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A Ceilidh at Benacadie
CA BI T-427 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of a ceilidh at Benacadie, N.S. Includes conversation in English/Gaelic with informants throughout the Iona area. Features:

MacKinnon, Joseph - Brief biographical sketch

MacDonald, Joseph L. - A Ceilidh at Benacadie

Campbell, Neil - Biographical sketch

Campbell, Neil - How did your people first acquire land here?

MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Brief biographical sketch

MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Who were instrumental in bringing the Highland Village to Iona

MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - How was land acquired for the Highland Village?

MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Highland Village Day

MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Problems facing a curator

MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
CA BI T-1084 · Item · 1975
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

MacNeil, Stephen R. Iona "Reisemaid Ghàidhealeach Eilean C.B." (185th Battalion)

Morrison, Dan Neil Loch Lomond "Chi mi na mòrbheanna..."

MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Cumha MhicChriomain"

MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Creach na Samhna"

MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Óran a 'Mhathain"

MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Postman's Song"

MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Óran na Bainnse" (Cape Mabou Wedding)

MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Poite-dhubh MhicRaing

Campbell, Hector Hillsdale, Inverness County (N.S.) "A ' bhrádha"

Shaw, John
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-459 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) History of Iona Co-operative Society

MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) First train Pt. Tupper to Sydney (N.S.), 1891

MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) "Sydney (N.S.)'s Early Days"

MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) Landing of prisoners at Main -a- Dieu

MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) History of newspapers in Cape Breton

MacIsaac, Greg (Iona) Biographical sketch

MacNeil, Michael (Barra Glen) Biographical sketch

MacNeil, Michael (Barra Glen) Gaelic story

MacNeil, Mrs. Michael (Barra Glen) Brief biographical sketch

Mr. Rod Maclean (Ottawa Brook) Brief biographical sketch

MacNeil, Mrs. Michael and MacNeil, Mr. Michael (Ottawa Brook) Brief biographical sketch

MacNeil, Mrs. Michael (Ottawa Brook) Brief biography of Father Tony MacDonald

MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
CA BI T-357 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Early school days in Boisdale
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Early school days in Boisdale
Beaton, Mabel Baddeck (N.S.) Brief biographical sketch
Beaton, Mabel Baddeck (N.S.) Early school days in Baddeck (N.S.)
Beaton, Mabel Baddeck (N.S.) What were teaching conditions in early days?
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Leitches Creek schools
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Description of old school at Barrachois
O'Handley, Mrs. Sydney (N.S.) Biographical sketch
O'Handley, Mrs. Sydney (N.S.) Gaelic song
MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Washabuct school history
MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Gillis Point school
MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Barra Glen school
MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) History of Iona school
MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Early post office in Iona
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Barrachois School

MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
CA BI T-460 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of conversations in English and Gaelic recorded in Iona, Christmas Island and Mackinnon's Harbour.

Gallant, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacNeil, Martin - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacLeod, Sister Colista C.N.D. - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacNeil, Sister (Sister St. Joseph of Mercy) - Brief Biographical Sketch
MacNeil, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
Jankawski, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
Murphy, Mrs. Peter - Brief Biographical Sketch
Murphy, Mrs. Mary - Brief Biographical Sketch
Murphy, Mrs. Hugh - Brief Biographical Sketch

MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
Grand Narrows, Cape Breton
CA BI 77-941-1075 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a scrapbook photograph of a view of Grand Narrows, Cape Breton featuring the Grand Narrows Hotel, a bridge and the Bras d'Or Lake.

CA BI T-1768 · Item · 1985
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Stephen MacNeil - Oran Dutchadh

Mickey MacNeil - Ship Alexander

John Dan MacNeil - A nighean A'Chutan Duib

'S Mor an cochladh

Roddy MacInnis - Tha mo run air a' ghille

Milling & Halloween Customs

Pady MacInnis - Oran an Election

Oran an t-Seolgair,
a' Fhleasgaich Dhuinn

ach ann duinn a dh' eirich

Tha mi an duigh gu tinn

Se 'm oro bha a phiemic

Highland Village Association
CA BI T-1764 · Item · 1985
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Frank Macrae and John Rory Macneil

Oidhche bha 'n Comhlan Cruinn "Mo Nighean Donna Boidhche)
Oran a' mhisgeir
Ho ro mo nighean chuanach
Fhein - labhairt an t-seann
Mo nighean Donn a 'Chui; Reidh
"Oran an Taighe" - The House Song
Conversation with John Rory

Watson, Jim
Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds
CA BI MG 6.23 · Fonds · 1905-1986

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 Francis
Iona Soldiers
CA BI 76-89 · Item · 1914-1918

Item is a photograph of approximately twenty young men, some in uniform, prior to their departure for Europe during World War One.

CA BI MG 6.37 · Fonds · 1936-1955

Fonds consists of:

  • papers including correspondence with D.D. MacFarlane, Joseph D. MacKinnon and Fr. Angus MacNeil pertaining to MacNeil, MacSween and MacFarlane genealogies and to Gaelic songs
  • list of members of the Caledonian Society, Sydney
  • story entitled "Stephen the Spendthrift"
  • passport photo of Mr. MacNeil [#79-1192-4172]
CA BI T-1092 · Item · 1975
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of Gaelic song selections as performed by various informants.

O'Brien, Mrs. Port Hawkesbury "Ho ro mo bheauty..." (Local composition)

O'Brien, Mrs. Port Hawkesbury "Óran sgriob..."

Williams, John and Neil Melford, Inverness County (N.S.) "Óran a 'Bhàta"

Williams, John and Neil Melford, Inverness County (N.S.) "Hiu oro 's na hiu o, gur tu mo nighean donn bhoidheach"

Gillis, Mrs. Hugh Iona, Victoria County "Ho ro mo leannan, mo shuil 'ad dhéidh"

Gillis, Mrs. Hugh Iona, Victoria County "Song for soldiers sent to Transvaal"

Gillis, Mrs. Hugh Iona, Victoria County Song composed by the singer

Shaw, John
May Ann MacKenzie's Diaries
CA BI MG 6.23-MG 6.23 3 · File · 1950-1955
Part of Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds

File contains 3 diaries including information regarding births, deaths and marriages in Christmas Island and Iona Parishes as well as a record of the many visits made and received.

MacKenzie, May (Mary) Ann
MG 21.8-T-3041 · Item
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

Item is a sound recording of a Milling Frolic from Catalone.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - Eilean Sgitheanach nam Buaidh. Singer: Maxie MacNeil, Iona.
Track A2 - Ma Bhuannich Thu Nighean Ghrinn. Singer: unknown.
Track A4 - Mo Roghainn 's Mo Rùn a Chunna mi'n Dé. In: an t-Òranaiche p. 108. Singer: unknown.
Track A5 - Mo Nigheann Donn 's Laghach thu. SInger: unknown.
Track A6- 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: unknown
Track A7 - Gur tu mo Nigheann Donn Bhòidheach. Singer: unknown
Track A8 - Dan do Sheann Ford. Composed by William MacVicar or Catalone. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 157. Singer: unknown.
Track A9 - Along the Shores of Washabuck. Singer: Maxie MacNeil, Iona.
Track A10 - Mo Chridhe Trom 's cha Neònach. Poor audio quality. Singer: unknown.

Side B
Track B1 -Ged a Sheòl mi air m'Aineol. Composed by Roderick Morrison of Loch Lomond. Singer: unknown.
Track B2 - Gur e mo Rùn an Dòmhnallach. Singer: unknown.
Track B3 - Mo Nighean Donn an t-Sùgraidh. Singer: unknown.
Track B4 - Cadal cha Dean Mi. Singer: unknown.
Track B5 - Tha Mo Rùn air a'Ghille
Track B6 - Nionag a'Chuil Duinn nach Fhan thu. SInger: Allan MacLeod, New Boston.
Track B7 - Mo Chridhe Trom 's Cha Neonach. Singer: unknown.
Track B8 - a'Mhorag 's na Horo Gheallaidh. In: Beyond the Hebrides. Singer: unknown.

CA BI MG 6.23-MG 6.23 6 · File · 1956
Part of Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds

File consists of minutes to meetings of the Iona and Boisdale branch of the Board of Trade. Issues which feature prominently are the presence of Major C. I. N. MacLeod and raising fund for the creation of the Highland Village in Iona.
The presentation in support of Iona being the location for the Highland Village was authored by A.D. MacKinnon, Presbyterian minister at Little Narrows.

CA BI MG 6.23-MG 6.23 16 · File · n.d.
Part of Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds

Materials include:

MacKenzie's English song compositions.
A speech for the meeting of the Nova Scotia and Canadian Associations of Social Workers in which his aunt Jane (Sr. Alexandra) was honored.
The story of the courtship of shy bachelor Donald MacNeil. It is set in late 19th century Christmas Island and references many cultural practices.
Early history of the first settlers to the Barra Strait region including a version of the story of first contact with the Mi'kmaq. Incomplete. Two copies.

MacKenzie, Hugh Francis
Rev. Duncan Joseph Rankin
CA BI MG 6.32 · Fonds · 1911

Fonds 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.

Roots Cape Breton
PAM 4127 · Item

Item is a brochure for Roots Cape Breton Genealogy & Family History Centre at the Highland Village Museum in Iona, Nova Scotia.

CA BI MG 6.26 · Fonds · 1920-1955

Fonds consists of minutes, correspondence, constitution and by-laws, financial records, addresses, cash book, roll book, and membership records that were created by the Scottish Catholic Society.

Scottish Catholic Society
St. Columba's
94-1206-25721 · Item · 1994

Item is a front view photograph of St. Columba's in Iona, Cape Breton.

St. Columba's
94-1207-25722 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of a St. Columba statue at St. Columba's Church in Iona, Cape Breton.

CA BI T-2054 · Item
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Stephen Rory MacNeil Iona The Co-operative Moment in Iona
Dr. Coady taught them how to start & operative Co-operatives
The Iona Co-operative, its beginning
Difficulty during the depression
Credit Union started first - small deposits
First co-op failed
It was difficult to get the Credit Union organized first payment 10 cents
Benefits of the Credit Union
Second Iona Co-op got along well
Depression - no money - $1 a day would make them rich
Farmers had plenty food but no way of earning money for taxes, etc.
Jim Francis MacNeil Sydney (N.S.) "Thig dhiot an cada; 's tionndaidh rium"
"Ho ro mo chuid chuideach thu..."
An Te a'Chaill a'Ghaidhlig"
Started working in the Steel Plant at age of 20
His job at the plant - drilling rails
Describes the rail-making process
5,000 working for Dosco when he started
Where rails are shipped
Reasons for starting the plant in Sydney (N.S.)

Macdonald, Norman