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              Ethnic Corner
              CA BI FT-1.9 · Item · 1980-1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a recording of Ethnic Corner by the Beaton Institute, with segments on the Cape Breton Gaelic Society, the Cape Breton Multicultural Association, and Jewish culture and religion. Recorded by Alan Cash for the Beaton Institute.

              Tracklisting:

              An interview with Kay MacDonald, Cape Breton Gaelic Society:
              000-Cape Breton Gaelic Society, 042-activities: pipeband, ceilidhs, gaelic classes, scottish violins, 089-Taigh man Gaidheal (the Gaelic Society's Building), 106-Gathering of the Clans, 161-Financing of the Gaelic Society, 180-Saint Andrew's Night, 191-main goal of the Gaelic Society

              An interview with Agnes Stephenson, president of the Cape Breton Multicultural Association:
              000-History and organization of the CBMA, 034-the concept originally of two cultures in Canada; ethnics and anglos, 037-areas of support to the CBMA, 055-high points resulting from outside encouragement of the CBMA, 080-attempts by the CBMA to implement the federal policy of "multiculturalism" re national policy, 115-national and provincial ethnic publications re: the ethnic groups in Cape Breton, 150-the concepts "mosaic" and "meltingpot" in terms of multiculturalism, 180-the score of the CBMA re: the ethnic groups it affects

              An interview with Rhoda Gaum:
              005-Judaism as a way of life not just as a religion, 011-Chanukah, origin, 025/049-explanation of the celebration itself, 038-how the tradition was passed from generation to generation, 101-date of the festival, 057-traditional food, 077-game of "tops", 094-Day of Atonement, Food, 114-Kosher, 132-chicken soup, language, 139-Hebrew, 147-Yiddish

              Beaton Institute
              CA BI FT-2.16 · Item · 1984
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a CBC report on the highland bagpipe tradition in Cape Breton.

              Tracklisting:
              Ian MacKinnon (N), 005-Part I: tune, intro, assoc. with pipe band-true history-trd. solo instrument-SW Marg. 1897-Peter Morrison-12 yrs. old-Sev. pipers take turn-square dancing, (N) house parties-pop-loudness can be over, PM-never too loud-never a complaint-people expected it, (N) diff. from today's style-trad, G-from soul-C.B. Gaelic Soc. learn on chanter-more trad. methods, PM memorized them, can develop to that-old country-all done by chant-chant-indiv. sounds, was, Highland pipe bands-change, influences of Regimental Pipe M., 125-Tradit. flee flowing (Part I), WWI, WWII, D MacIn piping music-1949 Gaelic Con. 1st school, St. Anne's-Syd. 50's, many #'s-'53, '54 Venetian Gardens (N) female pipers lose interest, 233-MacDougall Girls, Gaelic College girls-names-pipe bands-folded last 10 yrs.-Mary Urquhart CBGS Chair. Bruce MacNeil Pipe Major-practice winder mos. summer mos. competition Dr. Angus MacDonald-one of the best in the world, (of St. Peters), DMcI never die, cycles, will come back 50s, 60s-get good young pipers interested in instructing, (N) open minds-lovers of Gaelic piping

              Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
              CA BI FT-2.3 · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a broadcast tribute to the fiddler Mike MacDougall; the tape includes interviews with Sheldon MacInnes, Dennis Ryan, and Allister MacGillivary. CBC Interviewer is Glen Billaway.

              Tracklisting:
              019-Fiddling, 033-History of Mike MacDougall, 044-Mike MacDougall: the fiddler, comments, 055-comments, 098-Cape Breton fiddlers and their style, 143-Comments, 150-Mike MacDougall's popularity, Mike MacDougall's father, 197-Mike MacDougall's Family, 211-Fiddling

              Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
              CA BI FT-2.9 · Item · 1979
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a recording of the funeral held for famous Cape Breton fiddler, Angus Chisholm. The footage was recorded for the CBC program, Newsday.

              Tracklisting:
              000-History of Angus Chisholm, 174-Violin tribute of Angus Chisholm, 208-How Angus was introduced to the violin, 240-Angus Chisholm's first public appearance, 252-Angus Chisholm and his first recording, 289-Angus's attitude toward the commercialization of his work, 302-Angus Chisholm's style, 328-Angus Chisholm's audience, 359-Priest's tribute to Angus Chisholm, 389-various tributes to Angus Chisholm

              Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
              Brown Brothers of Washabuck
              CA BI FT-213 · Item · Dec. 1987
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a videocassette recording of The Brown Brothers of Washabuck, Cape Breton, produced in December 1987 and edited by Lisa Morrison, Audio/Visual Department, UCCB. Directed by Maxie MacNeil, Hector MacKenzie, and Michael Anthony MacLean.

              Introduction
              Family History (2:20)
              Caledonia Song
              Hoodlum Song (3:41)
              Grandmother Story (7:32)
              Song from the Old Homestead (9:19)
              Vince MacLean’s Story (14:41)
              Bordon Song (16:55)
              Bear Dance (18:17)
              Imitations (21:25)
              Michael and the Fiddle (22:13)
              New Year’s Story (Tody)
              Flora’s Story
              Home Movie – Michael humming “Duddledum”
              No Sir No
              Cod Liver Oil
              Yon Munroe
              Michael Anthony’s Story
              Wedding Song
              Sister’s Story
              Kay MacLean’s Story
              Michael Imitating Bagpipes
              Dr. and the Bear
              Gaelic Song
              Hector’s Story
              Malcolm MacDonald
              Cemetery
              Ending Collage

              Narrator: Hector MacKenzie

              Photographs and home movies in order of appearance:

              Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Dan Rory (Murdock) MacNeil

              Rory D. MacNeil, Joan MacNeil, Dan Angus MacNeil

              Hughie MacLeod, Angus MacDonald

              Jackie (Fownes) MacDonald, Michael Brown

              Maxie MacNeil, Vince MacLean, Michael A. MacLean, Hector MacKenzie, Flora Canning

              Upper Washabuck School located near Angus Ranald MacDonald. (“Big” Liza Campbell – Teacher. Two Browns on extreme right of picture – Michael and Dan.)

              Store at Washabuck Bridge with potential local customers and teamsters.

              Maxie MacNeil, Hector MacKenzie, Kay MacLean, Annie (Sister) MacLean, Flora Canning, Gordon MacLean (Guitar), Sniffer (dog), Simon MacKenzie

              John Dan MacKenzie – store owner at Washabuck Bridge and Eddie MacLean (on right)

              Kathleen MacLean, Rita MacDougall

              Johnnie Brown, Michael Brown

              Square set people:

              Leonard MacKenzie, Jeanette MacKenzie, Lawrence MacDougall – Fiddler, Cassie MacKenzie, Florence MacKenzie, Aggie and Neil F. MacLennan, Eugene MacIsaac, Joe (Red Rory) MacLean – Prompter, Michael A. MacLean, Malcolm MacDonald, Michael Brown, Jean MacKenzie, Lexina Fraser

              Mary C. MacDonald, Michael Brown, Dan Brown, Lexina Fraser

              Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Alex Murphy

              Cheryl MacDonald, Wanda MacDonald, Mary Ann MacKenzie, Dan Brown

              Michael Brown, Jackie MacDonald, Rosemary MacKinnon, Dan Brown, Mary C. MacKinnon, Andy MacDonald

              Wedding party at Highland Hill: Maxie and Joan MacNeil – Bride and groom, Michael (S.R.) MacNeil – Fiddler, Kammie (S.R.) MacNeil – Guitar, Annie Jane MacNeil – Dancer, Patricia MacNeil, Diane MacNeil, Capt. Angus MacNeil, John Rory MacNeil, Lex MacNeil, Dan Malcolm MacKinnon, Peggy (Dan Joe) MacNeil, Unknown female, Dan Brown, Unknown female

              Michael Brown, Rose MacKenzie, Lex Fraser, Jean MacKenzie, Kathleen MacDonald, Michael A. MacLean, Duncan MacDonald, Mary C. MacDonald, Front: Michael MacDonald, Michael Brown, Dan Brown

              Greg MacNeil (Bear), Arnold MacNeil (Doctor)

              Dan Brown, Jean MacKenzie, Michael Brown

              Wedding at Upper Washabuck: Dan Alex and Martha MacKinnon, with neighbours and friends

              In horse and wagon – Big Neil MacKinnon, Kitty (Charlie Dan Angus) MacNeil

              Fiddlers Festival Tape 1
              CA BI FT-215.1 · Item · Jul. 1985
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a videocassette recording of the Fiddlers Festival in July 1985. Camera by Tim Belliveau and Lisa Morrison and edited by Lisa Morrison for the Beaton Institute.

              Fiddlers Festival – July 1985 Tape 1

              00:11-00:57 Introduction by the Town Crier
              00:59-03:27 Violin – Francis MacDonald / Piano – Coreen MacDonald
              03:34-08:34 Violin – Bishop Fabar MacDonald / Piano – Janet MacDonald
              08:37-12:20 Stepdancer – Joey Rankin / Violin – Howie MacDonald / Piano – Harvey Beaton
              12:29-17:11 Stepdancer – Miss Roland / Violin – Carl MacKenzie / Piano – Doug MacPhee
              17:12-21:20 Glengarry Strathspey and Reel Society from Ontario
              21:22-24:49 Youth fiddlers directed by Stan Chapman
              24:52-32:20 Violin – Miss MacIsaac / Piano – Betty Lou Beaton
              32:38-39:19 Violin – Kinnon Beaton / Piano – Betty Lou Beaton
              39:27-42:32 Stepdancer – Angela Cameron / Violin – Kinnon Beaton / Piano – Betty Lou Beaton
              42:35-49:08 Violin – Natalie MacMaster / Piano – Betty Lou Beaton
              49:13-52:17 Jean MacNeil’s stepdancing class / Violin – Lucy MacNeil / Piano – Doug MacPhee
              52:19-56:01 Violin – John Joe MacInnis / Piano – Hilda Chiasson
              56:02-end Stepdancer – Harvey Beaton / Violin – Howie MacDonald / Piano – Hilda Chiasson

              Beaton Institute Archives
              Fiddlers Festival Tape 2
              CA BI FT-215.2 · Item · Jul. 1985
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a videocassette recording of the Fiddlers Festival in July 1985. Camera by Tim Belliveau and Lisa Morrison and edited by Lisa Morrison for the Beaton Institute.

              Fiddlers Festival – July 1985 Tape 2

              00:30-04:30 Piano – Mary Gillis
              04:32-14:59 Violin – Carl MacKenzie / Piano – George MacInnis
              15:00-18:32 Violin – Mickie Gillis / Piano – Doug MacPhee
              18:33-21:11 Eileen Forrester’s Dancers / Violin – Fr. Francis Cameron / Piano – Janet Cameron
              21:12-26:41 Violin – Stan Chapman / Piano – Jackaline Dunn
              26:43-30:10 Stepdancers – Pelerin Brothers / Violin – Howie MacDonald / Piano – Hilda Chiasson
              30:12-33:52 Gaelic singing – Maxie MacNeil and daughter
              33:53-42:45 Violin, Piano, Guitar, Tin Whistle – Barra MacNeils
              42:47-48:12 Stepdancer – Lucy MacNeil / Music – Barra MacNeils
              48:13-52:28 Stepdancer – Hilda Chiasson / Guitar – Larry Parks / Violin – Arthur Muise / Piano – Doug MacPhee
              52:29-54:34 Violin – Mr. Joubes / Stepdancer – granddaughter
              54:35-60:00 Bagpipes – Ian McKinnon / Piano – Doug MacPhee

              Beaton Institute Archives
              Glendale 1977 Tape 1
              CA BI FT-217.1 · Item · 1977
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a videocassette recording of Glendale 1977.

              MC Archie Neil Chisholm

              1. Pipe band
              2. Grand finale closeups of John Willie Campbell, Hugh A. Jobes, Peter Chiasson Sr. PEI, Joey Beaton (piano player)
              3. Sandy MacInnis and Doug MacPhee
              4. John Willie Campbell and Joey Beaton
              5. Allie Bennett and Doug MacPhee
              6. PEI fiddlers
              Glendale 1977 Tape 2
              CA BI FT-217.2 · Item · 1977
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a videocassette recording of Glendale 1977.

              1. PEI fiddlers continued
              2. Joe Roach and Joey Beaton
              3. Clifford Morrais and Doug MacPhee
              4. Kinnon and Elizabeth Beaton - Mary MacDonald stepdancing
              5. The Beatons from Mabou
              6. Official opening: Sheldon MacInnes, Frank MacInnis, Joey Beaton, Jeanette Beaton, Ann Marie MacDonald, Fr. John Angus Rankin, MLA Bill MacEachern, MLA John Archie MacKenzie, Judge Hugh MacPherson, Ray Pierce, Kay MacDonald, Donnie Campbell, Marsha Young, Bill Martin CIGO, Rod Chisholm, Donna Davis, Allan J. MacEachen, Archie Neil Chisholm, Donald Riddell (Scotland), Burton MacIntyre, piper Deanie Beaton and Dr. Malcolm MacDonnell
                [Background shots of Mike MacDougall and Dan H. MacEachern]
              Gaelic Society Concert
              CA BI FT-218 · Item
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a videocassette recording of various artists, in concert at the UCCB Playhouse as a fundraiser for the Gaelic Society. Performers and speakers include Natalie MacMaster, Alice Freeman, John Morris Rankin, and Sheldon MacInnes.

              CBC TV: 1990-09-18
              CA BI FT-224 · Item
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a videocassette recording of several events originally broadcast on CBC-Television, including the Rankin Family at Winnipeg Folk Festival, a Lee Cremo special, and a special on Maritime Crafts #4, 5.

              "Here comes the Rankins!," a CBC-TV special feature on the Rankin Family, produced in 1990.

              CA BI FT-3.2 · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a cable access show of various events in the summer of 1981; tape includes Emily Butler, Helen Xidos, Fred Miles, Peggy Ryba, John Archie MacLellan, Danny Christmas, Chief Alex Christmas, Chief Raymond Francis, Russell MacLellan, Vince MacLean, and Terry Paul.

              Tracklisting:

              Scottish: 000-explanation of tartans, old clothes dryer, woodcarder, sheepshearers, handwoven wool coverlet (50 yrs. old), handmade wood blanket (100 yrs. old), porridge pot and porridge paddle, spinning wheel, waulking wheel (uses for flax), baked goods, China plates and mugs sponsored by the Cape Breton Gaelic Society Pipe Band, 099-explanation of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society's Pipe and Drum Band, 125-Irish dancers, 164-Playing the spoons, The Greek Community: 191-bazuka, explanation of Uzo and worry beads, 228-explanation and display of the Greek National Guard Costume, description of the national guard costume, 236-explanation of Marriage crown, 249-marriage cup, silver tray and sugared almonds, gift by newlyweds to best man or woman, 269-baptismal gown, 282-explanation of the downtown Mall concept, Polish: 330-explanation of Polish handcrafts, Polish Easter eggs, 378-Polish eagle, 388-display of dolls in traditional costumes, 403-discussion of Sydney's Polish Community (only active one east of Montreal), 1981 N.S. Indian Summer Games 420-greetings, 441-opening of games with Mi'kmaw prayer by Mrs. Pauline Bernard and Mrs. Matilda Hearny, introducing Terry Paul, 483-introduction of Chief Alex Christmas and Chief Raymond Francis, 489-presentation of summer games' parchment to Chief Raymond Francis, 507-Welcome Speech, 513-introducing Alderman Neil MacDonald, Alderman Charlie Palmer, Mayor Manning MacDonald, 525-introducting Mr. Russell MacLellan (MP), Mr. Vince MacLean (M.L.A.), 548-short speech, 567-short speech, 573-introduction of delegation from the Dept. of Indian Affairs & Northern Dev., Ray Senya-Minister's representative, Ron Wit, regional director, 583-Mr. Ray Senya-greetings, 597-Mr. Danny Christmas, introduction of Donny MacNeil, representing minister of recreation, culture and fitness, 607-Mr. Donny MacNeil, speech, 616-Mr. Ron Wit, speech, 629-Terry Paul, introducing Steve Rankin, pres. of Devco, Dave Miller, Vice pres. of Devco, Steve MacNeil, 632-Dave Miller, greetings, 648-Canoe Events at Rotary Park, Terry Paul, explanation of the canoe events, 671-canoe event, 678-interview with winners (Josephine Marshall & Darlene Paul) of the 100m womens canoe race, 697-canoe event, 746-interview with winners (Sheryl Nevine & Taina Paul) of the 100m. canoe races, 756-canoe events, 778-interview with winners (George Chiierdor & Terry Paul) of the 100 & 200 meter race, DEVCO Plowing Demonstration-Summer '81 792-interview with Ray ?, explanation of what judges are looking for, competition plowing is all based on practical plowing, type of finish to the plowing, 937-explanation of a specific furrow

              Cape Breton Cable
              CA BI FT-3.8 · Item · 1983
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of the retirement dinner held for Dr. Donnie F. Campbell at AVTC on June 19, 1983.

              Tracklisting:
              014-Piped in by Winnie Chafe plus Head table guests, Present-Chris Boutilier, 053-John Buchanan-speech, 119-Dr. Campbell speech, 202-Gaelic prayer-Rev. Angus MacKinnon, 216-Barra MacNeil's & others-panning of audience, 261-Dan Joe MacInnis, 267-Al Graham speech, 333-Presentations

              CTV Atlantic
              CA BI FT-4a · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a St. Andrew's Night supper, produced and directed by Elizabeth (Beaton) Planetta and Stephanie Inglis for the Beaton Institute in 1981.

              Tracklisting:

              000-piping in of the head table, 061-Rev. A. MacKenzie (introduction), 071-Annie Catherine Campbell (welcome), 103-Donald MacEachern (master of ceremonies), 121-Fr. John H. MacEachern (blessing), 160-Donald MacEachern M.C., story in Gaelic of two thieves, introduction of the head table: Mrs. Francis MacKenzie, Rev. John Hugh MacEachern, Mrs. Helen Howaltt, Rev. Angus MacKinnon, Mrs. Donald MacEachern, Mrs. Annie Catherine Campbell, Fr. Greg MacLeod, Mrs. Angus MacKinnon, Mr. Francis MacKenzie, Ms. Rosemary Hutchinson, introduction of Mrs. Helen Howaltt, 330-Helen Howaltt, toast to absent friends, Donald MacEachern M.C., introduction of Rosemary Hutchinson

              Beaton Institute
              CA BI FT-4b · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a St. Andrew's Night supper, produced and directed by Elizabeth (Beaton) Planetta and Stephanie Inglis for the Beaton Institute in 1981.

              Tracklisting:

              000-Rosemary Hutchinson, response to the toast of absent friends, 103-Donald MacEachern M.C., introduction of Rev. Angus MacKinnon, 170-Rev. Angus MacKinnon, toast to land and language, 412-Donald MacEachern M.C., introduction of Fr. Greg MacLeod

              Beaton Institute
              CA BI FT-4c · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a St. Andrew's Night supper, produced and directed by Elizabeth (Beaton) Planetta and Stephanie Inglis for the Beaton Institute in 1981.

              Tracklisting:

              Fr. Greg MacLeod, response to the toast of the land and of the Language, 268-Donald MacEachern M.C., thanks to Fr. Greg MacLeod, acknowledgement of St. Andrew's Night greetings from Halifax's North British Society-various comments on St. Andrew's Night celebrations in other locations, discussion of the ethnic heterogeneousness of the Gaelic Society, thanks to kitchen staff and story of cooking kidney, 406-Donald MacEachern M.C., introduction of Buddy McMaster (fiddler), Genevive Waylen (singer), and Archie Thomas and Donnie Morrison (dance callers), 421-Rev. Victor MacLeod, discussion of the worship service to be held at First United Church, Sydney in honor of St. Andrew's Night

              Beaton Institute
              CA BI FT-4d · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a St. Andrew's Night supper, produced and directed by Elizabeth (Beaton) Planetta and Stephanie Inglis for the Beaton Institute in 1981.

              Tracklisting:

              000-piping out of the head table by the Pipes and Drums of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society, 025-music by the Pipes and Drums of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society under the direction of Mr. Francis MacKenzie

              Beaton Institute
              Oidhche Leis Na Baird Tape 1
              CA BI FT-5a · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of Oidhch Leis Na Baird, the Cape Breton Gaelic Society concert; recorded for the Beaton Institute by Alan Cash in 1981.

              Tracklisting:
              000-dedication of the Gaelic concert by Rev. John MacEachern to Mike MacDougall, 059-presentation by the children's Gaelic class in Sydney, recitation: mary had a little Lamb (Gaelic) song: "Suas Leis a "Ghaidhlig", 171-piano duet by Doug MacPhee and George MacInnis, pieces played: "The Young McGregor March", "Roderick MacDonald's Stradhspey", "Bagpipe Stradhspey", "John Campbell's Reel", "They grey haired lady", 298-duet by Father Allan MacMillan and Mrs. Margaret MacLean-"Mo luaidh a chunna' mi'n diugh", 344-"Oran an t-Saighdear"

              Beaton Institute
              Oidhche Leis Na Baird Tape 2
              CA BI FT-5b · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of Oidhch Leis Na Baird, the Cape Breton Gaelic Society concert; recorded for the Beaton Institute by Alan Cash in 1981.

              Tracklisting:
              000-Gaelic solo by Mr. Willy MacDonald "Gu'm a slan do na fearaibh", "An t-alltan dubh", 158-duet with Doug MacPhee on piano and Carl MacKenzie on fiddle, "The Bonnie Lass of Head Lake" March, "The Free Gardners" March, "Nancy", "Athole Brose" Stathspey, "John Allan Cameron's Reel", 327-New Waterford Gaelic singers "O Chruinneag", 389-"Illean ill i, illean i"

              Beaton Institute
              Oidhche Leis Na Baird Tape 3
              CA BI FT-5c · Item · 1981
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of Oidhch Leis Na Baird, the Cape Breton Gaelic Society concert; recorded for the Beaton Institute by Alan Cash in 1981.

              Tracklisting:
              000-Gaelic solo by Father Allan MacMillan "Fuadach nan Gaidheal", 031-"Thu mi gaol do'n fhear bhan", 057-Gaelic solo by Mr. Willy MacDonald, "Nuair a chi thu caileag bhoidheach", 128-"Hug oran O Ru Hu bha ho", 181-"Ic Iarla nam Bratch Bana", 251-Trio with Mrs. Kay MacDonald, Mr. Willy MacDonald and Fr. Allan MacMillan "Gaol nan Cruinneag"

              Beaton Institute
              CA BI FT-7b · Item · 1979
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is a video recording of a Gaelic Language and Culture Series. This tape focuses on Gaelic language and music. It was recorded by Peyton Chisholm during a Young Canada Works summer grant in 1979; includes interviews with Donnie MacGillivary, John Shaw, Jim Kelly, and Rosemary Hutchinson.

              Tracklisting:
              Gaelic Language: 010-Cape Breton Culture, Cape Breton culture under seige, 040-tremendous decrease in language since 1940, 048-who and how many still speak Gaelic in Cape Breton, 065-rapid decline in Gaelic speakers since 1880's, reasons for decline in Gaelic speakers..., 083-language is the core of culture, 091-if language goes culture will go, 099-retention of language is the key to culture, 114-general lack of support for the continuing of Gaelic, more speakers of Gaelic in Cape Breton during early 1900's than in highland Scotland, 135-real strength of Gaelic is in the rural areas, key Gaelic areas in Cape Breton (LIST), 175-Gaelic is not used as much as it should or could be used, 188-no monies for Gaelic culture, 201-decline of Gaelic: reason...., 206-ways of reviving Gaelic: St. Ann's College, 216-present state of Gaelic in Cape Breton, 228-very few young speakers, 234-why young people don't speak Gaelic:, economic factors, 267-social factors, 278-teaching methods re the revival of Gaelic in Cape Breton, 308-books, cassettes, 352-video, radio/TV, 361-the use of traditional forms of entertainment such as story telling as a means to teach Gaelic, media presents a distorted view of the Gaelic cultural reality, 387-the status of Gaelic as one of the required languages re school curriculum, Gaelic Music 397-Gaelic works songs (history), 408-Gaelic milling songs, 420-Milling Frolic, explanation of the milling frolic, the composition of songs for specific activities, 469-A Cape Breton style of music, 496-Music, Mike MacDougall (fiddle)/Janet Cameron (piano), 550-Donald Angus Beaton (fiddle), Cape Breton fiddle style, 609-Gaelic singing styles, 619-the cradle of Cape Breton fiddling (Inverness County), origin of Cape Breton fiddling style, Western Scotland fiddling tradition, the Golden age of fiddle playing, 640-Highland Village Pipe Band, Iona, 662-stepdancing (Harvey Beaton), 687-Jim Watson (gaelic singing), 723-Don Graham dance group, Judique, 764-a strong relationship between Gaelic language and Celtic music, relationship between Gaelic song lyrics and fiddling techniques, 785-all facets of gaelic cutlure are related; music, language and traditions

              Jonathan G. MacKinnon fonds
              CA BI MG 15.19 · Fonds · 1918

              A. Two typed copies of “Old Sydney: Sketches of the Town and its People in Days Gone By. Gift of Carl Neville and John Campbell.

              B. 1. Letter to Kathryn Poole, 1932.

              1. Notebook and diary, 1916-1932, containing genealogical information on the MacKinnon and Chisholm families; Gaelic poetry; extracts from a diary kept by Sheriff John Ferguson, 1831; history of Sydney Forks; events at St. Andrew’s Church, 1850-1878; Cornish language vocabulary and Lord’s Prayer in Cornish; Acts of Incorporation for Trustees of the following churches: MacLean’s Free Church, Indian Rear, 1856, Whycocomagh Village Presbyterian Church, 1892, Whycocomagh Parish Presbyterian Church 1893, Stewartdale Cemetery, Whycocomagh 1895; Historical notes on Whycocomagh; August Gale of 1873; Minutes of meeting of Comunn nan Gaidheal 1929; account of the “Nith” leaving Skye with immigrants for Cape Breton. Photostat, 107 pages.
              2. [Highland Scots in Cape Breton] pp. 81-125, being an account of their arrival, schooling, culture, religion and superstitions. Typescript, 44 pages.
              3. Miscellaneous material: Excerpts from The Highland Scots, 16 pages. “The Gaelic Language” [by Jonathan MacKinnon], 6 pages. Gaelic hymn and prayer, 2 pages; Gaelic broadcasts, 1 page; poetry about Cape Breton, 1 page. “The nineteen”, St. Andrew’s Church, Sydney, 1912, 1 page. Printed and typescript.
              4. Scrapbook of letters of sympathy and clippings on the death of J. G. MacKinnon, 1944. .5cm. Obituary in Gaelic by John Lorne Campbell in An Gaidheal, January 1950.
              5. Papers concerning Mac-Talla, a weekly paper published in Gaelic by J. G. MacKinnon. Typescript and printed,8 pages. Presented by his niece, Mrs. E. W. Poole, Whycocomagh.

              C. “Sydney’s First Big Fire” by J. G. MacKinnon [in: Cape Breton Post, 25 July 1959]. Presented by Dr. M. A. MacLellan, Antigonish

              MacKinnon, Jonathan Gillis
              CA BI MG 21.8-T-3024 · Item
              Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

              Item is a sound recording of Gaelic singers copied from a recording by Kenneth Morrison.

              Track List: Side A
              Track A1 - Oran a'Mhinistear. Composed by Rev. Kenneth MacLeod of Humes River. Singer: Dan K. MacLeod, Grand River. 05:01
              Track A2 - Théid mi gad Amhairc. Composed by John Campbell of Ledaig, Scotland. In: Modern Gaelic Bards p. 182 04:44
              Track A3 - An Téid thu Leam a Ribhinn Mhaiseach. Singer: Dan K. MacLeod, Grand River.
              Track A4 - Suas Leis a'Ghàidhlig. Singer Neil Morrison, Loch Lomond.
              Track A5 - Eilean Mo Chridhe. Singer: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls.
              Track A6 - Local English composition about bachelors. Chorus: There's Scotsmen and Frenchmen wherever you go. Singer: Alice Morrison, Grand River.
              Track A7 - E ho Nighean Hi Ho Nighean/ Cailin Donn na Buaile. Local composition about bachelors. Singer: Angus Morrison.
              Track A8 - Morrison's Store/Christmas at the Bridge. Local English composition. SInger: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls.

              Side B
              Track B1a - Òran na Tì. Local composition concerning tea. Composer unknown. Singer: Angus Morrison. 03:26
              Track B1b - The Party Telephone (English) . SInger: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls. 03:01
              Track B2 - a Mhàiri Bhòidheach. Composed by Alexander Stewart of North Uist. Singer: Unkown.
              Track B3 - Mo Nighean Donn an t-Sùgraidh. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. 05:11
              Track B4(1) Local composition about a women on a winter's sea voyage ending in Framboise. Composer and singer: unkown.
              Track B4(2) - Canada Thir An Aigh. Composed by Catherine (MacLeod) MacInnis of Framboise. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. IN: Beyond the Hebrides p. 131. 04:36
              Track B4(3) - An Téid thu Leam a Mhàiri. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. In an t-Òranaiche. 04:52
              Track B5 - Fear nam Fiaclan. Singer: Kenny Morrison, Loch Lomond and Sydney. 01:43

              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.