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CA BI FC 2345 J8 M3 · Item · May 1968

Item is an essay titled "The Historical and Social Development of Judique, Nova Scotia," written by Janette MacDonald. The essay describes the history and development of Judique, Nova Scotia as a Gaelic community.

The Harp and the Claymore
CA BI R M 41 S456 1981 · Item · 1981

Item is a reprint of the 1904 publication "The Harp and the Claymore."

The First Nova Scotian
CA BI FC 2321.1 A43 F56 1997 · Item · 1997

Item is a book titled "The First Nova Scotian," written by Mark Finnan. The book tells the story of Sir William Alexander, and the colony of Charlesfort, in present-day Annapolis Royal. It contains a chapter titled "A New Scotland," found on pages 91-106, which touches on Celtic music.

R-386 · Item · 196?

Item is a recording of the Cape Breton Symphony (Winston "Scotty" Fitzgerald, fiddle ; Wilfred Gillis, fiddle ; John Donald Cameron, fiddle ; Bobby Brown, fiddle, piano, accordion) ; with Tom Szczesniak, bass ; Peter Magadini, drums ; John Allan Cameron, 12-string guitar.

Reel medley. Trip to Windsor ; Mrs. Norman MacKeigan ; Devil's delight (2:42) --
Jig medley. Munster lass ; Light & airy ; Janet Beaton (2:35) --
Slow march, strathspey & reel. Glencoe ; Coromonie's rant ; Marie MacLean's (2:35) --
Hornpipe medley. Oriental ; Jock Tamson's ; Olive branch (2:00) --
Strathspey & reels. Captain Campbell ; Sandy is my darling ; My brother's letter (2:10) --
Reel medley. Flowers of Edinburgh ; Mrs. MacLeod's ; Fairy dance ; Mason's apron (2:27) --
Reel medley. Picnic ; Homeward bound ; Return from India ; Rachel Rae ; Snowplough (2:45) --
Jig medley. Wilfred's fiddle ; Jessie Ann's favourite ; Road to Skye (2:37) --
Strathspey & reels. Dr. Keith of Aberdeen ; Carnie's cantor ; Mary Clare's (2:33) --
Strathspey & reels. Highland whiskey ; Earl of Crawford's ; Judy's (2:18) --
Hornpipe medley. Democratic rage ; Constitution ; President Garfield's (2:13) --
Strathspey & reels. Bonfire ; Red mill ; Walker Street ; Timour the Tartar (3:10).

Glencoe Music Inc.
The Cape Breton Symphony
CA BI 84-493-14593 · Item · ca. 1975

Item is a photograph of the four fiddlers of the Cape Breton Symphony: Winston 'Scotty' Fitzgerald, Wilfred Gillis, Jerry Holland, and John Donald Cameron. The Cape Breton Symphony was a well known musical group that began on John Allan Cameron’s weekly TV shows in the 1970s.

CA BI MG 6.70 · Fonds · 1951-1975

Fonds consists of papers including correspondence, ledgers, bylaws, financial statements and minutes of meetings.

  1. Letters from Keiller MacKay, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, to Lloyd MacDonald and Dr. F. B. MacDonald of the Caledonian Society, Sydney, regarding Hon. Mr. MacKay’s visit to Sydney to address the Caledonian Society St. Andrew’s Day Banquet. Also, a letter by Major C.I.N. MacLeod announcing the Annual Meeting of the Society in 1956.4 pages. Presented by the Caledonian Society of Cape Breton.
  2. Ledgers and Dues books, 1951 to 1970. Originals kept by Mrs. Hugh (Genevieve) Gillis, Treasurer.
  3. By-Laws of the Nova Scotia Association of Scottish Societies, Letters and Correspondence; financial bank statements and papers, one picture of group, unidentified. 1959 to 1975. Originals, Typescript and copy.
  4. Two pamphlets, 1961 and 1963 “Creag Dhubh”. The magazine of the Clan MacPherson.
  5. Pamphlets and Brochures for St. Andrew's Day Banquets, 1959, 1960 and 1970 (5). Originals, many translated into Gaelic.
  6. The Scotia News. Published New York N.Y. June 1966 to March 1973. Originals Print.
  7. Minutes of the Meetings. 1961 - 1969. 1 Book. Presented by Mrs. Hugh (Genevieve) Gillis 17 cm.
    7.a. Correspondence and Papers [ found int he leger of MG 6.70, file 7] The Caledonian Society of Cape Breton
The Caledonian Society of Canada
FC 2349 G7 R6 · Item · 1984

Item is a thesis titled "The Barra Settlement at Grand Narrows, Cape Breton: 1804-1904," written by Marian Rothe. The thesis describes the history and cultural development of the Grand Narrows Settlement over a 100-year period. Includes several Gaelic songs and pieces of music.

Stephen D.R. MacNeil
CA BI 77-474-608 · Item · ca. 1890

Item is a photograph of Stephen D.R. MacNeil, a bard from Benacadie.

Staying Alive
Reports: Culture · Item · n.d.

Item is a report on Cape Breton concerts and festivals titled "Staying Alive" written by Tristan MacLean. Report includes photographs of various festivals and concerts, including: Highland Village Day, Big Pond Festival, Broad Cove Concert, Gaelic College and the Sydney Boardwalk.

CA BI R M 1746 S66 v.2 · Item · 1894

Item is a book of music containing lyrics and music for songs from the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. The book is the second volume in the series.

CA BI R M 1746 S66 v.3 · Item · [after 1894]

Item is a book of music containing the lyrics and music for songs from the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. The book is the third volume in the series, a special "Subscriber's Edition."