Item is a newspaper published by Malcolm MacDougall, Merchant, Christmas Island.
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Item is a newspaper published by Malcolm MacDougall, Merchant, Christmas Island.
Item is a photograph of Stephen D.R. MacNeil, a bard from Benacadie.
Item is a photograph of a sketch of St. Barra's Church, Christmas Island, which burned down in 1973.
Item is a photograph of St. Barra's Mission Church on Christmas Island, Cape Breton.
Item is typed copies of songs which appear in Archibald J. MacKenzie's history of Christmas Island Parish. The copies are not complete.
Rankin, Angus D.Mr. Joe Allan MacLean was interviewed at his home.
MacLean's origin story of "Duan na Ceardaich". The "boss" in a forge threatens to fire all employees if a "duan" is not composed for him.
"Duan na Ceardaich"
Sgeulachd - Fletcher and the Ghost. A man sets out to seek his fortune in England. He ends up in the employ of a nobleman trying to determine who is haunting his house. It is his dead daughter who desires to have her wrongly-convicted love freed from prison. See T-409
Day, HildaFonds consists of:
The 1920 petition by M.R. MacLeod to allow Gaelic to be taught in public schools.
A letter to the editor of the Casket urging readers to speak Gaelic to their children in the home.
Various writings in Gaelic, including a story attributed to Joe "Eòs a'Ghobha" MacNeil of Christmas Island, a story about a humorous trip for Boisdale to Christmas Island and a congratulatory speech for the 50th anniversary of Johnny A. and Peggy MacKinnon of Rear Iona.
Material includes:
A typed manuscript of the anecdotes of pioneer Neil "Goillician" MacNeil by Hugh Francis MacKenzie.
The above, as appearing in an article in the Weekly Cape Bretoner, January 25, 1958.
An article concerning the history of Christmas Island by Hugh F. MacKenzie.
An article by MacKenzie about the history of Christmas Island Catholic church.
Two obituaries for Hugh Francis MacKenzie.
Item is an audio recording of stories and songs performed by Dan MacKenzie, Joe Allan MacLean and Mrs. Annie MacLean. Featuring:
MacKenzie, Dan - Song sung from the perspective of an old pit mare purchased to help with the November plowing. Horses were plentiful and cheap, so when they ceased to be of use people took them to the marsh and killed them.
MacKenzie, Dan - Òran do Nighean Òg Bréagha. Song Composed by Iagain Steaphainn Ruaidh. Uses the chorus to "Bu Chaomh Leam Bhith Mire".
MacKenzie, Dan - Naidheachd: "A'Chailleach a'Bheat an Deamhan".
MacKenzie, Dan - Fairy Story "Di-Luain, Di-Mairt, DiCiadain"
MacKenzie, Dan - Naidheachd: "Cònar a'Seòladh is an Grog Làidir"
MacLean, Joe Allan - Sgeulachd: Sgeulachd - Fletcher and the Ghost. A man sets out to seek his fortune in England. He ends up in the employ of a nobleman trying to determine who is haunting his house. It is his dead daughter who desires to have her wrongly-convicted love freed from prison. See T-195
MacLean, Joe Allan - Sgeulachd: A man leaves home to hunt on "Beinn Dhunnchaidh" to earn his fortune. On the way there he encounters several characters and obstacles. He eventually is dissuaded from going to the mountain an returns home. He discovers gold and goes to England with it, where he open's the country's largest shoe factory.
MacLean, Joe Allan - Sgeulachd: "An Dròbhair Cruinn"
MacLean, Joe Allan - "Òran Bàs Eachainn MhicDhùghaill" composed by Archie MacDougall of Benacadie. Hector (Eachann "Larry") left Baddeck in a boat in 1896 but never returned home. He was presumed drowned. Archie's aunt, Mary (MacDougall) MacLeod also composed songs.
MacLean, Mrs. Annie - Biographical sketch
MacLean, Mrs. Annie - "Bha Mi'n Raoir gu Sunndach Sunndach" composed by Catrìona Iain Ruaidh (Catherine MacNeil)
MacLean, Mrs. Annie - "Tha Mise fo Mhulad air Tulaich gun Uaill" composed by Catrìona Iain Ruaidh (Catherine MacNeil). Song concerns a difficult winter and trying to preserve hay.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - History of Iona Credit Union
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceMaterials include:
MacKenzie's English song compositions.
A speech for the meeting of the Nova Scotia and Canadian Associations of Social Workers in which his aunt Jane (Sr. Alexandra) was honored.
The story of the courtship of shy bachelor Donald MacNeil. It is set in late 19th century Christmas Island and references many cultural practices.
Early history of the first settlers to the Barra Strait region including a version of the story of first contact with the Mi'kmaq. Incomplete. Two copies.
File contains 3 diaries including information regarding births, deaths and marriages in Christmas Island and Iona Parishes as well as a record of the many visits made and received.
MacKenzie, May (Mary) AnnItem is a booklet of Songs composed by Hugh Francis MacKenzie. A forward is written in English.
MacKenzie, Hugh FrancisFonds consists of a character reference for Hector MacNeil, one of the first Scottish settlers of Christmas Island.
MacNeil, HectorFonds consists of materials collected by Mr. MacDonald while he was on an LIP grant. Papers include:
Hugh F. MacKenzie (Christmas Island):
Story - A Lost Old Lady
Story - Old Maids and Bachelors
Story - Big Donald and the Member
Story - Donald Halifax and the well
Story - Digging for Gold
Story - Donald from Uist
Story - Neil and the Bishop
Song - Horan ho 's na hi iu o
Joe Gillis:
Story - Blessing of Seed
Hugh F. MacKenzie:
Ghost story
Story of the rum seller
Story of the devil's death
Story of the Old Scotsman
Story of foresight
Ghost story
Joseph L. MacDonald:\
Story of St. Stephen's Day
Church dues
Old-time wakes
Story of Stephen MacNeil
Joe Gillis:
Donald's Story
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of Joe Neil MacNeil, Joe Allan Maclean and Dan MacNeil telling Gaelic stories and performing songs. Joe Neil discusses the death of Sister Margaret Beaton.
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Words on the Death of Sister Margaret Beaton
MacNeil, Joe Neil - "Duine a' spealad"
MacNeil, Joe Neil - "Bean an tuathanaich agus an nighean a' sniomh"
MacNeil, Joe Neil - "An te a ghoid an t-aodach"
MacLean, Joe Allan (Christmas Island, N.S) - "Mac IlleBhrath a' bhrocain..."
MacNeil, Dan - "A shealltainn a gruagaich..."
MacLean, Joe Allen - "Bas a' chogaidh..."
MacLean, Joe Allen - "Donnachadh Ban an tuathanach..."
MacNeil, Dan - "Nighean donn an t-sugraidh"
MacLean, Joe Allan - "Duan na ceardaich..." & history of the song
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"Item is an audio recording of Hugh F. Mackenzie singing and telling stories including:
"Yellwo to you, my Mary"
"Mary's hat..."Sheepers"
"Ship in a storm"
"Go to mountain and born the horse"
"Mountain under his head"
"Not bad for a horse with no shoe on its last feet"
In Big Pond "Prayer against Buffalo Bill's Power"
Christmas Island (N.S.) "Story of Pancakes"
"Story of pan-cakes" continued
Prayer at wake by Little Mike
Don't say 'Thusa'
French man working with MacNeil, neither could speak English
Story about fish on the Banks
Come for the hungry, Mr. Frang
Cast all six widows to hell
No permission to go to wake
Wake at Grand Narrows.
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 FrancisItem is an audio recording at Boisdale N.S. Joseph Lawrence Macdonald, Sarah Cameron, Miss Janet Cameron, Angus Beaton, Finlay Cameron tell discuss lore, history and sing songs.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Frolics in the home, different types
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Shearing of sheep, processing of wool, milling frolics
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Duties of women
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Grist mill at MacAdam`s Lake, operated by Mr. MacLean
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Best carpenters of the times, MacEacherns, MacDonalds and others
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Three steamships operated out of East Bay, groceries had to be brought in from Halifax, hardwood shipped to England
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Scottish Catholic Society of Canada organized by Father M.A. MacAdam
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Cape Breton Island Co-op. Society was organized at East Bay, 1932
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Mineral spring at East Bay
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Excerpts from Mary L. Frasers book,
Folklore of Nova Scotia`.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - East Bay Pirates - Capt. Alex and Dan MacLean. MacLeans sailed the Pacific Ocean (1880-1914) on the sea wolf
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MacDonald, Joseph L. - Primary concern of settlers was the making of a home. Coal mines and steel plant took men from farms to cities and towns.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Early settlers of Christmas Island (N.S.)
MacDonald, Joseph L. - What were living conditions like
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Tell about the August Gale
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Story of Peter MacNeil
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Story of Malcolm MacPhee
Cameron, Sarah - Biographical sketch
Cameron, Miss Janet - Biographical sketch
Beaton, Angus - Song: O hi ri ill o robha
Cameron, Finlay - Song: Air faill irinn ill irinn oich irinn iu
Beaton, Alexander - Song: O sud an taobh a'gabhainn
Cameron, Sarah - Song: An Te Ruadh
Cameron, Finlay - Song: Tha mi'n diugh gu tinn
Beaton, Angus D. - Song, a lament
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is a photograph of the MacNeil and MacKinnon familes of Christmas Island, Pipers Cove, and Grand Narrows. Fiddler Neil MacKinnon is identified as being present in the photograph.
Item consists of an audio recording of Hugh F. Mackenzie discussing Gaelic words that are not known in Scotland, or are known with a different meaning. Words old, and perhaps not so old, used in Cape Breton County.
This tape was sent to Dr. Kenneth MacDonald, Glasgow, December 8, 1969
Item is an audio recording of J.A Mackenzie, and Malcolm MacKenzie.
MacKenzie, J.A - Biographical Sketch
MacKenzie, Malcolm - Gaelic Story
Item is an audio recording of Annie, Mrs. Jack MacLean, her son Peter MacLean, and Joseph MacKenzie - both of Boston (Mass.) but formerly of Christmas Island, performing Gaelic songs.
Recording Summary:
Item is an audio recording of singers from Boston, Judique, Christmas Island and Southwest Margaree singing a selection of Gaelic songs.
John A. Beaton :
Nighean Dubh Nighean Donn
"Faill i O Ro Faill I O
Oran Seòlaidh
O Sud an Taobh a Ghabhainn
Òran Seòlaidh
Mo Chrìdhe Trom 's Cha Neònach
Ochoinn a Rìgh Nach Mi Tha Muladach
"Ochoin a righ, gur h-e mi tha muladach..."
"Ochion fada bhuam thu..."
"Ho ro thill e ill o ro..."
"Ho gur mise, he gur mise..."
Joe MacKenzie (Christmas Island N.S) and Kay Macdonald ( Southwest Margaree N.W) :
"A mhairi dhubh, a hu a ho..."
John A. Beaton : "Gaol an t-Seoladair"
MacLellan, Malcolm : Deoch slainte luchd nam brachannan
John A. Beaton :
Buain nan dearcan
Hu a ho , 's mi fo m'inntinn
Horionn o 's mi fo m'inntinn
Horionn o 's na ho ri
MacLellan, Malcolm : Ho ro iu 's na hiurabh eile
John A. Beaton :
Mi nighean dubh
Airigh baile cno
Alex Macleod (Boston) : Air fail irinn, ail irinn
Carmichael, Kenny - Mo Mhali mhin meall-shuileach...
Beaton, John A. - Teannabh dluth is togaibh fonn
MacKenzie, Joe and MacDonald, Kay - Morag 's na horo gheallaidh
MacLean, Peter - Illean ill o, illean i...
MacLean, Peter - Mairi Nigh'n Dhomhnuill
MacLean, PeterItem 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 an audio recording of interviews with residents of Benacadie and Castle Bay, Cape Breton (N.S). Recording includes songs, stories and community history.
MacLennan, Mrs. Rod - Biographical sketch
Doucette, Mrs. George - Biographical sketch
Doucette, Mr. George - Biographical sketch
MacNeil, Malcolm J. - Biographical sketch
MacNeil, Malcolm J. - Story
MacNeil, Malcolm J. - Na threig thu...leannainn
MacInnis, Donald - Biographical sketch
MacInnis, Donald - Gun crodh gun aighean
Morrison, Peter - Biographical sketch
Morrison, Peter and Donald MacInnis - Bitibh aotrom 's togaibh fonn
Morrison, Peter and Donald MacInnis - O's ann tha mo ghaol-sa thall
Morrison, Peter and Donald MacInnis - Gaidheal air aineol
Morrison, Peter and Donald MacInnis - Tha mo chion-sa air an fhiurain
MacNeil, Jim D. - Biographical Sketch
MacNeil, Mrs. Hector J. - Biographical sketch
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of conversations in English and Gaelic recorded in Iona, Christmas Island and Mackinnon's Harbour.
Gallant, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacNeil, Martin - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacLeod, Sister Colista C.N.D. - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacNeil, Sister (Sister St. Joseph of Mercy) - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacNeil, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
Jankawski, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
Murphy, Mrs. Peter - Brief Biographical Sketch
Murphy, Mrs. Mary - Brief Biographical Sketch
Murphy, Mrs. Hugh - Brief Biographical Sketch
Item is an audio recording made in scotland of bagpiping and Gaelic song. Includes stories form Christmas Island, N.S.
Tape from Scotland - Gaelic song
MacDonald, Allan - Bagpipe selections
MacKenzie, Dan - Biographical sketch
MacKenzie, Dan - Stories
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is a collection of songs, and information regarding the songs, that were commonly sung in Christmas Island and surrounding communities. Most of the songs were composed in the area, but a few are Old Country songs.
Item is a photograph of the Christmas Island Catholic Church (St. Barra's) which was destroyed by fire in 1974.
Item is a sound recording of the Cape Breton Singers.
Track List:
Track B1 - Unintelligible recording 07:57
Track B2 - The Waters of Iona. Singer: unknown. 03:58
Track B3 - Ma Bhuannaich thu Nighean Ghrinn (poor audio quality). Cumha. Local song composed in Christmas Island 05:57
Track B4 - Chuir iad an t-Sùil a Pilot. 02:11
Track B5 - Och Mar tha mi 's mi 'nam Ònar. Singer: Peter Jack MacLean of Rear Christmas Island. 10:27
Item is a play performed by members of the Sydney branch of the Scottish Catholic Society. A cast list appears on the last page.
Item is an audio recording of Archie Alex Mackenzie singing Gaelic songs.
Song composed for the Gaelic Society of Cape Breton
Song "Tilleadh an Eilthirich" (Composed for a ceilidh in Barra)
"Òran Taigh Chaluim is Màiri" (Composed for a ceilidh in Glasgow before returning to Cape Breton)
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"Fonds consists of a selection of songs in Gaelic composed by Archie Alex MacKenzie.
MacKenzie, Archie AlexMacLean, Mrs. Annie Rear Christmas Island "Bha Mi'n Raoir gu Sunndach, Sunndach" composed by Catherine MacNeil (Catrìona Bean Iain Ruairidh| Iain Ruaidh)
MacInnis, Dan Joe Sydney (N.S.) Violin selections
MacPherson, John Alex Sydney (N.S.) Conversation with Mrs. Annie MacLean
MacLean, Mrs. Annie Rear Christmas Island "Mise tha fo Mhulad air Tulaich gun Uaill". Song concerning a difficult winter in the Rear of Christmas Island by Catherine MacNeil (Catrìona Iain Ruaidh| Bean Iain Ruairidh)
Campbell, John Sydney (N.S.) Discusses Gaelic songs with Mrs. MacLean
Munroe, Deanie Sydney (N.S.) Bagpipe Selections
MacPherson, John Alex and MacNeil, Mike Sydney (N.S.) Conversation re: Cape Breton Gaelic songs
MacLean, Mrs. Annie Rear Christmas Island. Song about aging and marriage by Catherine MacNeil (Catriona Iain Ruaidh | Bean Iain Ruairidh)
Hashem, Lila Sydney (N.S.) Piano selections
MacPherson, John Alex; MacNeil, Mike; MacLean, Mrs. Annie. Conversation re: types of songs, milling songs.
MacNeil, Mike. Song "Horo is Toigh Leam Fhìn Thu"
MacInnis, Dan Joe Sydney (N.S.) Violin selections
MacPherson, John Alex; Campbell, John Sydney (N.S.) Conversation re: Gaelic in Cape Breton
Gillis, Wilfred Antigonish (N.S.) Violin selections
Item consists of an audio recording of Annie (Mrs. J.P) MacLean of Rear Christmas Island, (N.S) singing a number of Gaelic songs. Recorded by Sister Margaret Beaton and Hilda Day.
Mrs. J.P. MacLean, Christmas Island (Rear):
"Mise tha fo Mhulad air Tulaich gun Uaill" Song about a difficult winter composed by Catriona MacNeil (Catrìona Iain Ruaidh).
"Why did she compose this song?" She had to do so many difficult tasks in the winter.
Song about finding a rich man to marry; composed by Catherine MacNeil (Catrìona Iain Ruaidh).
Stories about Catrìona Bean Ruaidh. She lived further inland than Jack Pheadair (informant's husband)'s uncle, Ruairidh Chaluim Ghobha MacLean. Ruairidh lived at the foot of Eskasoni Mountain where Rory S. MacNeil lives.
Forerunner portending the death of the bard.
Bard's father was married to Christie Alasdair Chaluim Ghobha "The Big Widow".
Song about working at the the Steel plant in North Sydney by Archie "Larry" Gillis, originally from Rear Beaver Cove.
Day, HildaItem is an audio recording of a ceilidh at Benacadie, N.S. Includes conversation in English/Gaelic with informants throughout the Iona area. Features:
MacKinnon, Joseph - Brief biographical sketch
MacDonald, Joseph L. - A Ceilidh at Benacadie
Campbell, Neil - Biographical sketch
Campbell, Neil - How did your people first acquire land here?
MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Brief biographical sketch
MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Who were instrumental in bringing the Highland Village to Iona
MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - How was land acquired for the Highland Village?
MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Highland Village Day
MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Problems facing a curator
MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence