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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."

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.

Fonds consists of the Gaelic version of the American national anthem.

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.

Musical score for St. F.X. Song, “Hail and Health” composed by Steve McGillivray while a student at the University -- arranged for orchestra.

Item is a dissertation titled "Storytelling on the Gabarus-Framboise Coast of Cape Breton: Oral Narrative Repertoire Analysis in a Folk Community," written by Ranald Thurgood. The dissertation analyses the oral culture and repertoire of storytelling on the Gabarus-Framboise coast of Cape Breton Island.

Item is a report titled "The 1994 Big Pond Summer Festival: 30 Years in the Making" written by Kelly Thomas.

Item is a reprint of the 1816 publication of Cpt. Simon Fraser's "The Airs and Melodies Peculiar to the Highlands of Scotland and the Isles (1715-1745)".

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.

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

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).

Item is a report titled "The Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music" written by Caroline Mills.

Item is song popularized through the National Mod in Scotland. They are 2 copies. Copy 2 is from MacLaren's Collection of Gaelic Songs - No. 6.

Item is the back and front cover of a popular song. Also included is a folder fashioned by the collector which contains the words to the song along with staff and sol-fa notation.

Item is a reprint of the 1907 publication "The Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems."

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.

Item is a photocopy of an academic article, originally published in 1903, concerning songs which are and have been popular with Gaels and those of Scottish Gaelic descent in Canada. The author mentions a number of well-known Scottish born North American Bards.