Fonds consists of a character reference for Hector MacNeil, one of the first Scottish settlers of Christmas Island.
MacNeil, HectorThis fonds consists of papers of the Society, including newsletters, minutes of meetings and membership statistics.
Songs include:
“Fath mo Mhulaid I Bhith Thall”
“Linn an Aigh” by John MacQuarrie
“Thug Mi Gaol Do’n Fhear Bhan”
“A’Chruinneag Ileach” Submitted by M.A. NicFhionghain, Kirkwood, East Lake Ainslie.
“A Bhannarach Dhonn”
“Oran an t-Saighdear”
“Cha Tig Mor” Submitted by a woman from Mabou.
“Oran Dealachaidh”
‘Cead Deareannach nam Beann” by Duncan Ban MacIntyre. Also included is translation by R. MacGregor Fraser of Acadia University.
“Am Post” by John Campbell
“Oran a’Chogadh” by Calum MacKinnon, Barra. Submitted by Neil Sinclair to a friend in Nova Scotia.
“Oran Leannanachd” Contributed by Neil Morrison, Sydney Forks.
“Eiliean Leodhais Tir nan Gaisgeach” By Alexander Nicholson, Lewis, Scotland.
“Thoir Mo Shoraidh Dhan Taobh Tuath”
“Nighean Donn Mo Ribhinn Og”
“Eilean Mo Chridh’”
“Cumha Barraich, 1923”
“Te a Leadain Dualaich” by Murdoch Morrison, Niagra Falls, New York.
“Siol nam Fear Fearail” by Kenneth Angus Morrison, L’Ardoise Highlands.
“Air Lorg nan Eilean” Translation of “The Road the the Isles”.”Oran do Theampull na Naoimh Truinnein” by Alexander MacDonald the “Keppoch Bard”. Composed in 1871 upon the construction of St. Ninian’s Cathedral.
Item is a scrapbook of song clippings, some of which are loose. Songs include:
“Moladh a Bhaird Dha Mhuinntir Duthcha” by John Currie, Blackett’s Lake. Submitted by Neil Morrison.
“Marbhrann do Chursaidh Moireasdan” by Iain Moireasdan, Glasgow, Scotland.
“Am Brusach ir Blar Allt-a’-Bhonnaich”
Song in praise of the poet Alasdair MacKinnon (1770-1814).
“An Gaidheal am Measg nan Gall” also known as “Och a Ruin Gur-a Tu th’air m’Aire” by John “The Bard” MacLean
“Duanag Chaoil” by Lady MacLeod of Raasay. Submitted by James A Campbell of Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts.
“Horo Eileinich” also known as “’S ann tha Mo Run ‘s air a’Ghalldachd”
“Oran do Bheinn-Eoin” by Angus R. MacDonald of New Waterford.
“Fuadach ann Gaidheal” Submitted by James Charles MacNeil.
“A Mhairi Bhinn, Mheall Shuileach”
“Sine Chalum Bhain”
“Oran Gaoil” also known as “Fear a Bhata”
“Fifty Years Ago” by Hugh Francis MacKenzie.
“An Cailin Dileas Donn” Submitted by Neil Morrison, Sydney Forks.
A Lament by Alexander MacDonald (The Keppoch Bard), Antigonish County.
“Faighnich is Freagair” A short story.
“Cumha Aonghuis”
“Oich u Agus H-Iuraibh Eile”
“Oran do’n Aois” Submitted by Neil Morrison, Sydney Forks.
“Is Braithrean Sin Uile” translation of “We Are All Brothers”. Submitted by John P Matheson, St. Ann’s.
“Oran Cheap Breatunn” by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise
“Oran an t-Amadan Ruisgt’” about a man whose love died and who was found dead outside in Beauly, Scotland.
“Do Mhaighdeann Uasail ‘s an Eilean Fhada” also known as “A Mhairi Bhoidheach” Submitted by Neil Morrison.
“Do Thighearna Chola” by John “The Bard” MacLean
“Do Thighearna Og Chola” by John “The Bard” MacLean
“Oran a Cheilidh” by Neil MacLean. Originally appeared in MacTalla.
“Oran Teagasg nan Sgoil” by Archie Sheumais MacKenzie of Rear Christmas Island.
“An t-Soiridh an t-Soiridh”
“Oran Cheap Breatunn” by Dan Alex MacDonald, Framboise
“Do dhuin’ Uaisal de Chlann-Gilleain”
“Do Raonull Domhnullach Tighearna Staffa” by John “the Bard” MacLean. Submitted by James A. Campbell of Massachusetts.
“Nam Faighinn Gille Ri Cheannach”
“Marbhrann do Dh’Uilleam Labhruidh Bhail-a-Chaoilais”. Submitted by Rev. Samuel MacMillan.
“An Cailin Dileas Donn” Submitted by Neil Morrison.
“Oran nam Fasan” by James Campbell
Clipping from MacTalla containing news about the sinking of ships Dorcas and Etta Stewart in the Great August Gale of 1893.
“Oran do Mhaighstir Alasdair Domhnullach”
“An Gaol thug Mi Og” by Neil MacLeod, Isle of Skye. Submitted by Jim Charles MacNeil, Sydney.
“Am Bard agus a’Phoit Ti”
Gaelic article that has been edited.
“Uaighean Aoin Teaghlach” by John P. Matheson, St.Ann’s
Item contains information on the members of the Boisdale branch of the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada, information on performances and goals of the recently established society.
File contains:
- Invitations to National Conventions in various places.
- Records of payment by members collected by the treasurer.
- Membership cards - dated.
- The original constitution of 1920.
- Semi-anual Report of the St. Kentigern Branch, 1927.
- Blank membership forms.
- A Letter from the St. Kentigern Branch imploring Catholics of Scottish decent to support the Society.
- Blank sheets with the society's letterhead.
- Blank Certificates of enrollment in the society.
Item is a record of payment and membership. Surnames are listed alphabetically as per their name following "Mac". Home addresses for the members are also provided.
File contains two different speeches and their English translations. The first speech is not dated but was a welcome to John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, Governor General of Canada on his visit to Glace Bay. Tweedmuir died in 1940. A photocopy is also included. The second speech is regarding the history of the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada and its Glace Bay Branch, Saint Margaret. It is dated 1942.
MacPherson, Msgr. Hugh P.File consists of: records of payment for annual membership, membership application forms and financial records.
Fonds consists of a Gaelic sermon - 12th Sunday after Pentecost - by an unknown author. The author talks about the definition of "neighbor" and talks about the Good Samaritan.
Fonds 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:
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.
Fonds consists of the script of the first ten programs of "Island Echoes", "MacTalla an Eilean" - 8 May 1971 - 10 July 1971. This program was hosted by Hugh MacKenzie on Radio Station C.B.I., Sydney and later by Norman MacLeod, following Hughie's death.
MacKenzie, Hugh FrancisFonds consists of a card with prayers after Mass in Gaelic.
This fonds consists of extracts of a speech given by Rev. Dr. Roderick MacLeod of Berneray, North Uist, Scotland, to commemorate the life and works of Mr. MacKinnon.
Item is a printed copy of Archibald J. MacKenzie's "Oran na h-Aoise" and a letter from Archie Alex MacKenzie congratulating Hugh Francis on his speech delivered in Gaelic in the Provincial House of Assembly.
MacKenzie, Archie AlexItem is a newspaper published by Malcolm MacDougall, Merchant, Christmas Island.
Material includes:
A typed manuscript of the anecdotes of pioneer Neil "Goillician" MacNeil by Hugh Francis MacKenzie.
The above, as appearing in an article in the Weekly Cape Bretoner, January 25, 1958.
An article concerning the history of Christmas Island by Hugh F. MacKenzie.
An article by MacKenzie about the history of Christmas Island Catholic church.
Two obituaries for Hugh Francis MacKenzie.
Item
Item is a humorous story by Hugh Francis MacKenzi's father, Archibald (Archie Sheumais) MacKenzie.
File contains many songs some of which are local compositions and some Scottish compositions which had been introduced in the early 20th century.
Fonds consists of documents relating to research on Gaelic Culture in Nova Scotia and other items written by Ms. MacKinnon. Papers include:
- Manuscript copy of thesis: “A Study of the History and Traditions of the Highland Scot in Nova Scotia.” This includes the Gaelic transcription of the folktale "Cath nan Eun" by Hughie Dan MacDonnell and mentions other stories and storytellers of the time. MacKinnon also makes mention of well known singers and includes transcriptions of their songs, 1964 Typescript, 155 pages.
Refer also to bound copy: file FC 2350 S3 M5. - An Appraisal of the Gaelic Collection in Cape Bretoniana. Refer also to bound copy: Reports file - College of Cape Breton. 1964. Hand-written and typescript, 10 pages.
- Menus and toasts in Gaelic, and correspondence concerning them. Original, typescript and printed, 27 pages. Two clippings of toasts printed in Scottish newspapers were in the custody of John A. MacDougall.
Fonds consists of "The Spanish Treasure Ship of Mull", a story of the "Florida" a galleon of the Spanish Armada which was blown up and sunk off the coast of Mull by Donald Glas MacLean in 1588. The story is closely connected to the story of the "Doideag Mhuilleach" or Mull Witch who was said to have worked for the MacLeans of Duart in using her powers to destroy the ship.
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]
Fonds consists of "An Clachan a b'Aithne Dhomh" : description of life on the Isle of Barra in the 1800s.
Johnston, AnnieFonds consists of the Gaelic poem "Druim an-t-Saoghail" with English translation, both versions signed by the author. Because of this poem, MacDougall was awarded the Bardic Crown at the Mod in Dunoon in 1968. Rev. MacDougall of Stirling, Scotland is the author of Braisde Latharna (The Brooch of Lorne).
MacDougall, Rev. Donald JohnFile consists of:
-A tribute to Ernest Hart, chair-maker of North East Margaree
-A tribute to Fr. Michael Gillis which appeared in the Casket in Vol. 117, No.39, 1970
-Papers entitled "The Part Played by the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada in the Establishment of the St. F.X. Extension Department" by Revs. J.A. MacDonald and R.J. MacSween and "Forward Nova Scotia", the fist public call for funds for the establishment of the St. F.X. Extension Department, an organ of the Antigonish Movement.
Item is an audio recording of a conversation with Roddie F. Nicholson and John Nicholson.
Song concerning the building of the house
I can write a letter, I can read a letter, and I can send a letter anywhere!
What subjects were taught in school
Did they write well in the back woods?
Mental figuring
What about the cats whiskers?
Tell us all you know about local history
Diseases and cures of the times
Were people brought into build houses?
No one was lazy in those days. No very rich, no very poor.
Could they make a living off the land now as they did in your times?
Diseases such as appendicitus were certain death in those times?
Was there any heavy drinking in those times?
Story of the Jack O Lantern
Nicholson, JohnPioneers of Big Pond (N.S.)
Story of the drowning of three men March 18, 1885. Two men were MacKinnons and the third was a MacNeil.
Religious Life in early days. Priest-Church 1890-1892.
Private graveyards. Private graveyard not far from Church on Neil MacIsaac's farm
Tell us about the Mi'kmaq...
What was that second-sight story about the burning house?
The house was seen burning 30 years before it actually did burn.
Man sees his Mother return from the dead. She returned for Mick Currie's brother
Father Duncan MacDonald tells a story
Was this a miracle?
Hardships of mail drivers
Story of tragic snowslide. Decendants of victims still living in the area.
Old diary
Political meetings at Big Pond (N.S.) in the early 1900's
Councillor elections - results, Big Pond (N.S.)
Rural Route Mail.
Couriers Pay and Contracts
Stores
Were there blacksmiths in those days?
When did Father MacDonald come to the Parish?
Building of the Glebe House (1905-1926)
Story of the Coal Schooner
Coal landed on Island
Father Laughlin MacDonald followed Father Duncan MacDonald - 1930
Father MacDonald was folllowed by Father MacLean
What can you tell us about school teachers and their salaries
Teachers were licensed
Tell me something about the night of the elections as well as the night before
Item is available for streaming: T-44 [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-44a.mp3].
Peigi Ailein Nic Ruairdh (Peigi Ailean Nic an t-Saoir) Benacadie (N.S.) Ceilidh at Benacadie - puirt-a-beul: Song composed for three men who drowned in Big Pond (N.S.). 'S goiet mo chreach 's gura truagh mi
Mrs. Catherine, Mrs. J.P. MacLean, Mr. Arthur Ferguson Ged tha mi gun chrodh gun aighean... Local song
Mrs. Catherine, Mrs. J.P. MacLean, Mr. Arthur Ferguson O hi iura ro bhi o'... Native song by Arthur Ferguson
Mrs. Catherine Patterson Song depicts local dress and style among girls
Arthur Ferguson Thuist an gamhain mogach
Arthur Ferguson Boinead Uilleam
Arthur Ferguson Ho ro na rocalaich...
Arthur Ferguson Fira fara farumach...
Arthur Ferguson O gur misde, he gur misd' leam Song regretted neighbors move to "coal area".
Arthur Ferguson He na ha hillean a... From Scotland mainly-Gu de Mi mii mar chaigh mi thu
Arthur Ferguson Larst 5 songs by Mrs. Catherine Patterson
Arthur Ferguson Far ill i eile o ro Roderick Matteson, about domestic experiences of a bachelor
Arthur Ferguson Banais aig na bocain an nochd
Arthur Ferguson Bonaid Uilleim
Arthur Ferguson Ho ro na rogalaich
Arthur Ferguson Tha fir a bhaille faramach
Arthur Ferguson Ho horo gum b' eibhinn leam
Jeannie Robertson "Harlaw" by Jeannie Robertson
Jock Cameron King Farewell by Jock Cameron
John Strachan Harrowin' Time by John Strachan
Edith Whyte The Beggin' Trade by Editch Whyte
Jessie Murray Jamie Raeburn by Jessie Murray
Jeannie Robertson Braes O' Balguhidder by Jeannie Robertson
Willie Scott The Shepherd's Song and the Kielder Hunt by Willie Scott
Willie Scott Ceildidh with dancing and fiddle music
Lochailort Fiddle Band Reel of Tulloch by Lochailort Fiddle Band
Lochailort Fiddle Band Band consists of not only fiddles, but an accordian, and a side drum also
Neil Gow Neil Gow's Lament for his Second Life by the same band as above
Angus Lawrie Glengarry's March played on the Jew's Harp by Angus Lawrie
David Stewart Happy we've been a' Theigither played on the accordian by David Stewart
William Hunter Fiddle music on Shetland by William Hunter, accompanied by Tom Anderson,
fiddle; and Willie Johnston, guitar. Free from the influence of the scale of the bagpipe. Shetland never possessed the bagpipes. "Monymusk" played on the Scottish bagpipes by Rona MacDonald
Pipe Major Donald MacLeod Tenpenny Bit by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
Pipe Major Donald MacLeod The Hen's March by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
Jessie MacKenzie Griogal Cridhe by Jessie MacKenzie
Donald Joseph MacKinnon E ho leagain by Donald Joseph MacKinnon
Kate Buchanan A Mhic Iain 'ic Sheumais by Kate Buchanan
Buncan Beaton S mi air m'uilinn 'sa leabaidh by Buncan Beaton
Alasdair Boyd Till an crodh Dhomhaill, Alasdair Boyd
Annie Johnston Hu ru aid toiseach na traghad by Annie Johnston
Camum Johnston Selagair a' Choilich Bhuidhe by Camum Johnston
Flora MacNeil Teannan a null fuirich thall by Flora MacNeil
Mrs. Martin Bodachan Cha Phos Mi by Mrs. Martin
Mrs. Martin Tha m'inn raoir an nochd 'sa raoir and Suiudaibh bhalachaibh Khaibh siudaibh by Kenneth MacIver
Mary Morrison Teann a nall Ailein uguam by Mary Morrison
School of Scottish StudiesFinlay Cameron Boisdale (N.S.), Christmas Island (N.S.), Halifax (N.S.) S toigh leam ho ro hu bhith'sa chul a fuireach...
Finlay Cameron - An te ruadh
Finlay Cameron Story - If she only had horns and a tail...
Finlay Cameron Tha mi'n diugh gu tinn...
Joseph L. MacDonald Hinn hainn hogadan...
Joseph L. MacDonald Ho hi ri ill rathill o...
Finlay Cameron Fleasgaich ur, leannain thu...
Finlay Cameron Tha mi sgith o'n timseo 'n de...
[Finlay Cameron?] Eilean mo Chridhe
Joe Lawrence MacDonald O hi ri ill o robha...
Hugh MacKenzie O Mhairead mhin mholach...
Hugh MacKenzie Oran na Mohawks
Hugh MacKenzie Graf Zeppelin song
Archie MacKenzie An tulach boidheach
Archie MacKenzie An samhradh air tighinn a's ur oirnn
Hugh MacKenzie Orana' mhathain
Archie MacKenzie Nighean an Taillear
Hugh MacKenzie S toigh leam cruinneag dhonn nam bo...
Hugh MacKenzie Faill irinn illrinn uill irinn o
"Brochan Lom"; "Ho Ro Mo Nighean Donn Bhoidheach"; "Siream Sios, Siream Suas"
Violin and Piano selection
Piano selection
Miss Claire MacDonald, New Waterford, step dancing. (Miss MacDonald is accompanied by Father Cameron, and Dougie MacpHEE.)
Violin and Piano selection
Gaelic solo: Chi Mi Na Mor-Bheanna
Bag Pipe selection
Gaelic solos: "Fuadach Nan Gaidheal An t-Alltan Dubh"
Gaelic solo
Accompanied a step dance by Kevin MacCormick
Violin and Piano selection
"Bard MacLean..."
"A' Choille-Ghruamach"
Bag Pipe selection
Father Cameron and Mr. MacPhee accompany Claire McDonald as she step dances
Gaelic solo
"Oidhche Mhath Leibh Beannachd Leibh"
Grand Finale
Singers were led by Mr. Archie MacKenzie
Item is a video recording of Oidhch Leis Na Baird, the Cape Breton Gaelic Society concert; recorded for the Beaton Institute by Alan Cash in 1981.
Tracklisting:
000-Gaelic solo by Father Allan MacMillan "Fuadach nan Gaidheal", 031-"Thu mi gaol do'n fhear bhan", 057-Gaelic solo by Mr. Willy MacDonald, "Nuair a chi thu caileag bhoidheach", 128-"Hug oran O Ru Hu bha ho", 181-"Ic Iarla nam Bratch Bana", 251-Trio with Mrs. Kay MacDonald, Mr. Willy MacDonald and Fr. Allan MacMillan "Gaol nan Cruinneag"
Item is an audio recording of stories by Hugh MacKenzie. Mr. MacKenzie died before he completed this tape.
Catriona's grief and tears - Hector's moccasins placed under her pillow
Poor widow's pigs
Credit Union at Christmas Island (N.S.) - Why doesn't the Credit Union get the water for you The Finance Company - An annual picnic was held in aid of the school - terrible rain on the day of the picnic. "Young wethers and brochsters"
Picnic at Beaver Cove
Letter from Minnesota
Letter to his Mother in law MacKinnon, the "last immigrant" to Christmas Island nicknamed New Neil - story of his letter to a Mi'kmaw man
Story of the teacher - "Peter thought she was mocking him"
Tigh Ian Caimbeul - Song ridiculing man
Ian Fhionnlagh (John Finlay) - story about the quagmire - "Michael Big Bird"
Rhyme neither English nor Gaelic - Aonghus Ian Phadraig went for molasses and began to drink it. His whiskers became covered with the molasses then froze so he looked like a swordfish. Molasses on his whiskers...
Carcass of pet lamb - will you buy the corp of Peatan - Mr. MacKenzie died before he completed this tape
Item is an audio recording of "Mo Dhachaidh" played by Rev. Cameron at Sacred Heart Church, Sydney (N.S.). Organist was Shauna Doolan. This performance is a repetition of the "Mo Dhachaidh" played at the funeral of Rev. Michael Gillis at St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale (the organist was Sister Rodriquez Steele).
Item is an audio recording of songs and stories by Allan MacDonald and Dan MacKenzie.
Recording summary:
Gaelic song - Tape from Scotland - Copied from tape made by the late Mr. MacDonald, father of Allan and Angus MacDonald, Glendale
Bagpipe selections - MacDonald, Allan - Medley of Scottish tunes
Biographical sketch - MacKenzie, Dan
Stories - MacKenzie, Dan
Item is an audio recording of a broadcast of CHER Radio on March 4, 1973.
Recording summary:
Bagpipe selections - Red Hackle Pipe Band - Marches
Violin selections - Fitzgerald, Winston - Medley of Highland Jigs
Violin selections - Muise, Arthur - Strathspey and reels - Violin with piano accompaniment by Joey Beaton, Mabou
Cait an caidhil an ribhinn an nochd - Cameron, Mae - Love song
Violin selections - Lamey, Bill and MacLean, Joe - Dusty Miller and Sandy Cameron
Ho ro mo chailin dhonn - Kennedy, Calum - Love song
Violin selections - Muise, Arthur - Piano accompaniment by Joey Beaton, Mabou
Violin selections - MacLean, Joe - Piano accompaniment by Lila Hashem
Recitation: The Priest is Dead - Ansell, Bob - Lament - Poem written on the death of Father James MacDonald, 1st priest to come to P.E.I from Scotland - original poem in Gaelic
Song about a bull - MacDonald, John
Violin selections - Gillis, Wilfred - Humorous
Oran Gaidhlig - a reading - MacPherson, John A.
A'ribhinn og - MacNeil, Dan - Piano accompaniment by Colin MacInnis
Violin selections - Fitzgerald, Winston - Love song
Item is an audio recording of a broadcast of CHER Radio on March 11, 1973.
Recording summary:
Violin selections - Fitzgerald, Winston - Scottish airs
S e Cheap Bretunn tir mo ghraidh - MacLeod, Malcolm R. - Patriotic song
Violin selections - Gillis, Wilfred - Killiekrankie and Lass of Gowrie
Violin selections - Gillis, Angus Allen - Reels
A Chuthag - Gillis, Lauchie - Pastoral
Violin selections - Paul, George - Rowan Tree - Piano accompaniement by Marie MacLellan
Bagpipe selections - Antigonish Legion Junior Band - Stumpie and Reel of Tulloch
Violin selections - Gillis, Wilfred - Sailing Song
Moch Di-Luain - Kennedy, Calum
Violin selections - Paul, George - Piano accompaniment by Marie MacLellan
Ho ro mo nighean donn bhoidheach - North Shore Singers - Love song
Violin selections - MacLean, Joe - Piano accompaniment by Lila Hashem
Air fal a la lo - Novak, Margaret - Love song
Bagpipe selections - Red Hackle Pipe Band - Farewell to the Creek
Item is an audio recording of a broadcast of CHER Radio on March 18, 1973.
Recording summary:
Bagpipe selections - Antigonish Legion Junior Band - Scottish airs
Piano selections - Hashem, Lila - Farewell to Oban
Bagpipe selections - MacLean, Donald - Hen's March
Irish Gaelic song - Irish Singing Group - Irish Gaelic
Am falbh thu leam, a' Mhairi - Gillies, Alasdair - Love song
Domhnall Dona, mac na Bantraich - MacPherson, John Alex - Sgeulachd
Far am bi mi-fhein... - Ross, Calum - Love song
Violin selections - MacDonald, Dan R. - Scottish airs
Violin selections - Five MacDonald Fiddlers - Maggie Cameron
Iain Ban - MacPherson, John Alex - Sgeulachd
A' Mhairi Bhoidheach - Cameron, Mae - Love song
Item is an audio recording of part of the Scottish Concert at Broad Cove in 1970, recorded by Angus MacDonald.
Recording summary:
Address at opening of concert - MacEachern, Most Rev. Malcolm - Address
Song - written in honor of Bishop MacEachern - MacEachern, Rev. John Hugh - Song of praise
Song - "An t-Alltan Dubh" - MacEachern, Mrs. Bessie - Hunting song - Chorus sung by Rev. John Angus Rankin
Violin selections - MacLean, Sandy - Strathspeys and reels
Opening address at Broadcove concert, 1971 - MacEachern, Hon. Allen J. - Address
Violin selections - MacMaster, Buddy - Medley of Scottish tunes - Piano accompaniment by Rev. John Angus Rankin
Item is a sound recording of CBI music tracks.
Track Listing: "Brave Ann O'Neill"
Gaelic Story
Violin, Piano & Mandolin Selections
"Mo Mhairi Og"
Violin, piano, guitar selections
"Hey Johnny Cope"
Gaelic Lesson
"Song of the Boatman"
Gaelic Story
"Eilean Fraoich"
Scottish dance music
Item is a sound recording of MacTalla an Eilean on CBC Radio.
Track Listing: Piano duet: Bill Lamey's Father MacGregor's, Biddy from Sligo - jigs
Violin: Duke of Fife's Welcome to Deeside; Miss Lyall; Devil in the Kitchen; The Grey-Haired Lay
Pap of Glencoe; Maggie Cameron; John MacDonald's reel
"Leanabh an Aigh"
Gaelic Gospel reading
"Christ Child's Lullaby"
Violin: Clogs & Hornpipes
"Laoidh Nollaig"
3 traditional reels
Recording is available for research and study purposes only:
T-1598 Side 1: http://beaton.cbu.ca/atom/audio/T-1598-1.mp3
T-1598 Side 2: http://beaton.cbu.ca/atom/audio/T-1598-2.mp3
Item is a sound recording of MacTalla an Eilean, February 26, 1983, broadcast on CBC Radio.
John MacInnis & John MacLeod, Puirt-a-beul
Father Angus Morris, Violin: Traditional jigs in Key of A
Barry Shears, Bagpipe solo: Haste to the Wedding; Duncan MacKillop
John Dan MacNeil, Gaelic Story
Iona Gaelic Singers, "Bu chaomh leam bhi mireah..."
Theresa & Marie MacLellan, Violin & Piano: Lord Alexander Kennedy, march; King George V, Devil in the Kitchen, Miss Drummond of Perth - strathspeys; King George Iv, King;s reel
George MacInnis and Doug MacPhee, Piano duet: Pipe Major George Ross's Farewell to the Black Watch; Yester House; Brenda Stubbert, Kinnon Beaton - reels
Willie John MacAulay, "Mairi Dhonn"
John Morris Rankin & Howie MacDonald, Violin: Irish Reels
Recording is available for research and study purposes only:
T-1607 Side 1: http://beaton.cbu.ca/atom/audio/T-1607-1.mp3
T-1607 Side 2: http://beaton.cbu.ca/atom/audio/T-1607-2.mp3
Item is a sound recording of the CBC Radio Program "MacTalla an Eilean."
Track Listing:
Violin: Jigs
"Breacan Mairi Uisdean"
Gaelic Story
Violin & Piano: Rankin Gatherine March & reel
Violin: Lady Ann Hope; Tullochgorum
3/4 marches: Inverness (N.S.) Gathering; Drunken Piper: 79th Farewell to Gibraltar; Earl of Mansfield
"The Rose of Allandale"
"Tillidh Mi"
Violin & Piano: Mrs. MacDonald of Creignish; Tom Bain's lum - marches
Violin Selections
Recording is available for research and study purposes only:
T-1617 Side 1: http://beaton.cbu.ca/atom/audio/T-1617-1.mp3
T-1617 Side 2: http://beaton.cbu.ca/atom/audio/T-1617-2.mp3
Item is a sound recording by Neil Steele, with piano accompaniment by Dorothy Steele.
030-A Na Cnoic’s Na Glinn (Am Braighe) / (Malcolm Gillis)
030-B Mo Dhachaidh (My Home)
Item is a sound recording of Calum Cameron.
Item is a sound recording of Calum Cameron.
Item is a sound recording of Norman MacLean.
Item is a sound recording of Rhona MacLeod
Item is a sound recording of Calum Kennedy.