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.
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 a photograph of Stephen D.R. MacNeil, a bard from Benacadie.
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 LawrenceMacLean, 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
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
Item is an audio recording of Annie, Mrs. Jack MacLean, her son Peter MacLean, and Joseph MacKenzie - both of Boston (Mass.) but formerly of Christmas Island, performing Gaelic songs.
Recording Summary:
- "Mi Seo 'nam Shìneadh air an t-Sliabh" composed by Dr. MacLachlan of Rahoy.
- "Horo Is Toigh Leam Fhìn Thu" (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean, Peter MacLean, Joseph MacKenzie)
- "Tha Mi Seo 'gad Chuimhneachadh" composed by Donald Alec MacDonald of Kensaleyre, Skye. (Joseph MacKenzie)
- "An Gàidheal a'Tilleadh Dhachaidh o'n Chogadh" Part IV of Donald MacKechnie's song "An Cogadh ann an Africa-mu-Dheas" concerning the Boer War. Printed in MacTalla Vol. X No. 1. (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "A Chruinneag Ìleach" (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "Fuadach nan Gàidheal" (Peter MacLean and Joseph MacKenzie)
- "Gleann na Maiseadh" composed by John V. MacNeil (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "Gaidheal air Aineoil" composed by John V. MacNeil (Annie,Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "A' Bhanais Chridheil" composed by Malcolm H. Gillis (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "Tha Mo Bhreacan Dubh fo'n Dìle" (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean. In Cape Breton Highlander, reprinted from Dec. 15, 1894 issue of Mac-Talla, courtesy of Neil Morrison, Sydney Forks)
- "Aideachadh an Fhleasgaich Ghlic" Composed by Archie J. MacKenzie (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "An Tulach Bhòideach" Archie J. MacKenzie (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)