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.
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.
Fonds consists of papers including poetry, book excerpts, and a scrapbook. Papers include:
- 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.
- Excerpts from Songs of the Gael [n.d.]. Printed, 6 pages.
- Obituary of Angus R. MacDonald, 1973. Clippings including a poem by John Og Walker of Lake Ainslie.
- “Biography of Christena Evelyn MacDonald” 1931. Original, 9 pages.
- Scrapbook of clippings pertaining to Florence E. MacDonald’s track and field career, and including clippings on Johnny Miles, 1929.
- 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.
Fonds consists of poems, biography of Angus Y. MacLellan, and recollections of life on Margaree Island.
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Poem: “Clach An Càrn an Dòmhnallaich” was presented by Sister St. Francis of Rome, C.N.D.
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Duncan H. and Mary Margaret MacLellan recall their childhood spent on Margaree Island. Typescript, 12 pages Presented by Margaret Long, Brockton, Mass., June 1983.
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“My years on Margaree Island” by Lauranna MacLellan MacDonald, who presented the paper in December, 1983. Photocopy, 4 pages.
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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.
MacLellan, Angus Y.Fonds consists of a selection of songs in Gaelic composed by Archie Alex MacKenzie.
MacKenzie, Archie AlexItem is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of piper Archie MacDonald. Mr. MacNeil is buried in Stella Maris Cemetery, Inverness.
Prendergast, PaulThis fonds consists of a collection of Gaelic songs, stories, poetry, history and tombstone inscriptions.
Papers are in Gaelic:
- Story: “Seann Chuimhneachan air a’ Choire Ghlas” copied from the work by John MacCormick, first appearing in An Gaidheal, Vol.2. Photocopy, 12 pages.
- 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. - 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.
- An typed excerpt from the Gaelic translation of the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. Photocopy, 1 page.
- Description of Islands of Coll, Uist and Mull copied from the book Am Measg nam Bodach, 1938.
- Inscriptions on the tombstones of John MacLean, Gaelic bard; Rev. Alexander MacLean Sinclair and Mrs. John Sinclair. Photocopy, 1 page. Presented by Mr. Morrison.
Item is a photograph of a piper playing the bagpipes at Camp Baddeck.
Item is a photograph of pipers leading a parade across the newly opened causeway.
Item is a song book, including both English and Gaelic traditional and folk songs, in honour of the 150th anniversary of Sydney, N.S.
Item is a thesis titled "Cape Bretoners in Windsor: A Folk Society in an Urban Setting," written by Sheldon MacInnes. The thesis studies rural Cape Bretoners transplanted to Windsor, Ont.
Item is a photograph of the cast of a Gaelic Play that was held in Glace Bay.
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.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, PaulItem is a photograph of the gravestone marking noted musician Dan R. MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mabou.
Prendergast, PaulFiddler (seated) plays for dancers on the shore of St. Ann's Bay in Englishtown.
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 AlexFonds 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.
Item is a photograph of fiddlers Dougald MacIntyre and Joe Smith posed with their fiddles and bows. Photograph taken at the Inverness Picnic.
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, PaulFonds 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.
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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".
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1991: Jacqueline Ann Dunn,"Tha Blas na Gàidhlig Air A h- Uile Fidhleir". (The Sound of Gaelic is in the Fiddler's Music)
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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.)
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1993-1994: Margaret Bennett "Gaelic Song in Eastern Canada: Twentieth Century Reflections"
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1994: K. Diane Grant "A Study of the Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and Nova Scotia"
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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.
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1994: Paula Rice "Mary with the Ewe". Agricultural practices in Scotland and pioneer Cape Breton.
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.
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, PaulItem 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.
Item is a photograph of the festival of Cape Breton fiddlers in Glendale.
Item is a thesis titled "Fiddling to Fortune: The Role of Commercial Recordings Made by Cape Breton Fiddlers in the Fiddle Music Tradition of Cape Breton Island," written by Ian Francis McKinnon. The thesis describes the role of recorded music in the perpetuation of fiddle music of Cape Breton Island.
Item is a photograph of a ceremony during the Gaelic mod at the Gaelic College. Former premier of Nova Scotia, Angus L. MacDonald and Father Rankin in attendance on stage.
Colaisde na Gàidhlig / Gaelic College hosting Gaelic Mod. Man at the microphone is Jack MacDonald (Ottawa) and to the left of the Union Jack flag is Red A.D. MacDonald (Board Member of the Gaelic College).
Item is a photograph of Hon. Angus L. MacDonald, Finlay MacDonald and A.W.R. MacKenzie on stage during the opening ceremonies of the Mod at the Gaelic College in St. Ann's.
Item is a photograph of the Gaelic Mod at St. Ann's.
Fonds consists of Gaelic poetry, songs, hymns and a letter. Creator is unknown.
A. Notebook of handwritten Gaelic songs believed to be the songs of Ewen MacKinnon, otherwise known in Iona as "Bodach a'Bhidse".
B. Gaelic translation of the hymn “The Old Old Story.” Hexatonic scale adapted to regular musical store by unknown person. Original, 2 pages.
C1. Song "Chuir Mi Cul ri Iollaraidh" (with English translation) [n.d.] Original, 2 pages. Presented by Mr. & Mrs. John MacKenzie, Mira Gut.
C2. Song: “Bheir a Nall am Botal Dhu” [sic] (local composition) Original, 2 pages. Presented by John Allan MacNeil, Grand Narrows.
C3a. "Mi'm Shuidhe M'Onar" by Scottish bard Sorley Cameron. The name “Neil MacDonald” is penciled on the manuscript but not definite that he is the author. Original, 8 pages.
C3b Humourous song [untitled] also written in Cape Breton. Signed by Neil Macdonald but he was not the author. Also 2 fiddle tunes with musical notation, one stating that it is from Bill Lamey. Original, 5 pages.
C4. Song (untitled) likely of Cape Breton origin. Typescript, 1 page.
D. Letter written in Gaelic from Crows Nest to a friend in Inverness County, 1915. Original, 1 page. Presented by John Neil Beaton, Port Hood, 1984.
Fiddlers performing on-stage at the inaugural 1973 Glendale Fiddle Festival.
Gallant, MarcItem 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 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 the gravestone marking the burials of Hughie MacDonald and his wife Mary Beaton MacDonald in St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.
Prendergast, PaulFonds 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]
Item is a photograph of Joe Gillis and Jim Charlie MacNeil at Cape Bretoniana (now Beaton Institute), College of Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking burials for fiddler John Alex MacDonald (1876-1958) and his wife Margaret MacDonald (1888-1973). Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald are buried in Port hood, NS.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of fiddler John Alex MacDonald and his wife Margaret in St. Peter's Cemetery in Port Hood.
Prendergast, PaulFonds 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 photograph of lumbermen in Grand Narrows. One is playing the fiddle.
Item is a photograph of the MacDougall Girls' Pipe Band of Dominion and Glace Bay.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photograph of a memorial cairn erected to honour the memory of Gaelic bard and teacher, Malcolm Hugh Gillis. The cairn is located in Upper Margaree.
Fonds consists of a Gaelic song "Na Cnoic 's na Glinn" with words and music by Mr. Gillis; the song "Nigh'n Donn a Chuil Reidh, written by Gillis. There is also Mr. Gillis' notebook containing songs in Gaelic and English, one of which is the original version of "Na Cnoic 's na Glinn"; violin music; record of marriages, 1881-1883, probably performed in St. Joseph's Church, Southwest Margaree. Also included is an affidavit by Malcolm R. MacLeod concerning the copyright of Gilis' songs.
Gillis, Malcolm H.Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of musician Michael "Little Joe" MacNeil. Mr. MacNeil is buried in West Arichat.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of musician Mike MacDougall n St. Peter's Cemetery in Ingonish.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of a milling frolic on the North Shore area of St. Ann's Bay. Featured in this iconic image from left to right: John Alex ( John X. ) MacDonald, Neil R. MacDonald, Gwennie Pottie, Jessie Mary MacLeod, Alex Kerr, Dan Murdock Morrison, and Bessie MacInnis in the background.
Fitzgerald, OwenFonds consists of a Gaelic song (with English translation) composed by Father MacEachen on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of St. Margaret's Parish, Broad Cove.
Item is a photograph of the 1977 St. Andrew's Day Banquet. Gaelic speaker, educator and radio host Mary Catherine 'Kay' MacDonald is featured in the photograph. Also featured is retired politician Allan J. MacEachen.
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 SocietyItem is a photograph of a Scottish concert at Boisdale with St. Andrew's Church and glebe house in the background.
Doucette, Raymond