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Ceithir Searmoinean
CA BI G31 · Item · 19-?

Item is a collection of Presbyterian sermons by author, Rev. Dr. Daniel Dewar.

An Smeòrach
CA BI GSB15 · Item · 19-

Item is a collection of songs with sol-fa musical notation and two-part harmony.

Eilean na h-Oige
CA BI G26 · Item · 19-

Item is a poem by Fr. Allan MacDonald.

MacTalla nan Cul
CA BI G40 · Item · 19-

Item is a booklet of Songs composed by Hugh Francis MacKenzie. A forward is written in English.

MacKenzie, Hugh Francis
An t-Agh Odhar
CA BI GPLAY29 · Item · 19-

Item is a humerus play which appears in the periodical, An Sgeulaiche. The number within that series is not in print

CA BI GPLAY52 · Item · 19-

Item is scene 1 of a play that has been typed out. It concerns a woman who returns from Boston and has "forgotten" her Gaelic.

CA BI GSM4 · Item · 19-

Item is a collection of Gaelic songs, one which includes musical notation for pianoforte accompaniment.

Ho-Ro My Nut-Brown Maiden
CA BI GSM7 · Item · 19-

Item is a traditional Gaelic song with piano accompaniment.

G2 · Item · 19-?

Item is a catechism, collection of hymns, prayers and council concerning the seven deadly sins. This was first produced by Fr. Alexander MacDonald (Maighstir Alasdair Mór). Rev. MacDonald was born in Lochaber, Scotland in 1801. He was ordained in Scotland in 1824 and after serving as parish priest in Moidart, immigrated to Cape Breton where, in 1842, he became parish priest in Mabou and Vicar General to the bishop of Arichat. D. 1865 in Mabou. Item was licenced to print by Bishop James Morrison, b. of Antigonish from 1913-1950.

CA BI G4 · Item · 19-

Item is an incomplete Gaelic instructional pamphlet. The owner had made some corrections and amendments to the Gaelic text.

Mar So Deir an Tighearna
CA BI G25 · Item · 19-?

Item is a collection of quotes from biblical scripture.

Beitidh
GPLAY1 · Item · 19-?

Item is a play about a girl from the island of Tiree who travels to Glasgow to attend college. The play challenges many norms including attitudes towards Gaelic and the role of women in society. It is mostly in Gaelic with some English lines.

"Mairead"
CA BI GPLAY22 · Item · 1923

Item is a play that was performed by the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada (Sydney branch) at the Lyceum. Along with the original Scottish publication, 3 copies of the play have been typed out for use by performers.

MacInnis, Joseph J.
Curstan Mhor
CA BI GPLAY50 · Item · 19-

Item is a hand-written copy of Iain MacCormaig (John MacCormick)'s "Peigi Bheag", a play concerning changes to language and culture that come with industrialization.

Suirighe Phadruig
CA BI GPLAY56 · Item · 19-

Item is a humorous play about the courtship of a bachelor.

Gur Moch Rinn Mi Dusgadh
CA BI GSM12 · Item · 19-

Item is the first verse of a Gaelic song. It appears to have been photocopied and enlarged. The owner has written in harmonies in the treble staff and composed his own bass line.

Sgeul Gaidhealach
CA BI G117 · Item · 19-

Item is a short story in which the main character, Ruideart (Richard) sails to Australia with the Navy, eventually returning to his native Poolewe, Scotland, to we his sweetheart.

CA BI G127 · Item · 19-

Item is a fairy tale which has been typed out. It is a copy of another version.

Crois-Tara
CA BI GPLAY12 · Item · 19-

Item is a play concerning the 1945 Jacobite rising.

Gaol air a Dhearbhadh
CA BI GPLAY20 · Item · 19-

Item is a play set in the Highlands of Scotland that concerns a young man trying to secure himself land so that he may marry and start a family.

CA BI GPLAY45 · Item · 19-

Item is a humorous play about a Cape Breton bachelor finding a wife.

MacKinnon, J. J.
Posadh Piuthar Iain Bhain
CA BI GSM3 · Item · 19-?

Item is choral arrangement of a popular song for male voices.

Thistle of Scotland
CA BI GSM18 · Item · 19-

Item is a song in praise of Scotland.

Gaelic Song Postcards
CA BI GSM29 · Item · 19-

Item is a collection of 6 postcards, each with a different Gaelic song on the front.

CA BI MG 6.79 · Fonds · 1985-1996

Fonds consists of a family genealogy, along with Gaelic songs and poems.

1) Oran Marbhadh Na Muice (Le Aonghas R. MacDhombnuill)
2) Oran A Chollich (2 copies)
3) Cruachan - Beann (Ben Cruachan)
4) Fath Mo Mhulaid I Bhi Thall
5) Oran A 'Cheilidh
6) Duanag An T - Seoladair
7) Tha Buadh' Air An Uisge Bheatha (2 copies)
8) Muile Nan Mor Bheann
9) Gu'r Math Mar Tha Ged Tha E Fliuch (2 copies)
10) Lunneag Do Mabu
11) The Bochan Bridge of Canso
12) Where Have The Years Gone?
13) Oran A 'Chuil's A' Chladaich (Le D. MacDhomhnaill)
14) Oran Seacharan Seila
15) Domb'll MacEadhmuinn (Le B.A. MacIll'eollain)
16) Am Fleasgach Dualach (Le M.A. Nic Fnionghain, Kirkwood)
17) Sar-Obair Nam Bard Gaelach, 1877 (2 copies)
18) To A Famous Character In Roxbury
19) Oran Do Bara-Roth
20) Dan Do Sheann Ford
21) Do Bheinn Chlann - Domhnuill, Air An Rathad Fhrangach, Chap Breatunn (Le aonghas R. MacDhomh,Uill) Fonn: Smeorach Chlann Domhnuill
22) Mo Dhachaidh
23) A Samhradh's Nan Beanntan An Iar (Springtime In The Rockies) (Le M.M. Baddeck, C.B.)
24) Oran Do Alasdair Moireastan (Mar Gu'm B'ann Le 'Mhnaoi)
25) Gu De A'I Mi Mur Faigh Mi Thu
26) C'Ait An Caidil An Nionag
27) Oran Gaidhlig
28) Hi Oro's Na Horo Eile (Taken from THE GESTO collection, page 39)
29) Oidhche Mhath Leibh
30) Duil Ri Bailechaolais Fhaicinn O Chi; Chi Mi Na Mor Bheannaibh (2 copies)
31) Na Laithean Bh'Ann O Chian (Robert Burns)
32) 'Sneachda Mor Mhabou
33) One Untitled Piece
34) Original hand-written notes - miscellaneous Gaelic and English songs & poems - 19 pages
35) One humorous letter - (October 1985)

CA BI MG 6.31 · Fonds · 1896-1995

Fonds consists of materials collected by Mr. MacDonald while he was on an LIP grant. Papers include:

  1. Promissory note of Angus MacLean in favour of D. N. McIntyre, Boisdale, 1896. Original, 1 page.
  2. League of the Cross membership card for Ronald MacKenzie, Christmas Island, 1908. Original, 1 page.
  3. Nova Scotia High School certificate, Grade X, for Joseph Lawrence MacDonald, 1926. Original, 1 page.
  4. Memorial card of Mrs. Alex N. MacNeil, 1962, Printed, 1 card.
  5. Diary kept by John A. MacDonald, of a trip to Scotland, 1971. Photocopy, 11 pages.
  6. List of the Alexander MacDonalds on the Kinloch estate, 1700-1800. Photocopy, 2 pages.
  7. Translation of the Gaelic story “Cross Road House” by Joseph L. MacDonald. Typescript, 4 pages.
  8. Historical sketch of the Island of Lewis. Photocopy, 4 pages.
  9. Weekly Work Record of Joseph L. MacDonald, 1972 Original, 20 pages.
    10.3 Gaelic stories. Original and typescript, 7 pages.
  10. Gaelic bible tract: “Ubhlan Oir” Printed, 26 pages.
  11. Plan and descriptions of violins. Printed, 4 pages.
MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
CA BI G175c · Item · 1994

Item is a textbook for adult advanced learners of Gaelic. This is the third and last in Parson's series of books which focus on a Cape Breton theme.

Nollaig Chridheil
CA BI G185 · Item · 1994

Item is a holiday selection of Gaelic songs, music and stories.

CA BI G184 · Item · 1993

Item is a cassette tape recording of Rosemary McCormack reading basic Gaelic phrases in order for learners to get a better grasp of pronunciation.

CA BI G175b · Item · 1991

Item is a textbook for adult learners of Gaelic at an intermediate level. It is the second of in a series three books which focus on a Cape Breton theme.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig
CA BI G181 · Item · 1991

Item is an information packet from the Gaelic College in Scotland which includes a syllabus, a history of the college and newsletter.

CA BI T-1793 · Item · 1988
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Dan Alex MacLeod, Stirling (Sterling) N.S, singing a selection of Gaelic songs.

'S e Ceap Breatuin Tir mo Ghraidh

an Gille Ruadh

English song

Oran na Fogradh (Composed by James R. Morrison, Framboise, N.S.)

Eilean Sgitheanach nam Buaidhe

Illean o eilean illean o eilean i

DJ MacDermaid: Fonn is Furan
MG 21.8-T-3027 · Item · 1987
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

Item is a sound recording of Fonn is Furan. All songs sung by Donald John MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts.

Cassette notes it as tape #109.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - A'Chuthag. 03:18
Track A2 - Eilidh. 03:25
Track A3 - Gad Chuimhneachadh. 04:03
Track A4 - Laithean Sona m-Òige. Composed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. 04:55
Track A5 - Càite Bheil i ann am Muile. 03:17
Track A6 - Moladh an Lanndaidh. 04:01
Track A7 - Oran Maraiche (Mo Chridhe Trom 's cha Charaich e) 08:47
Track A8 - Gura Truagh nach robh Mise an Eilean an Fhraoich.

Side B
Track B1 - Daolagan Cholarada. 05:13
Track B2 - An Gille Donn. 04:38
Track B3 - Nigheanan Ruairidh. Composed by Dan MacDonald (Mac Dhòmhnaill 'ic Alasdair 'ic Ruairidh). of Gabarus In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 164. 02:25
Track B4 - Iain a Luaidh Nach Pòs Thu. 07:27
Track B5 - Clachan Ghlinn Da-Ruadhail. 03:26
Track B6 - Mairi Bhain Dhail-an-Eas. 05:45
Track B7 - Turus gu Glaschu. Composed by Neil MacLeod, Scotland. 05:45

Brown Brothers of Washabuck
CA BI FT-213 · Item · Dec. 1987
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is a videocassette recording of The Brown Brothers of Washabuck, Cape Breton, produced in December 1987 and edited by Lisa Morrison, Audio/Visual Department, UCCB. Directed by Maxie MacNeil, Hector MacKenzie, and Michael Anthony MacLean.

Introduction
Family History (2:20)
Caledonia Song
Hoodlum Song (3:41)
Grandmother Story (7:32)
Song from the Old Homestead (9:19)
Vince MacLean’s Story (14:41)
Bordon Song (16:55)
Bear Dance (18:17)
Imitations (21:25)
Michael and the Fiddle (22:13)
New Year’s Story (Tody)
Flora’s Story
Home Movie – Michael humming “Duddledum”
No Sir No
Cod Liver Oil
Yon Munroe
Michael Anthony’s Story
Wedding Song
Sister’s Story
Kay MacLean’s Story
Michael Imitating Bagpipes
Dr. and the Bear
Gaelic Song
Hector’s Story
Malcolm MacDonald
Cemetery
Ending Collage

Narrator: Hector MacKenzie

Photographs and home movies in order of appearance:

Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Dan Rory (Murdock) MacNeil

Rory D. MacNeil, Joan MacNeil, Dan Angus MacNeil

Hughie MacLeod, Angus MacDonald

Jackie (Fownes) MacDonald, Michael Brown

Maxie MacNeil, Vince MacLean, Michael A. MacLean, Hector MacKenzie, Flora Canning

Upper Washabuck School located near Angus Ranald MacDonald. (“Big” Liza Campbell – Teacher. Two Browns on extreme right of picture – Michael and Dan.)

Store at Washabuck Bridge with potential local customers and teamsters.

Maxie MacNeil, Hector MacKenzie, Kay MacLean, Annie (Sister) MacLean, Flora Canning, Gordon MacLean (Guitar), Sniffer (dog), Simon MacKenzie

John Dan MacKenzie – store owner at Washabuck Bridge and Eddie MacLean (on right)

Kathleen MacLean, Rita MacDougall

Johnnie Brown, Michael Brown

Square set people:

Leonard MacKenzie, Jeanette MacKenzie, Lawrence MacDougall – Fiddler, Cassie MacKenzie, Florence MacKenzie, Aggie and Neil F. MacLennan, Eugene MacIsaac, Joe (Red Rory) MacLean – Prompter, Michael A. MacLean, Malcolm MacDonald, Michael Brown, Jean MacKenzie, Lexina Fraser

Mary C. MacDonald, Michael Brown, Dan Brown, Lexina Fraser

Dan Brown, Michael Brown, Alex Murphy

Cheryl MacDonald, Wanda MacDonald, Mary Ann MacKenzie, Dan Brown

Michael Brown, Jackie MacDonald, Rosemary MacKinnon, Dan Brown, Mary C. MacKinnon, Andy MacDonald

Wedding party at Highland Hill: Maxie and Joan MacNeil – Bride and groom, Michael (S.R.) MacNeil – Fiddler, Kammie (S.R.) MacNeil – Guitar, Annie Jane MacNeil – Dancer, Patricia MacNeil, Diane MacNeil, Capt. Angus MacNeil, John Rory MacNeil, Lex MacNeil, Dan Malcolm MacKinnon, Peggy (Dan Joe) MacNeil, Unknown female, Dan Brown, Unknown female

Michael Brown, Rose MacKenzie, Lex Fraser, Jean MacKenzie, Kathleen MacDonald, Michael A. MacLean, Duncan MacDonald, Mary C. MacDonald, Front: Michael MacDonald, Michael Brown, Dan Brown

Greg MacNeil (Bear), Arnold MacNeil (Doctor)

Dan Brown, Jean MacKenzie, Michael Brown

Wedding at Upper Washabuck: Dan Alex and Martha MacKinnon, with neighbours and friends

In horse and wagon – Big Neil MacKinnon, Kitty (Charlie Dan Angus) MacNeil

Framboise Gaelic Songs #107
MG 21.8-T-3025 · Item · 1952-1987
Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

Item is a sound recording of Gaelic songs.

Cassette notes it as tape #107.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - Òran a'Chàr. Somposed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. Singer: Alex MacLeod, Framboise. In: Songs from Framboise p.31. 02:34
Track A2 - Song with piano accompaniment. Unintelligible. (North Shore Ladies) 01:55
Track A3 - Och mar tha mi 's mi nam Aonair. An Gille Donn. Poor audio quality. SInger: unknown. 13:20
Track A4 - Càit' an Caidil Nionag aNochd. Singer: Unknown 06:53
Track A5 - 'S e Ceap Breatainn Tìr mo Ghràidh. Composed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. Singer: unknown. 02:58
Track A6 - Tha Mo Run air a'Ghille. SInger: Unknown 03:51

Side B
Track B1 - Canada Thìr an Àigh. Composed by Catherine (MacLeod) MacInes of Framboise. Singer: D.J. MacDonald. In: Beyond the Hebrides p.131. 03:34
Track B2 - Òran Gàidheal air Fògradh. Composed by James R. Morrison of Framboise. Signer: D.W. Strachan, Stirling. 02:42
Track B3 - Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcom H. Gillis, Southwest Margaree. SInger: Angus MacDonald. 03:50
Track B4 - Mo Shùil 'ad Dhéidh. Singer: D.W. Strachan,Stirling. 06:04
Track B5 - Daolagan Cholarado. Singer: D.J. MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts. 04:15
Track B6 - The Party Telephone (English) (D.J. MacDermaid) 05:13
Track B7 - Gaol nan Cruinneag. Singer: Unknown.
Track B8 - Eilean mo Chridhe. Singer: Angus MacDonald.
Track B10 -Air a' Cheud Là do'n t-Sàmhradh. Composed by Sam Patterson of Stirling. Singer: D.J. MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 197.