Fonds consists of a selection of songs in Gaelic composed by Archie Alex MacKenzie.
MacKenzie, Archie AlexItem is a play performed by members of the Sydney branch of the Scottish Catholic Society. A cast list appears on the last page.
Item is a collection of songs, and information regarding the songs, that were commonly sung in Christmas Island and surrounding communities. Most of the songs were composed in the area, but a few are Old Country songs.
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 FrancisFonds 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.
Item is a booklet of Songs composed by Hugh Francis MacKenzie. A forward is written in English.
MacKenzie, Hugh FrancisFonds consists of:
The 1920 petition by M.R. MacLeod to allow Gaelic to be taught in public schools.
A letter to the editor of the Casket urging readers to speak Gaelic to their children in the home.
Various writings in Gaelic, including a story attributed to Joe "Eòs a'Ghobha" MacNeil of Christmas Island, a story about a humorous trip for Boisdale to Christmas Island and a congratulatory speech for the 50th anniversary of Johnny A. and Peggy MacKinnon of Rear Iona.
Item is a photograph of Stephen D.R. MacNeil, a bard from Benacadie.