Item is a thesis titled "East Bay, Cape Breton: People and Priests," written by John V. MacKenzie. The thesis describes the background and history of East Bay and its early settlers.
Item 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 is a photograph of the MacDougall Girls' Pipe Band of Dominion and Glace Bay.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burials of Hughie MacDonald and his wife Mary Beaton MacDonald in St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.
Prendergast, PaulItem 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.
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 photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of noted New Waterford musician, Dougall MacIntyre. Dougall was Margaret MacPhee's father and Dougie MacPhee's grand-father (both pianists). Mr. MacIntyre is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of musician Duncan MacQuarrie. Mr. MacQuarrie is buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery in New Waterford.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of highland dancers from the Eileen Forrester Dance troupe. Dancers are: Sharon O'Keefe, Alison MacLeod, Peggy Hooper and Heather Duffy.
Item is a photograph of highland dancers from the Eileen Forrester Dance troupe. Dancers are: Sharon O'Keefe, Alison MacLeod, Peggy Hooper and Heather Duffy.
Item is a photograph of highland dancers from the Eileen Forrester Dance troupe. Dancers are: Sharon O'Keefe, Alison MacLeod, Peggy Hooper and Heather Duffy.
Item is a photograph of Archie Neil Chisholm, host and musicians Larry Parks (mandolin) and Doug MacPhee (piano).
Item is a photograph of the Glengarry Fiddlers from Ontario.
Item is a photograph of the Glengarry Fiddlers from Ontario.
Item is a photograph of the Glengarry Fiddlers from Ontario.
Item is a photograph of two youth performing during the Fiddle Festival in Sydney.
Item is a photograph of two youth performing during the Fiddle Festival in Sydney.
Item is a photograph of piper Stephen MacNeil from Dearborne, Michigan.
Item is a photograph of piper Stephen MacNeil from Dearborne, Michigan.
Item is a photograph of piper Stephen MacNeil from Dearborne, Michigan.
Item is a photograph of the following musicians and dancers: Betty Matheson (Stepdancer), Archie Neil Chisholm (M.C.), Arthur Muise (Fiddle), Ronald (MacIntyre) MacDonald (Piano).
Item is a photograph of the following musicians and dancers: Betty Matheson (Stepdancer), Archie Neil Chisholm (M.C.), Arthur Muise (Fiddle), Ronald (MacIntyre) MacDonald (Piano).
Item is a photograph of the following musicians and dancers: Betty Matheson (Stepdancer), Archie Neil Chisholm (M.C.), Arthur Muise (Fiddle).
Item is a photograph of the following musicians and dancers: Betty Matheson (Stepdancer), Archie Neil Chisholm (M.C.), Arthur Muise (Fiddle).
Item is a photograph of spectators at the Sydney Fiddle Festival.
Item is a photograph of the Pipes and Drums of the Gaelic Society Band.
Item is a song book, including both English and Gaelic traditional and folk songs, in honour of the 150th anniversary of Sydney, N.S.
Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of fiddler Dan Joe MacInnis (1922-1991). Mr. MacInnis is buried in the Big Pond Catholic Cemetery.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of Joe Gillis and Jim Charlie MacNeil at Cape Bretoniana (now Beaton Institute), College of Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of a Scottish concert at Boisdale with St. Andrew's Church and glebe house in the background.
Doucette, RaymondItem is a photograph of Duncan MacDonald, drummer. He was a member of the Cape Breton Scottish Society, Sydney. Also pictured are two unidentified pipers.
Item is a photograph of the 1977 St. Andrew's Day Banquet. Gaelic speaker, educator and radio host Mary Catherine 'Kay' MacDonald is featured in the photograph. Also featured is retired politician Allan J. MacEachen.
Item is a photograph of lumbermen in Grand Narrows. One is playing the fiddle.
Fonds consists of a selection of songs in Gaelic composed by Archie Alex MacKenzie.
MacKenzie, Archie AlexFonds consists of materials collected by Mr. MacDonald while he was on an LIP grant. Papers include:
- Promissory note of Angus MacLean in favour of D. N. McIntyre, Boisdale, 1896. Original, 1 page.
- League of the Cross membership card for Ronald MacKenzie, Christmas Island, 1908. Original, 1 page.
- Nova Scotia High School certificate, Grade X, for Joseph Lawrence MacDonald, 1926. Original, 1 page.
- Memorial card of Mrs. Alex N. MacNeil, 1962, Printed, 1 card.
- Diary kept by John A. MacDonald, of a trip to Scotland, 1971. Photocopy, 11 pages.
- List of the Alexander MacDonalds on the Kinloch estate, 1700-1800. Photocopy, 2 pages.
- Translation of the Gaelic story “Cross Road House” by Joseph L. MacDonald. Typescript, 4 pages.
- Historical sketch of the Island of Lewis. Photocopy, 4 pages.
- Weekly Work Record of Joseph L. MacDonald, 1972 Original, 20 pages.
10.3 Gaelic stories. Original and typescript, 7 pages. - Gaelic bible tract: “Ubhlan Oir” Printed, 26 pages.
- Plan and descriptions of violins. Printed, 4 pages.
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 of the 100th anniversary mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Grand Mira (N.S)
MacDonald, Rev. Paul Introduction of platform guests
MacIntyre, Piper Dannie "You Take the High Road"
St. Margaret's Church Choir Come Holy Ghost
Power, Bishop W.E. MacLeod, Rev. A.J. MacDonald; Rev. Bernard O'Keefe, Rev. Laurence MacDonald, Rev. Paul Celebrants of the mass
Power, Bishop W.E. MacLeod, Rev. A.J. MacDonald; Rev. Bernard O'Keefe, Rev. Laurence MacDonald, Rev. Paul Sermon
St. Margaret's Church Choir Hymn
Power, Bishop W.E. Continuation of Mass
St. Margaret's Choir Communion Hymn
Gaelic Hymn singers from Gaelic Hymn
Power, Bishop W.E. Remarks
MacIntyre, Piper Dannie You Take the High Road
MacLean, Joe (Sydney N.S) - Violin selections
Fitzgerald, Winston (Sydney, N.S) - Violin selections
MacEachern, Donald (Sydney, N.S) - Description of wood-chopping frolics at East Bay - tells a good story in Gaelic
Hashem, Lila (Sydney, N.S) - Piano selections
MacNeil, J.C. (Sydney, N.S) - Gaelic song
Cameron, John Allan (Mabou, N.S) - Guitar selection
Ceilidh at MacAdam's Lake (MacAdam's Lake, N.S) - Bonnie Lass of Bonnacord
Cameron, Mae (Sydney, N.S) - Eilean mo Chridhe
Red Hackle Pipe Band (Scotland) - Bagpipe selections
LeBlanc, Paddy (Sydney, N.S) - Violin selections
MacEachern, Donald (Grand Mira, N.S) - Story of a ship built at East Bay by Donald Og and his brother
Gillis, Lauchie (Antigonish, N.S) - A' chuthag
Gillis, Wilfred (Scotland) - Violin selections
Ross, Calum (Scotland) - Far am bidh mi fhin
Gillis, Wilfred (Antigonish, N.S) - Violin selections
MacLean, Joe (Sydney, N.S) - Violin selections
CHER RadioIona Pipe Band, Iona - Bagpipe selections
MacDougall, Mike, Ingonish - Violin selections
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay, New Waterford - Chi mi bhuam, fada bhuam...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay, New Waterford - Horo iu agus ho ro eile...
Boisdale Dancers, Boisdale (N.S.) - Stepdancing
Boisdale Junior Gaelic Singers, Boisdale (N.S.) - Am falbh thu leam a' ribhinn og...
MacMillan, Rev. Allan, Lakevale - An cluinn thu mi , mo nighean donn
MacMillan, Rev. Allan, Lakevale - Far an robh mi'n raoir...
Prosper, Wilfred, Eskasoni - Violin selections
MacDonald, Rev. Bernie, MacIntyre, Mr. Sydney (N.S.) - Lizzie Lindsay
MacDonald, Rev. Bernie, MacIntyre, Mr. - Will ye go, laddie go...
Lamey, Ronnie, North Sydney (N.S.) - Violin selections
MacKay, Alex F. Queensville - Violin selections
MacQueen, Marjorie - Dark Island
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) - O mo ruin-sa, 's thu air m'aire...
Dougall, Mike Ingonish - Violin selections
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"MacEachern, Allan J., Pres. Of Privy Council - Ho ro 's toigh leam fhein thu...
MacInnis, Donald, M.P. -Violin selections
MacKenzie, John Archy, M.L.A. - Stepdancing
Munro, Deanie - Lizzie Lindsay
Gillis, Lauchie - Violin selections
Gillis, Lauchie - My Cape Breton Home
MacDougall, Mike - Accordian Selections
Morris, Father Eugene - The Three Marys
Snow, Ted - Violin selections
MacLellan, Teresa - Stepdancing
Hibbs, Harry - Stepdancing
Hibbs, Harry - Illean beag horan o ro...
Hibbs, Harry - s e mo run an t-saighdear og...
MacInnis, Dan Joe - Puirt-a-Beul
LeBlanc, Kathy - Puirt-a-Beul
Knight, Margaret Bennett - Violin selections
Knight, Margaret Bennett - Violin selections
Knight, Margaret Bennett - Violin selections
Chafe, Winnie - Violin selections
Chafe, Winnie - Violin selections
MacDougall, Mike - Violin selections
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"Item is a photograph of Stephen D.R. MacNeil, a bard from Benacadie.
Item is an audio recording of a BBC Glasgow program with John MacPherson exploring Gaelic culture and language throughout Cape Breton Island.
Among the Gaels in Nova Scotia: MacMillan, Hector S e Ceap Breatuinn Tir Mo Ghraidh
MacPherson, John (BBC) Glasgow (Scotland) Gaelic in Nova Scotia
MacEachern, Mrs. Creignish (N.S.) Song in praise of the Island of Cape Breton
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Account of Gaelic place names in Cape Breton
Kennedy, Florence Dunvegan Interviewed with John MacPherson
MacDonald, Dan R. Mabou (N.S.) Bonnie Lass of Head Lake
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Milling Frolic
MacDonald, J.L. Et al Boisdale (N.S.) Hug ho ran o robha ho, nighean donn Bhoidheach
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Gaelic Revival in Cape Breton
Beaton, Sister Margaret Sydney (N.S.) Address to her friends in the Highlands and Islands
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) We're the children (you brought from Scotland) sorry to leave? Mr. MacPherson replied that there wasn't one dry eye when he took the children back to Scotland
Mi'kmaw song and dance
MacEachern, Bessie Creignish (N.S.) Gaelic song
MacMillan, Hector Song in praise of the Island of Cape Breton
MacPherson, John Glasgow (Scotland) Closing message to people of Cape Breton
MacPherson, John AlickFonds consists of Gaelic poetry, songs, hymns and a letter. Creator is unknown.
A. Notebook of handwritten Gaelic songs believed to be the songs of Ewen MacKinnon, otherwise known in Iona as "Bodach a'Bhidse".
B. Gaelic translation of the hymn “The Old Old Story.” Hexatonic scale adapted to regular musical store by unknown person. Original, 2 pages.
C1. Song "Chuir Mi Cul ri Iollaraidh" (with English translation) [n.d.] Original, 2 pages. Presented by Mr. & Mrs. John MacKenzie, Mira Gut.
C2. Song: “Bheir a Nall am Botal Dhu” [sic] (local composition) Original, 2 pages. Presented by John Allan MacNeil, Grand Narrows.
C3a. "Mi'm Shuidhe M'Onar" by Scottish bard Sorley Cameron. The name “Neil MacDonald” is penciled on the manuscript but not definite that he is the author. Original, 8 pages.
C3b Humourous song [untitled] also written in Cape Breton. Signed by Neil Macdonald but he was not the author. Also 2 fiddle tunes with musical notation, one stating that it is from Bill Lamey. Original, 5 pages.
C4. Song (untitled) likely of Cape Breton origin. Typescript, 1 page.
D. Letter written in Gaelic from Crows Nest to a friend in Inverness County, 1915. Original, 1 page. Presented by John Neil Beaton, Port Hood, 1984.
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 an audio recoding of Gaelic songs, fiddle music and discussion of local history.
Featuring :
Gillis, Lauchie - O bhan, o bhan, goraich o
Gillis, Lauchie - Illean ill o, illean i
Gillis, Neil D. - Memories of Grand Mira
Gillis, Neil D. - Biographical sketch of Rev. D.J. Rankin
Gillis, Lauchie - Eilean mo Chridhe
Beaton, Joe - Piano music
MacDonald, Dan R. - Violin music
Gillis, Lauchie - Morag - Dunbheagan
Gillis, Lauchie - Smeorach anns na gleann
Gillis, Lauchie - An t-alltan dubh
Beaton, Joe - Piano music
Gillis, LauchieItem is an audio recording of Norman Kennedy and Rosemary Huthinson performing Gaelic songs and puirt-a-beul. It was recorded at the home of Tic and Emily Butler, Mira (N.S)
Mo nighean donn na meall-shuilean
Mo chridhe trom 's duilich leam...
O theid mi, gun teid...gu innis nam bo
S o la la o a la al di um
Cairistiona Chaimbeul
Muilean Dubh
Thoir a nall leannan ugam
Domhall beag
A' Pheigi a' ghraidh 's thu dh'fhag fo leon 's an t-am
Nuair a'chaidh sinn sios air bhord
Ho ro hu a hu ill o
Latha dhomh 's mi ... Eigheach o
Bha mi'n oidhche air an airigh
S muladach mi, o hi a bho
S muladach mi o hi a bho
Yesterday evening, feasgar an raoir...
MacLean, 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
Fonds consists of papers including poetry, book excerpts, and a scrapbook. Papers include:
- A collection of his poetry compiled by his daughter, Christena E. MacDonald, 1968. Also included is a poem by French Road bard, Duncan MacDonald. Typescript and printed, 32 pages.
- Excerpts from Songs of the Gael [n.d.]. Printed, 6 pages.
- Obituary of Angus R. MacDonald, 1973. Clippings including a poem by John Og Walker of Lake Ainslie.
- “Biography of Christena Evelyn MacDonald” 1931. Original, 9 pages.
- Scrapbook of clippings pertaining to Florence E. MacDonald’s track and field career, and including clippings on Johnny Miles, 1929.
- Failte Cheap Breatuinn: A collection of Gaelic poetry by Vincent A. MacLellan (1891). The MacNeil Edition edited by James Hugh MacNeil, 1933. Typescript 233 pages. Supplement, 1933, containing biography of V. A. McLellan. Typescript, 22 pages. Presented by Angus R. MacDonald.
Item is a sound recording of Fonn is Furan. All songs sung by Donald John MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts.
Cassette notes it as tape #109.
Track List: Side A
Track A1 - A'Chuthag. 03:18
Track A2 - Eilidh. 03:25
Track A3 - Gad Chuimhneachadh. 04:03
Track A4 - Laithean Sona m-Òige. Composed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. 04:55
Track A5 - Càite Bheil i ann am Muile. 03:17
Track A6 - Moladh an Lanndaidh. 04:01
Track A7 - Oran Maraiche (Mo Chridhe Trom 's cha Charaich e) 08:47
Track A8 - Gura Truagh nach robh Mise an Eilean an Fhraoich.
Side B
Track B1 - Daolagan Cholarada. 05:13
Track B2 - An Gille Donn. 04:38
Track B3 - Nigheanan Ruairidh. Composed by Dan MacDonald (Mac Dhòmhnaill 'ic Alasdair 'ic Ruairidh). of Gabarus In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 164. 02:25
Track B4 - Iain a Luaidh Nach Pòs Thu. 07:27
Track B5 - Clachan Ghlinn Da-Ruadhail. 03:26
Track B6 - Mairi Bhain Dhail-an-Eas. 05:45
Track B7 - Turus gu Glaschu. Composed by Neil MacLeod, Scotland. 05:45
Item is a sound recording of Gaelic singers.
Cassette notes it as tape #105.
Track List: Side A:
Track A1 -Òran a Chìobair. Local composition, composer unknown. Concerns a woman's love for a shepherd who visits her farm. Singer: Murdock D. MacLeod, Framboise. 02:50
Track A2 - Canada Thìr an Àidh. Composed by Kate (MacLeod) MacInnes of Framboise. Singer: Angus A. MacLeod, Framboise. 03:33
Track A3 - Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcolm H. Gillis, Southwest Margaree. SInger: Angus MacDonald. 03:36
Track A4 - Gàidheal air Fògradh. Composed by James R. Morrison of Framboise. Singer: Dan W. Strachan. 03:09
Track A5 - Màiread Bhàn. Local song supposedly composed by a Patterson from Stirling. Singer: Neil Morrison, Framboise. IN: Beyond the Hebrides p. 153. 03:32
Track A6 - Dheanainn Sùgradh ri an Nighean Duibh. Singer: Neil D. Morrison, Framboise 03:09
Track A7 - Gàidheil Albainn Ùr. Composed by Kenneth A. Ferguson of l'Ardoise Highlands. Singer: Angus MacDonald. In: Beyond the Hebrides p.110. 03:23
Track A8 - Moladh na Gàidhlig. Composed by Malcolm MacNeil of Ironvile. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise. In: Bàrdachd a Albainn Nuaidh. 01:55
Track A9 - Mo Roghainn 's Mo Rùn a Chunna Mi'n Dé. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise. 01:58
Track A10 - Maili Dhonn Bhòidheach Dhonn. Local composition. Composer unknown. Singer: Dan Alex MacDonald, Framboise. 03:08
Side B:
Track B1 - Òran do'n Transvaal. Composed by Donald MacMillan of Loch Lomond. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 105. Singer: Alex MacLennan. 02:28
Track B2 - Fuadach nan Gàidheal. Singer: Alex MacLennan. 02:07
Track B3 - English Recitations (Bill Colbert) 01:47
Track B4 - Òran na Tì. Singer: Angus MacDonald. In: A Choice Collection of Gaelic Poems p. 127. 03:10
Track B5 - 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unknown. 04:21
Track B6 - Air a'Cheul Là do'n t-Samhradh or Ho Ro Mo Chuid Chuideachd Thu. Composed by Sam Patterson of Stirling. Singer: Alex MacAskill, Framboise. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 197. 02:37
Track B7 - Tha Mo Chionn 's air an Fhiuran. Singer: John Alex MacAskill. 04:49
Track B8 - 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unknown. 04:14
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