Item is a photograph of 38 soldiers in full uniform at arms and with instruments posing at an unknown location, possibly Margaree. It was likely taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of 38 soldiers in full uniform at arms and with instruments posing at an unknown location, possibly Margaree. The exact date is unknown but it was likely taken during World War 1.
Item is a thesis titled "A Linguistic Study of the Lake Ainslie Area of Inverness County, Nova Scotia," written by Nora Alice Rowe. The thesis provides an analysis of linguistic particularities in the Lake Ainslie area.
Item is a catechism, collection of hymns, prayers and council concerning the seven deadly sins. This was first produced by Fr. Alexander MacDonald (Maighstir Alasdair Mór). Rev. MacDonald was born in Lochaber, Scotland in 1801. He was ordained in Scotland in 1824 and after serving as parish priest in Moidart, immigrated to Cape Breton where, in 1842, he became parish priest in Mabou and Vicar General to the bishop of Arichat. D. 1865 in Mabou. Item was licenced to print by Bishop James Morrison, b. of Antigonish from 1913-1950.
Fonds consists of poems, biography of Angus Y. MacLellan, and recollections of life on Margaree Island.
Poem: “Clach An Càrn an Dòmhnallaich” was presented by Sister St. Francis of Rome, C.N.D.
Duncan H. and Mary Margaret MacLellan recall their childhood spent on Margaree Island. Typescript, 12 pages Presented by Margaret Long, Brockton, Mass., June 1983.
“My years on Margaree Island” by Lauranna MacLellan MacDonald, who presented the paper in December, 1983. Photocopy, 4 pages.
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.
“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.
Item is a photograph of Archie Beaton of Mabou Ridge, who sailed to South Africa with a ship load of ponies. Archie Beaton remarried in South Africa and was later killed in a mine in Johannesburg.
Item is a photograph of the Bitterman family home located on West Middle River Road. The house was owned by the Kent Bitterman family from 1976 to 1984.
Item a) is a photograph of a view of the Margaree Valley in summer, and item b) is a photograph of the highway and Pleasant Bay as seen from the top of MacKenzie Mountain in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Item a) is a photograph of a view of the Margaree Valley in summer, and item b) is a photograph of the highway and Pleasant Bay as seen from the top of MacKenzie Mountain in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
Item is a photograph of the erection of a monument commemorating the first Roman Catholic Chapel and the first cemetery where the founders of Cheticamp are buried.
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.
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.
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".
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
1990: Kathleen Dunlay, "The Playing of Traditional Scottish Music: Old and New - World Styles and Practices".
1991: Jacqueline Ann Dunn,"Tha Blas na Gàidhlig Air A h- Uile Fidhleir". (The Sound of Gaelic is in the Fiddler's Music)
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.)
1993-1994: Margaret Bennett "Gaelic Song in Eastern Canada: Twentieth Century Reflections"
1994: K. Diane Grant "A Study of the Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and Nova Scotia"
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.
1994: Paula Rice "Mary with the Ewe". Agricultural practices in Scotland and pioneer Cape Breton.
The fonds consists of images and sound recordings of the Beaton and Kennedy family in the Board Cove. The recordings feature John Beaton playing the fiddle, while family is heard speaking with Tom Carter about various topics pertaining to Cape Breton. There is a change in language between English and Canadian Gaelic from individuals on the recordings. The fiddle playing is Scottish-Canadian in style, while some are Scottish fiddle music. The recordings include small conversations between reels and songs, descriptions and origins of the music’s is also discussed. The photographs are of the Beaton family house and farm, highlighting rural life in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The photos also show the boarder Board cove community and Inverness county.
