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File contains correspondence between MacKenzie and Sr. Margaret Beaton regarding song collection and song composition. Also included is a number of words and phrases Hugh does not believe to be in use in Scotland.

File consists of:
The nova Scotia Highland Village first stationary with letterhead.
A pamphlet detailing the origin and mission statements of the Highland Village and calling for donations.

A program for the play "An Gaol a Bheir Buaidh" (The Love That Wins), presented by the Castle Bay Drama Association.

"Telephone Lines", a bulletin published by Maritime Telegraph and Telephone Company 1951-1959.

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.

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 a printed copy of Archibald J. MacKenzie's "Oran na h-Aoise" and a letter from Archie Alex MacKenzie congratulating Hugh Francis on his speech delivered in Gaelic in the Provincial House of Assembly.

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File contains many songs some of which are local compositions and some Scottish compositions which had been introduced in the early 20th century.