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CA BI T-281 · Item · 25 July, 1971
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item 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

CA BI FC 2343.8 S3 M8 · Item · 1 Apr. 1962

Item is a thesis titled "A History of the Scottish on Cape Breton Island," written by Thomas Redmond Murphy. The thesis describes the history of the Scottish community of Cape Breton Island, primarily of the counties of Inverness and Victoria.

MG 21.8-T-3052 · Item
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

Item is a sound recording of Alex Goldie.

Cassette notes it as tape #136.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - Falt Trom Trom Dualach. 05:34
Track A2 - Mios Faoilleach colla-deug Gearran..., Gaelic toast for St. Andrew's Night. 02:53
Track A3 - Song: Comunn Mo Rùn 02:24
Track A4 - Òran nam Fasan composed by James Campbell of Boisdale and later, North Sydney. 03:12
Track A5 - Bhean an Taighe Ghaoil an Fhortain. 01:49
Track A6 - Cumha - Seo a'bhliadhna chuir as dhomh 's a ghlas a falt air mo cheann. (Alex Goldie) 03:40
Track A7 - Tha mo Chion air an Fhiùran (Alex Goldie) 05:27
Track A8 - Cumha na Tulaich. Composed by Archie (Larry) Gillis of Rear Beaver Cove. Recording of a recording. 03:34

Side B
Track B1 - Falt Trom, Trom Dualach (Alex Goldie) 02:50
Track B2 - An Te Sin air an Robh Mi'n Gheall (Alex Goldie) 04:31

CA BI T-311 · Item · 1971
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

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 Alick
CA BI T-312 · Item · 1971
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of BBC Glasgow's 1971 radio piece 'Among the Gaels of Nova Scotia' concerning Gaelic language and culture in Cape Breton Island.

MacEachern, Bessie Fuadach nan Gaidheal
MacPherson, John Conversation with J.C. MacNeil
MacNeil, J.C. Families who left for Western Newfoundland
MacNeil, J.C. Orain Mocaisean
MacNeil, J.C. Soldier's song
MacPherson, John
MacNeil, J.C. Conversation with J.C. MacNeil, Genealogy of the MacNeil Family
MacNeil, J.C. A bhean a tighe
Sailor's love song
A Ghille Dhuinn
MacPherson, John
MacNeil, J.C. Discussion on their trip to Cape Breton

MacPherson, John Alick
Angus R. MacDonald fonds
CA BI MG 6.33 · Fonds · 1928-1973

Fonds consists of papers including poetry, book excerpts, and a scrapbook. Papers include:

  1. 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.
  2. Excerpts from Songs of the Gael [n.d.]. Printed, 6 pages.
  3. Obituary of Angus R. MacDonald, 1973. Clippings including a poem by John Og Walker of Lake Ainslie.
  4. “Biography of Christena Evelyn MacDonald” 1931. Original, 9 pages.
  5. Scrapbook of clippings pertaining to Florence E. MacDonald’s track and field career, and including clippings on Johnny Miles, 1929.
  6. 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.
MacDonald, Angus R.
Angus Y. MacLellan fonds
CA BI MG 6.63 · Fonds · 1912-1946

Fonds consists of poems, biography of Angus Y. MacLellan, and recollections of life on Margaree Island.

  1. Poem: “Clach An Càrn an Dòmhnallaich” was presented by Sister St. Francis of Rome, C.N.D.

  2. Duncan H. and Mary Margaret MacLellan recall their childhood spent on Margaree Island. Typescript, 12 pages Presented by Margaret Long, Brockton, Mass., June 1983.

  3. “My years on Margaree Island” by Lauranna MacLellan MacDonald, who presented the paper in December, 1983. Photocopy, 4 pages.

  4. Biography of Angus Y. MacLellan (1887-1960) Photocopy, 11 pages.

Songs composed by Angus Y. MacLellan and other bards that appear in "Smeòrach nan Cnoc 's nsn Gleann" and "Gaelic Songs in Nova Scotia". Photocopy, 10 pages
Story “Raonull Ban Mac Eoghain Oig” by Aonghas MacGillfhaolain. Print, 26 pages.

  1. “The Part Played by the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada in the Establishment of the St. F. X. Extension Department” 1953. Typescript, 21 pages.

Clippings: Obituary of Rev. Michael Gillis, 1970; Obituary of Ernest Hart, the Chairmaker from Northeast Margaree, n.d. Presented by Sister Carmelina MacLellan, Port Hawkesbury, 1984.

MacLellan, Angus Y.
CA BI T-561 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

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

CA BI T-749 · Item · 1973
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of the 1973 Southwest Margaree concert. Recording includes:

Southwest Margaree Gaelic Chorus , Southwest Margaree (N.S.) - O Canada

MacDonnell, George , Inverside - Bagpipe selections

Chisholm, Archie Neil , Margaree Forks (N.S.) - Words of welcome

MacDonald, Mr. And Mrs. Francis , Southwest Margaree (N.S.) - Violin and piano selections

Gillis, Angus R. And chorus , Southwest Margaree (N.S.) - Tha mo run air a' ghille...

Tompkins, Donna , Margaree Forks (N.S.) - Mary Hamilton

MacNeil, Marion and Rosemary , Barra Glen - Bagpipe and drum selections

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay , New Waterford - Mairi Og

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay , New Waterford - Am falbh thu leam a ribhinn og

Kennedy, Donna , Deepdale (N.S.) - Stepdancing

MacGillivray, Mrs. Mae; MacDonald, Francis , Southwest Margaree (N.S.) - Eilean mo Chridhe

Murphy sisters , St. Rose - Bagpipe selections

Doug MacPhee; Doyle, Maybelle Chisholm , New Waterford and Margaree Forks (N.S.) - Piano duet

Currie sisters , Sydney (N.S.) - Highland Fling

MacDougall, John , Kenloch - Violin selections

East Lake Ainslie Gaelic Chorus , Lake Ainslie (N.S.) - An t-eilean dh'an thug mi luaidh...

East Lake Ainslie Gaelic Chorus , Lake Ainslie (N.S.) - S truagh nach d'rugadh dall mi...

Gillis, Wallace , Scotsville - Violin selections

Murphy sisters , St. Rose - Bagpipe selections

Gillis, Miss , Scotsville - Piano selections

Gillis, Angus R. , Southwest Margaree (N.S.) - Och mar tha mi 's mi nam onar...

Southwest Margaree Gaelic Chorus , Southwest Margaree (N.S.) - Morag a Dunbheagan

MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"
Archibald A. MacKenzie fonds
CA BI MG 6.6 · Fonds · 1983

Fonds consists of a selection of songs in Gaelic composed by Archie Alex MacKenzie.

MacKenzie, Archie Alex
CA BI 91-1075-23036 · Item · 1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of piper Archie MacDonald. Mr. MacNeil is buried in Stella Maris Cemetery, Inverness.

Prendergast, Paul
Archie Morrison fonds
CA BI MG 6.34 · Fonds · 1900-1979

This fonds consists of a collection of Gaelic songs, stories, poetry, history and tombstone inscriptions.

Papers are in Gaelic:

  1. Story: “Seann Chuimhneachan air a’ Choire Ghlas” copied from the work by John MacCormick, first appearing in An Gaidheal, Vol.2. Photocopy, 12 pages.
  2. Story: "A’Bhean Iadach" from Am Measg Nam Bodach, 1938.
    "Iain Ciar agus an Robair" from Aig Tigh na Beinne by Katherine Whyte Grant.
    "Eoghan Ruadh aig a ‘Mhod" from The Celtic Garland by Henry Whyte. Photocopies, 20 pages.
  3. Poetry and songs, many by Cape Breton bards. many have been copied from songs appearing in The History of Christmas Island Parish. Also a song composed by Murdoch Morrison of Ferguson's Lake and Gaelic translations of English hymns. Photocopies and originals, 38 pages.
  4. An typed excerpt from the Gaelic translation of the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. Photocopy, 1 page.
  5. Description of Islands of Coll, Uist and Mull copied from the book Am Measg nam Bodach, 1938.
  6. Inscriptions on the tombstones of John MacLean, Gaelic bard; Rev. Alexander MacLean Sinclair and Mrs. John Sinclair. Photocopy, 1 page. Presented by Mr. Morrison.
Big Pond Scottish Concert
CA BI T-792 · Item · 1973
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

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"
Boisdale Gaelic Concert
CA BI T-716 · Item · 1973
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Iona 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"
Brown Brothers of Washabuck
CA BI FT-213 · Item · Dec. 1987
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is a videocassette recording of The Brown Brothers of Washabuck, Cape Breton, produced in December 1987 and edited by Lisa Morrison, Audio/Visual Department, UCCB. Directed by Maxie MacNeil, Hector MacKenzie, and Michael Anthony MacLean.

Introduction
Family History (2:20)
Caledonia Song
Hoodlum Song (3:41)
Grandmother Story (7:32)
Song from the Old Homestead (9:19)
Vince MacLean’s Story (14:41)
Bordon Song (16:55)
Bear Dance (18:17)
Imitations (21:25)
Michael and the Fiddle (22:13)
New Year’s Story (Tody)
Flora’s Story
Home Movie – Michael humming “Duddledum”
No Sir No
Cod Liver Oil
Yon Munroe
Michael Anthony’s Story
Wedding Song
Sister’s Story
Kay MacLean’s Story
Michael Imitating Bagpipes
Dr. and the Bear
Gaelic Song
Hector’s Story
Malcolm MacDonald
Cemetery
Ending Collage

Narrator: Hector MacKenzie

Photographs and home movies in order of appearance:

Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Dan Rory (Murdock) MacNeil

Rory D. MacNeil, Joan MacNeil, Dan Angus MacNeil

Hughie MacLeod, Angus MacDonald

Jackie (Fownes) MacDonald, Michael Brown

Maxie MacNeil, Vince MacLean, Michael A. MacLean, Hector MacKenzie, Flora Canning

Upper Washabuck School located near Angus Ranald MacDonald. (“Big” Liza Campbell – Teacher. Two Browns on extreme right of picture – Michael and Dan.)

Store at Washabuck Bridge with potential local customers and teamsters.

Maxie MacNeil, Hector MacKenzie, Kay MacLean, Annie (Sister) MacLean, Flora Canning, Gordon MacLean (Guitar), Sniffer (dog), Simon MacKenzie

John Dan MacKenzie – store owner at Washabuck Bridge and Eddie MacLean (on right)

Kathleen MacLean, Rita MacDougall

Johnnie Brown, Michael Brown

Square set people:

Leonard MacKenzie, Jeanette MacKenzie, Lawrence MacDougall – Fiddler, Cassie MacKenzie, Florence MacKenzie, Aggie and Neil F. MacLennan, Eugene MacIsaac, Joe (Red Rory) MacLean – Prompter, Michael A. MacLean, Malcolm MacDonald, Michael Brown, Jean MacKenzie, Lexina Fraser

Mary C. MacDonald, Michael Brown, Dan Brown, Lexina Fraser

Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Alex Murphy

Cheryl MacDonald, Wanda MacDonald, Mary Ann MacKenzie, Dan Brown

Michael Brown, Jackie MacDonald, Rosemary MacKinnon, Dan Brown, Mary C. MacKinnon, Andy MacDonald

Wedding party at Highland Hill: Maxie and Joan MacNeil – Bride and groom, Michael (S.R.) MacNeil – Fiddler, Kammie (S.R.) MacNeil – Guitar, Annie Jane MacNeil – Dancer, Patricia MacNeil, Diane MacNeil, Capt. Angus MacNeil, John Rory MacNeil, Lex MacNeil, Dan Malcolm MacKinnon, Peggy (Dan Joe) MacNeil, Unknown female, Dan Brown, Unknown female

Michael Brown, Rose MacKenzie, Lex Fraser, Jean MacKenzie, Kathleen MacDonald, Michael A. MacLean, Duncan MacDonald, Mary C. MacDonald, Front: Michael MacDonald, Michael Brown, Dan Brown

Greg MacNeil (Bear), Arnold MacNeil (Doctor)

Dan Brown, Jean MacKenzie, Michael Brown

Wedding at Upper Washabuck: Dan Alex and Martha MacKinnon, with neighbours and friends

In horse and wagon – Big Neil MacKinnon, Kitty (Charlie Dan Angus) MacNeil

Camp Baddeck
CA BI 94-863-25378 · Item · 1909

Item is a photograph of a piper playing the bagpipes at Camp Baddeck.

Canso Causeway Opening
CA BI 81-703-5783 · Item · 1955

Item is a photograph of pipers leading a parade across the newly opened causeway.

CA BI FT-222 · Item · 1977
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is a videocassette recording of Carl MacKenzie and Dougie MacPhee performing at the Logue Building in Sydney in 1977. The tape contains a note that the video was dubbed from black and white reel to reels.

CA BI 77-650-784 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the cast of a Gaelic Play that was held in Glace Bay.

CHER Radio Failte 's Furan
CA BI T-610 · Item · 1973
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

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 Radio
MG 21.8-T-3039 · Item · 1977
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

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

MacKinnon, Rev. Angus
CA BI T-332 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of John E. MacNeil discussing local history, stories, dances and songs.
Prompting sets (for dancing)
Selling of Lobsters
Transportation and travelling over the trail before the Cabot Trail was built
Tom Murphy, on his knees when the church bell rang
Elections in the olden times
Prompting of the square dance by Joe A. MacNeil
Road to the Isles
Hundred Pipers

Joseph Curtis - Ubi Abi & Violin selections

Macneil, Mary E.
CA BI T-316 · Item · 1971
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

MacDonald, Mr. Eugene:

  • They say the women used to carry their own spinning wheels; could you tell us more about the spinning Frolics?
  • Returning to the story of the threshing mills, and didn't you mention the word "winnowing" and feeding the fanners?
  • The milling frolics were wonderful events - did they always sing Gaelic songs?
  • Whom Shall I take on the Irish Ship?
  • Song for rolling the cloth
  • Was the purpose of the milling to thicken the cloth
  • How about a good joke
  • Father Rankin questioned about early soap making by the Cape Breton Island (N.S.) women
  • Funeral customs
  • 9 Gallons of rum
  • Ghost stories in Gaelic

    Father John Angus Rankin:

  • Ghost stories in English
  • Ghost story continued from Side 1
  • Another ghost story
  • A second sight story

    Bessie Maceachern:

  • Am falbh thu leam a ribhinn og
  • Mairi ni 'n Domhnuill
  • Am Fleasgach Donn

    Billy MacPhee: Violin Selections

Rankin, Fr. John Angus
Cotter's Saturday Night
CA BI 77-1374-1508 · Item · ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of the cast of Cotter's Saturday Night, a radio program broadcast from Sydney in the 1930s.

Pictured in the back row, from left to right: Mrs. McKimmie, Malcolm R. MacLeod, Prof. Bernie McIntosh, Bleddyn Davies, M.J. Ballah, Mrs. Bleddyn Davies, and Hazel Matheson. Pictured in the front row, from left to right: John MacNeil, Mrs. C.D. Buck, Tena Campbell, Mabel (Noland) Kelleher, Bob Wright, George MacDonald, and Sandy MacLean.

Photograph was taken at the “Cromarty” estate built by John Kenneth Levison "Jack" Ross ca. 1905. It was located on Kings Road in Sydney.

Dodge, H. O.
Dan Joe MacInnis, Gravestone
CA BI 94-404-23579 · Item · 1992

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, Paul
Dan R. MacDonald, Gravestone
CA BI 91-1069-23030 · Item · 1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking noted musician Dan R. MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mabou.

Prendergast, Paul
Dancing, Englishtown
CA BI 86-123-16221 · Item · 1922

Fiddler (seated) plays for dancers on the shore of St. Ann's Bay in Englishtown.

DJ MacDermaid: Fonn is Furan
MG 21.8-T-3027 · Item · 1987
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

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

CA BI MG 6.35 · Fonds · 1969

Fonds consists of 27 songs in Gaelic, two hymns in English and a newspaper account of the MacDonalds' 50th wedding anniversary in 1969. Mr. MacDonald, a farmer from Framboise, composed many Gaelic songs, the most famous of which was "Failte Cheap Breatunn". See also Tapes 107, 231, and 232.

MacDonald, Dan Alex
CA BI MG 6.39 · Fonds · 1927

Fonds consists of papers including poems and a genealogy of the MacFarlanes, compiled by D.D. MacFarlane.

A. Gaelic version of “Scots Wha Hae” and “Ath Shealladh” the latter of which was composed by Mr. MacFarlane on New Year's Day, 1927. Presented by Finlay Campbell, Saint John.
B. Translation into Gaelic of “The Minstrel Boy” and “Lord Ullin’s Daughter,” both by Mr. MacFarlane. Original, 4 pages. Presented by Estate of W. S. MacFarlane, 1981.
C. Genealogy of the MacFarlanes by D. D. MacFarlane, 1943 Original, 5 pages. (Indexed copy filed in B & G File) Presented by Rev. John Hugh MacEachen, July 1984.

MacFarlane, Donald Dougal
CA BI 78-44-1794 · Item · 1904

Item is a photograph of fiddlers Dougald MacIntyre and Joe Smith posed with their fiddles and bows. Photograph taken at the Inverness Picnic.

CA BI 91-1078-23039 · Item · 1991

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, Paul
CA BI MG 6.76 · Fonds · 1987-1994

Fonds consists of essays from an annual essay competition at the University College of Cape Breton, advancing research in traditional history, songs, narrative traditions of Gaelic culture. Essays are arranged by year of competition.

  1. 1987/88:
    a. Marilyn Dwyer, "Presenting, The Ancient Tradition of Gaelic Psalm Singing in the Presbyterian Church". Essay includes three tapes with an index. T-3193 (a-b-c)
    b. Kate Dunlay, "Cape Bretoners in Boston: Maintaining Identity".
    c. Donald J. MacNeil, "Cape Breton Folksong Tradition".

  2. 1988/89:
    a. Marilyn Dwyer, "An nì nach cluinn mi an diugh chan aithris mi 'maireach, Eòin MacGilliosa MacFhionghuin (Jonathan Gillies MacKinnon)".
    b. Marilyn MacDonald, "Milling Frolics on the North Shore a Look at the Past, Present, and Future". One video tape is included. FT 41
    c. Winnifred J. MacDonald, "Sang abune a' sang" (Collections, Composers, and Fiddlers). One audio tape is included. T-3194

  3. 1990: Kathleen Dunlay, "The Playing of Traditional Scottish Music: Old and New - World Styles and Practices".

  4. 1991: Jacqueline Ann Dunn,"Tha Blas na Gàidhlig Air A h- Uile Fidhleir". (The Sound of Gaelic is in the Fiddler's Music)

  5. 1992: Jeff MacDonald,"Bràighe na H-Aibhne Iarmad mo Shluaigh" (Life and Times of the Scottish Settlers at St. Mary's Parish, River Denys Area.)

  6. 1993-1994: Margaret Bennett "Gaelic Song in Eastern Canada: Twentieth Century Reflections"

  7. 1994: K. Diane Grant "A Study of the Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and Nova Scotia"

  8. 1994: Rannie Gillis "Celtic Education". Family history and an account of how one would be enculturated and socially educated in the Gaelic culture of Cape Breton.

  9. 1994: Paula Rice "Mary with the Ewe". Agricultural practices in Scotland and pioneer Cape Breton.

Duncan MacDonald
CA BI 77-477-611 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photograph of Duncan MacDonald, drummer. He was a member of the Cape Breton Scottish Society, Sydney. Also pictured are two unidentified pipers.

CA BI 91-1095-23056 · Item · 1991

Item 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, Paul
CA BI FC 2349 E2 M5 · Item · April 1966

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.

Eileen Forrester Dancers
CA BI MG 14.156-92-376-23551-92-376-23551.3 · Item
Part of The Sydney Bicentennial Commission

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.

Eileen Forrester Dancers
CA BI MG 14.156-92-376-23551-92-376-23551.1 · Item
Part of The Sydney Bicentennial Commission

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.

Eileen Forrester Dancers
CA BI MG 14.156-92-376-23551-92-376-23551.2 · Item
Part of The Sydney Bicentennial Commission

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.

CA BI T-693 · Item · 1973
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of various fiddle and Gaelic song selections from the 1973 Glendale festival of fiddlers.

25 fiddlers, Doyle, Maybelle Chisholm, Margaree Forks (N.S.) - Festival of Fiddlers, Glendale (N.S.), Inverness County (N.S.), July 6,7,8, 1973: Mini finale at Festival of Fiddlers, Friday night, July 6, 1973

Morris, Rev. Angus Beaton, Joey, Colindale, Mabou - Violin selections

Chisholm, Rod, M.C., Port Hawkesbury - Opening remarks on Saturday afternoon, July 7, 1973

MacKinnon, Allie, Sydney (N.S.) - Violin selections

MacDonald, Duncan, Hillsboro - Violin selections

Sampson, Dominic, L'Ardoise - Violin selections

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay, New Waterford - A' Chruinneag Ileach

MacPhee, Billy, Sydney (N.S.) - Violin selections

Hall, John; Gillis, Donnie, Sydney (N.S.) - Violin selections

Jobes, Hugh A.,Boulardie - Festival of Fiddlers, Glendale (N.S.), Inverness County (N.S.), July 7, 1973: Violin selections

MacKenzie, Hector, Washabuct - Violin selections

MacMaster, Mrs. Minnie, Troy - Stepdancing

MacMillan, Rev. Allan, Lakevale - Sealladh mise null gu duthaich mo run...

Campbell, John, Mabou (N.S.) and Boston - Violin selections

Wright, Fred, Mull River - Violin selections

MacLeod, John, Mull River and Sudbury - Violin selections

MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"
MG 21.8-T-3023 · Item · Oct. 1959
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

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

CA BI MG 21.8-T-3024 · Item
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

Item is a sound recording of Gaelic singers copied from a recording by Kenneth Morrison.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - Oran a'Mhinistear. Composed by Rev. Kenneth MacLeod of Humes River. Singer: Dan K. MacLeod, Grand River. 05:01
Track A2 - Théid mi gad Amhairc. Composed by John Campbell of Ledaig, Scotland. In: Modern Gaelic Bards p. 182 04:44
Track A3 - An Téid thu Leam a Ribhinn Mhaiseach. Singer: Dan K. MacLeod, Grand River.
Track A4 - Suas Leis a'Ghàidhlig. Singer Neil Morrison, Loch Lomond.
Track A5 - Eilean Mo Chridhe. Singer: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls.
Track A6 - Local English composition about bachelors. Chorus: There's Scotsmen and Frenchmen wherever you go. Singer: Alice Morrison, Grand River.
Track A7 - E ho Nighean Hi Ho Nighean/ Cailin Donn na Buaile. Local composition about bachelors. Singer: Angus Morrison.
Track A8 - Morrison's Store/Christmas at the Bridge. Local English composition. SInger: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls.

Side B
Track B1a - Òran na Tì. Local composition concerning tea. Composer unknown. Singer: Angus Morrison. 03:26
Track B1b - The Party Telephone (English) . SInger: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls. 03:01
Track B2 - a Mhàiri Bhòidheach. Composed by Alexander Stewart of North Uist. Singer: Unkown.
Track B3 - Mo Nighean Donn an t-Sùgraidh. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. 05:11
Track B4(1) Local composition about a women on a winter's sea voyage ending in Framboise. Composer and singer: unkown.
Track B4(2) - Canada Thir An Aigh. Composed by Catherine (MacLeod) MacInnis of Framboise. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. IN: Beyond the Hebrides p. 131. 04:36
Track B4(3) - An Téid thu Leam a Mhàiri. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. In an t-Òranaiche. 04:52
Track B5 - Fear nam Fiaclan. Singer: Kenny Morrison, Loch Lomond and Sydney. 01:43

Framboise Gaelic Songs #107
MG 21.8-T-3025 · Item · 1952-1987
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

Item is a sound recording of Gaelic songs.

Cassette notes it as tape #107.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - Òran a'Chàr. Somposed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. Singer: Alex MacLeod, Framboise. In: Songs from Framboise p.31. 02:34
Track A2 - Song with piano accompaniment. Unintelligible. (North Shore Ladies) 01:55
Track A3 - Och mar tha mi 's mi nam Aonair. An Gille Donn. Poor audio quality. SInger: unknown. 13:20
Track A4 - Càit' an Caidil Nionag aNochd. Singer: Unknown 06:53
Track A5 - 'S e Ceap Breatainn Tìr mo Ghràidh. Composed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. Singer: unknown. 02:58
Track A6 - Tha Mo Run air a'Ghille. SInger: Unknown 03:51

Side B
Track B1 - Canada Thìr an Àigh. Composed by Catherine (MacLeod) MacInes of Framboise. Singer: D.J. MacDonald. In: Beyond the Hebrides p.131. 03:34
Track B2 - Òran Gàidheal air Fògradh. Composed by James R. Morrison of Framboise. Signer: D.W. Strachan, Stirling. 02:42
Track B3 - Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcom H. Gillis, Southwest Margaree. SInger: Angus MacDonald. 03:50
Track B4 - Mo Shùil 'ad Dhéidh. Singer: D.W. Strachan,Stirling. 06:04
Track B5 - Daolagan Cholarado. Singer: D.J. MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts. 04:15
Track B6 - The Party Telephone (English) (D.J. MacDermaid) 05:13
Track B7 - Gaol nan Cruinneag. Singer: Unknown.
Track B8 - Eilean mo Chridhe. Singer: Angus MacDonald.
Track B10 -Air a' Cheud Là do'n t-Sàmhradh. Composed by Sam Patterson of Stirling. Singer: D.J. MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 197.

MG 21.8-T-3040 · Item
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

Item is a sound recording of Gabarus Milling Frolics, hymn singing and precenting.

Cassette notes it as tape #123.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - Gur tu mo Nighean Donn Bhòidheach. Singer: unidentified. 04:34
Track A2 - Ged a Sheòl mi air m'Aineol. SInger: Allan MacLeod, New Boston. 03:27
Track A3 - Na Horo Hi Hoireannan. Singer: Unidentified. 04:30
Track A4 -Nionag a' Chùil Duinn nach Fhan thu. Singer: Allan MacLeod, New Boston. 02:40
Track A5 -A Fheasgaich Òg an Òr-fhuilt Chraobhaich Chais. Singer: unidentified. 02:53
Track A6 - An Gille Donn. Singer: unidentified. 01:09
Track A7 - Tha Tighinn Fodham. The first part of the song appears to be a local composition about bachelors while the majority is a song in praise of Clan Ranald by John MacDonald (Iain MacDhùghaill). 05:59
Track A8 - OIdhche Dhomh 's mi Siubhail a'Chuain. See MacEdward Leach: https://www.mun.ca/folklore/leach/songs/CB/9-09.htm . Singer: unidentified. 02:47
Track A9 - 'S e mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unidentified. 03:05
Track A10 - Dan do Sheann Ford. Composed by William MacVicar of Catalone. Singer: Allan MacLeod, New Boston. 02:54

Side B
Track B1 - Three songs: An Tulach Bhòidheach. Composed by Archibald J. (Eairsidh Sheumais) MacKenzie. Singer: unidentified. Mo Chridhe Trom 's Cha Neònach. Well-known sailing song. Singer: unidentified. Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcolm H. Gilis of Southwest Margaree. Singer: unidentified. 10:13
Track B2 - Pipe music - Amazing Grace (Various Artists) 05:30
Track B3 - Precenting Psalm 103. Singers: unidentified. 06:10
Track B4 -2 Hymns - An t-Seann, t-Seann Sgeul and The Old One Hundredth (Gaelic). SIngers: unidentified. 05:10
Track B5 - "How Great Thou Art" in Gaelic (Various Artists) 05:49
Track B6 - Hymn - O Mhiorbhail Gràs. 02:58
Track B7 - Hymn - Soillse an Àigh 03:43
Track B8 - Gàidheal Albainn Ùr. Composed by Kenneth A. Ferguson after WWI. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 110. SInger: Angus MacDonald, Gabarus Lake. 06:43