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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.
Bodaich Rolaisteach
CA BI GPLAY47 · Item · 19-

Item is a play performed by members of the Sydney branch of the Scottish Catholic Society. A cast list appears on the last page.

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.

Gaelic Bible Tract
CA BI g142 · Item · 18-

Item is a religious text. 62 p.

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 MG 6.76 · Fonds · 1987-1994

Fonds 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.

  1. 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".

  2. 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

  3. 1990: Kathleen Dunlay, "The Playing of Traditional Scottish Music: Old and New - World Styles and Practices".

  4. 1991: Jacqueline Ann Dunn,"Tha Blas na Gàidhlig Air A h- Uile Fidhleir". (The Sound of Gaelic is in the Fiddler's Music)

  5. 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.)

  6. 1993-1994: Margaret Bennett "Gaelic Song in Eastern Canada: Twentieth Century Reflections"

  7. 1994: K. Diane Grant "A Study of the Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and Nova Scotia"

  8. 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.

  9. 1994: Paula Rice "Mary with the Ewe". Agricultural practices in Scotland and pioneer Cape Breton.

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

Amhrain Anna Sheumais
CA BI G169 · Item · 1987

Item is a collection of songs from various singers (many of whom are relatives of the author) from the community of Aird on the island of Lewis, Scotland.