowed by a John MacRury, another Minister, who unwarrantably copied some of the songs and sent them to be printed in the Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness. The songs contained in this manuscript collection were obtained from various sources; many of them were taken down from the recitation of various people in Uist and elsewhere at intervales beginning in the year 1874 up to the present.

              A. Manuscript of Gaelic poetry collected in the Outer Islands by Mr. Macdonald in the summer 1852, Glasgow 21 April 1852. (65 p.). Photocopies of original script.

              CONTENTS: Texts and Translation of Laiodh Fhraoich -song by Donald MacLean (Domhnall Ban na Camairt) Folio 1, 61.
              Fragment with Translation (Fuigheall do sheann Oran) Folio 9
              Eulogy on Donald MacDonald (MacIain’ic Sheumais) Folio 10
              Waulking Song (‘S mi’ m aonar air a’Leachdainn) Folio 14
              Song (tha Ghaoth an Iar cho Caithreamach) Folio 16
              Lament for John MacLeod, 6th of Raasay (Ian Garbh) Folio 21
              Waulking song (‘S mise thug an Ceannach air Bainne Nighean Domhnaill) Folio 28
              Eulogy on Captain Allan MacDonald, of Kingsburgh, by John MacCodrum Folio 32
              Eulogy on Ranald MacDonald, 2nd of Milton Folio 35
              Lament for Allan Morrison (Ailein Duinn shiubhlainn leat) Folio 41
              Song (Maighdeann Mhic Fhearghuis) by Donald MacLellan Folio 44
              Eulogy on Robert MacDonald MacIntyre by Alexander MacDonald (An Dall Mor) Folio 45
              Eulogy on Alexander MacDonald, 5th of Vallay, by Donald MacSween Folio 47
              Fragment (Latha Dhomh ‘s mi ann an Diuraidh) Folio 48
              Song (An Oigh Fholuimte) by Donald Fraser, Rosemarkie Folio 49
              Song of the Ossianic Society Folio 51
              Verse of the Rev. Roderick MacDonald to John Gordon, 5th of Cluny Folio 52
              Rev. John Norman Macdonald Collection MG 6.80
              Eulogy of Major Alexander MacDonald, 4th of Vallay, by Alexander MacDonald (An Dall Mor) Folio 53

              B. Preface - Rev. Angus MacDonald manuscript collection “Co-chruenneachadh de Dh’Orain, Madh agus sean, a Tomadh Cearn. Le Aougrus Macdhomhuill, Cleareach Chilliurnain, 1895. (3 p.).

              Contents: (15 p.). Collection includes photocopies of the original script (212 p.).

              Allan J. Gillis fonds
              CA BI MG 6.9 · Fonds · 1777-1999

              Fonds consists of papers consisting of: articles and music composed by or for Mr. Gillis; papers compiled by Mr. Gillis; clippings and handwritten versions of Gaelic poetry and stories; biographies and genealogical information; articles, songs and miscellaneous items.

              A. Articles and music composed by or for Mr. Gillis:

              1. Bagpipe music composed by Mr. Gillis, 1965.
              2. "The Goilleachen", [n.d.], notes about a Gaelic Easter tradition.
              3. "A Highland Halloween in Canada". Halloween traditions in the Judique area.
              4. Allan James Gillis of Judique "March" by George D. Grant. This tune was composed by George Darroch Grant, a former pipe-major of the Scots Guards and the RCAF while he was Mr. Gillis' pipe-major in the City of Montreal Pipe Band. Photocopy, (1 p.).

              B. Papers compiled by Mr. Gillis:

              1. Anecdotes about Donald Eoghain Duinn and Peter Smyth; "Peter Smyth's Song" by Alasdair MacLean.
                1a. Gaelic version of above.
                1b. Notes by Lloyd Leland on obscure words (Gaelic. and also notes about Alasdair MacLean (composer) by Allan Gillis, July, 1991 Photocopies (2 p.).
                B2. List of Scottish violin players.
                3."The Bluenosers' Castle" by Hugh Angus MacDougall.
              2. Genealogies:
                a. MacDonalds of Glendale and of Borrodale
                b. Neil MacDougall, Pioneer of Judique Intervale, 1975, (89 p.).
                c. The Clan MacLellan, compiled by Rev. James A. MacLellan, 1940, (18 p.).
                d. The Gillises of Rear Judique Banks, 1973 (15 p.).
              3. Diary of Angus Innis MacDougall, St. Ninians, 1912-1915, (77 p.).
                C. Clippings and handwritten version of Gaelic poetry and stories, including: an English translation of Bard MacLean's "Gloomy Forest". Photocopies, (18 p.); a lament for the death of Hugh MacDonald of Glencoe by Ronald Beaton; a Gaelic translation of the song "You Can't Make Monkey Out of Me";the story "Iseabail augs Monagan"; The songs "Catriona Dhonn", Anull do dh'Ile Bhoidheach and "An Till Thu Tuilleadh" by E MacFhionnghuin (Jonathan G MacKinnon?); "Rann do'n Cheud Cheard" by Duncan Ban MacIntyre and the song "A Mhairi Bhinn Mheall-Shuileach" composed by Jimmy (Seumas Aonghuis) MacKay of Kingsville

              D. 1.Gillis genealogy, (2 p.).

              1. Co Leis Thu? A Dangerous Question, (1 p.).
              2. List of teachers 1907-1963 St. Ninian School, Judique Intervale, C. B., (1 p.).
              3. The Clubhouse Song by Allan Gillis, Ottawa, February 1992, (2 p.).
              4. Death of a Sturdy Old Pioneer, John MacDonald 1822-1913 plus Obituary, (3 p.).
              5. Gaelic names and brooks, bridges, roads etc., in the Glendale area - list compiled by Jimmy MacKay, West Bay Road, (2 p.).
              6. Letter of complaint by J. F. Gillis addressed to Rev. L. J. MacDonald, Parish Priest of Judique, April 24, 1938, (1 p.).
              7. Music sheet notes "Wee Donald's Farewell", The Creignish Hills, Glengarry's Dirk, Strathlorne March, The Antigonish Centenary Gathering, Cutting Bracken, Phelim's Wee Boat (Bardin Fheidhlimi. Wandering Mary, The Dark Stream (Ant'Alltan Dubh) Godfrey Crovan's Galley (Berlinn G Horaidh Chrobhain) My Eye is on Thee (Mo Shail a'd Dheiger) Leaving
                Barra, The Loch Tay Boat Song. (10 p.).
              8. The Goilleachan, A Gaelic Easter Feast by Allan Gillis, (1 p.).
              9. The Bluenosers' Castle, Lyrics to song. (2 p.).
              10. Memories by Hugh A. MacDougall, Lyrics to Song, (1 p.).
              11. Gaelic Mo Shuil A'D Dheigh, (1 p.).
              12. Lament for Allan MacFarlane by Walter MacFarlane, (1 p.).

              E. Eigg (Eige. Roll - List of men, women & children in the Parish of Eigg 1764-1765 by Neill McNeill, Catechist including the Isle of Muck, Rumm & Canna. Census lists - Protestants --Isle of Eige, Papists, Galmisdale in Eige Papists, Gruline Papists, Laigtown, Cleadale in Eige Papists, Howland, Fivepenny in Eige,Sandmore, Sandbeg in Eige, Kildonan in Eige Papists, the Rev. Malcolm McAskill genealogy.

              F. Miscellaneous items:

              1. Contract agreement for construction of first church in Judique, 13 June 1819, (2 p.).
              2. John MacLellan ‘‘Red" of Morar, Scotland and Glenville, Nova Scotia, compiled by Margaret A. Gillis, Windsor and Allan J. Gillis, Ottawa, 1997.
              3. Biographies and genealogies:
                a. Father David Gillies, Father Ronald Rankin, Duncan Joseph Rankin, and Peter Rankin, (6. p.).
                b. Passenger ship ‘‘Alexander", 1772.
                c. First petition for land in the Judique area, 1789, (3 p.).
                d. Father Anthony MacDonald Genealogy, (4 p.).
                e. Origins of Some Pioneer Families of River Denys Mountain and Area, Inverness Co., Nova Scotia by Donald E. Read and Allan J. Gillis, 1996, (28 p.).
                f. Some Lights and Shades of Family History by Angus J. MacDonald, Port Hawkesbury, 1893 (John ‘‘Ban" MacDonald, Eigg, Scotland., (10 p.).
                g. Gillies - Gillis - MacGillis by A. J. Gillis, 1995, (4 p.).
                h. MacLellans of Inverness County, 1871 Census, Inverness County, (27 p.).
                i. The MacLellans of Inverness County, 1871 Census.

              G. Articles:
              1A. Humble Cathedral, by Cathy Gillies, Port Hood. Church at Indian Point, Judique North, oldest Highland parish in Cape Breton, 1818, (2 p.).

              1. River Denys Mountain - A Sketch by Allan J. Gillis, 1997, (4 p.).

              H. Songs:
              1."The Cookhouse Song" by Peggy ‘‘Duncan Jim" MacDougall (Gillis), 1952, (1 p.).
              2.Oran Pheadair (Peter Smyth’s Song., (6 p.).

              1. Oran Seann Mhoireasdan (mar gum b’ann le mhnaoi. le: Alasdair ‘‘Niall Mor" MacDhomhnuill, Beinn Noah, E.C.B. (Transcribed and translated by Effie Rankin, Mabou, 1995., (8 p.).
                Ship ‘‘Catherine", Mabou Pioneers, p. 639.

              I. Genealogy and Information on the surname Boyd:

              1. Genealogy on the Boyds of Glendale, compiled by Allan J. Gillis, 1999 (15 p.).
              2. Reader’s letter to the Editor of The Oban Times, April 18, 1974, regarding the surname Boyd. (1 p.).

              J. Genealogies

              1. Origins of some Pioneer Families of River Denys Mtn. And Area, Inverness Co., Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia by Donald E. Read and Allan J. Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (24 p.).
              2. The MacLellan Family of Hillsdale, compiled by Allan J. Gillis, 1999, (6 p.)
              3. The Descendants of Angus ‘‘Ban" Gillis, compiled by Margaret A. (Gillies) Gillis, Windsor, Ontario, 1998, (12 p.)
              4. The Descendants of John MacEachern, Kingsville, N.S., by Allan James Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (14 p.). (N.B. This follows out only the line of: A. John MacEachern)
                4a. The Descendants of John MacEachern, Kingsville, N.S., by Allan James Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (17 p.). (N.B. this follows out only the line of: A. John MacEachern). (This is a revised version of J. 4.

              K. Some common Gaelic names as used in Cape Breton.

              L. Correspondence
              7 letters from Sister Margaret Beaton to Allan J. Gillis dated August 25, 1970 to December 6, 1971. (8 p. photocopies)

              M. Photographs
              Photograph (col.) of Allan J. Gillis with his two children, Alasdair and Duncan Gillis taken with Sister Margaret Beaton at Cape Bretoniana Archives, 1973. Photograph Accession number: 11-19-30042

              Gillis, Allan J.