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Dr. Thomas Carter fonds
MG 21.39 · Fonds · 1970-1979

The fonds consists of images and sound recordings of the Beaton and Kennedy family in the Broad Cove. The recordings feature John Beaton playing the fiddle, while family is heard speaking with Tom Carter about various topics pertaining to Cape Breton. There is a change in language between English and Canadian Gaelic from individuals on the recordings. The fiddle playing is Scottish-Canadian in style, while some are Scottish fiddle music. The recordings include small conversations between reels and songs, descriptions and origins of the music’s is also discussed. The photographs are of the Beaton family house and farm, highlighting rural life in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The photos also show the boarder Broad Cove community and Inverness county.

Carter, Thomas Dr.
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
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-3 · Item · 1963

File consists of an audio recording; mentions first contact between Mi'kmaq and Gaelic settlers.

Brief biographical sketch of Hugh MacKenzie and his contributions to Cape-Bretoniana and Mr. MacKenzie is interviewed by Cathleen MacKinnon

Hugh MacKenzie: Early history of Christmas Island (N.S.), MacNeils vs. Mi'kmaq, Scottish Immigrants to C.B. Brought only bare essentials with them, Funiture and Clothing in the early days

Early method for making dye

Recipe for making soap

Faill iu faillin ho ro eile - Milling song

Recipe for making tea. Early settlers made tea from herbs and roots

Medical care - sick and elderly were cared for by relative and neighbors

His prayers were answered ... Anecdote

Difficulty getting food...

Mi'kmaw with scalping knife...

Dat's me father

Schools scholars in the days...

Asthma and sore throat cure

Superstitious practises

Meeting the red haired woman means bad luck for the rest of the day

The black cat superstition...

Discussion on second-sight

I feel a heavy weight on my back...

Second-sight story

Stop here a minute...something is going to happen right here

I saw my brother's funeral...

Hallowe'en customs/B. New Year with rhymes

Reiteach - matchmaking

Brief sketch of MacKenzie family...

The ship "Harmony"

The Scottish pioneers were ingenious

Oran and amadan bhoidheach...Song-lament tells of a man who mistakenly shoots his sweetheart

MacNeil Boating Songs (Kishmul Castle)

Gu bheil angille dubh-dhonn

Oran an t-saighdear - Soldier laments his second induction into the army

Tha mi fo lean dubh 's mi m'onair composed by Bard William Ross

Song lament

Tha mo glean air au Chieetan [SIC]

Tha mise fo mhulad 's an am...

Mary's Dream

O nach till thu ruinn a rithis...Jacobite song

Soraidh leibh 's oidhche mhath liebh

Thanks Hugh MacKenzie

Currie, Michael D. fonds
CA BI MG 6.3 · Fonds · 1928

Fonds consists of reproductions of a letter and reply to The Casket regarding an article, "Early Days in Cape Breton" with special reference to the Gaels, criticizing the way in which they were portrayed in the article.

Currie, Michael D.
Rev. Hugh A. MacDonald
CA BI MG 15.51 · Fonds · [N.D]

“A Hymn of Thanks and Praise for the Lovely Margarees” by Rev. Hugh A. MacDonald, dedicated to the memory of Rev. Finlay Chisholm

CA BI GSM30 · Item · 197-?

Item is a photocopy of a guide to the pronunciation of Cainntearachd and a key to which notes are represented by which sounds.

Campbell, John
CA BI MG 6.49 · Fonds · 1898

This fonds consists of a notebook of Gaelic and English poetry and songs and a first prize certificate from the Vancouver Mod.

Campbell, John
Tarbot Music Festival fonds
CA BI MG 21.18 · Fonds · 1977 - 1979

Fonds consists of materials related to the Tarbot Music Festival held in Tarbot, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, including audio reels of 1977 festival performances, a cassette with a Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) radio segment about the festival, photographs, a festival poster, a patch, and a ‘Tarbot’ stamp.

Tarbot, Cape Breton's Music Festival Inc.
CA BI T-1343 · Item · 1979

Item is a sound recording featuring the following:

Marie MacLellan & Sandy MacInnis: Violin & Piano Selections
Sons of Skye: "Fhir a'Bhata"
King's Own Scottish Borderers: Bagpipe selections
Kay MacDonald: Gaelic Story
Margaret MacPhee: Piano Selections
Rev. Allan MacMillan: "'S e fa mo mhulad..."
Bob Morgan & Kay MacDonald: Gaelic Lesson
Carl MacKenzie & Doug MacPhee: Violin & Piano Selections
Allister MacDonald: "Mary Jane"
Kathleen Beaton & Elmer Briand: Violin & Piano Selections
Kay MacDonald:"A' Bhraighe"
Re Hackle Pipes & Drums: Bagpipe selections

CA BI T-2008 · Item · 1980

Item is a sound recording featuring several individuals from New Waterford, including Dr. Dan Nathanson, Mrs. Rose Schwartz, James P. MacNeil, and Margaret MacPhee.

CA BI 78-45-1795 · Item · 1925

Item is a photograph of Mary MacIsaac, born approximately around 1840, who was a step dancing instructor, the mother of Dougald MacIntyre and the grandmother to Margaret MacPhee.

Margaret MacPhee
CA BI MG 15.76 · Fonds · 1912-1997

Fonds consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings:
a. Newspaper clipping: Tribute of Margaret MacPhee, August 23, 1980. 1 p.
b. Thank you acknowledgement. 1 p.
c. Letter from the Gaelic Society. 1 p.
d. Testimonial napkin and invitation.
e. Newspaper clipping: MacPhee Clan Ceilidh is enjoyed. 1 p.
f. Coloured photographic portrait of Margaret; 3.5 x 5 inches, 1980.
g. Newspaper clipping, The Coastal Courier: New Waterford Gaelic Singers, February 1, 1989.
h. Newspaper clipping, Cape Breton Post: "A Lively Step" Annie Grechuk and Margaret MacPhee, March 13, 1989.
i. New Waterford Parks and Recreation Committee volunteers the Heart of the Community Award to Margaret MacPhee, 1989.
j. Certificate of Achievement, Continuing Education Class Program, 1974.
k. Biographical letter highlighting Margaret's career, 1989. 1 p.
l. Magazine article from "A Cape Breton Ceilidh" by Allister MacGillivray, June 1988, featuring the piano career of Margaret MacPhee. 2 p. Also a stepdancing article from the same magazine on Margaret's accomplishments as a step dancer, June 1988. 4 p.
m. Musical compositions by Margaret MacPhee: Alex Graham's Jig, Jeanette (MacDonald) Beaton's Jig, Margaret MacPhee's Jig, Jacqueline's Jig, Doug's Jig, Josie MacArthur's Jig. Photocopies, 2 p.
n. Newspaper clipping, The Community Press, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 "Margaret MacPhee - A Very Talented Lady," 2 p.
o. Biography and Obit., C. B. Post March 5, 1997.
p. Eulogy - Fr. Greg MacLeod - March 6, 1997
q. Funeral Notice and Card of Thanks - C. B. Post April 5, 1997.
r. Appreciation card and photo of Margaret MacPhee.
s. Tribute by Elizabeth Patterson, Cape Breton Post, March, 1997; See MG 11.40 Dr. Charles MacDonald, Reference item D (https://beatoninstitute.com/macdonald-charles).
t. Newspaper clippings from Community Press & C. B. Post In Memoriam tributes for Margaret on the anniversary of her death March 3, 1997.

MacPhee, Margaret
Reports: Culture · Item · n.d.

Item is a report titled ""My Love of Music": The Musical Life History of Dr. Winnie Chafe" written by Mary Ferguson. Report also includes a scrapbook of photocopied writings and clippings by Winnie Chafe.

MB 23 · File · 1969

File consists of 12 reels of the Cape Breton Highlander newspaper. The Highlander was a small, weekly labour newspaper printed in Sydney, Nova Scotia from 1963 until 1976. Articles relating to Celtic Music subjects have been identified and photocopies previously collated (physical copies available at the Beaton Institute Reference Desk).

22 Jan. 1964. The Life and Times of a musician (Local Talent) Pg. 8, 9.
15 Apr. 1964. Don Messer’s 30th Anniv. Pg. 10.
22 Apr. 1964. NS Fiddlers invited to US Meet. Pg. 9.
27 May 1964. Scottish Program. Pg. 6.
29 July 1964. Pipe Band- Major C.I.N. MacLeod opens G.Bay Highland Meet. Pg. 3.
10 Feb. 1965. Ms. Charles Hardy of Gabarus meets the Clancys. Pg. 9.
21 July 1965. New Waterford received inquiry from George Aucoin regarding his pipe band. Pg.13.
28 July 1965. CB Fiddlers took part in Shelbourne, Ont. and Tatamagouche, NS contests. Pg. 19.
18 Aug. 1965. Dunvegan Girl’s Pipe Band, Balmoral Girl’s Pipe Band. Pg. 14.
20 Apr. 1966. Deanie Munroe- A Champion Piper. Pg. 17.
20 Apr. 1966. Gaelic College Pipe Band goes to Windsor and Truro. Pg. 61.
13 July 1966. Glendale Fiddlers Contest. Pg. 18.
27 July 1966. Ceilidh at Inverness- opens Thursday. Pg. 5.
9 Nov. 1966. Jean Taylor and her Beinn Bhreagh Chorale of 21 girls prepare for Expo ‘67. Pg.9.
19 July 1967. Broad Cove Concert. Pg. 3.
23 Aug. 1967. Johnstown Milling Frolic. Pg. 13.
3 July 1968. Highland Village day will be best ever. Pg. 11.
10 July 1968. St. Mary’s Parish, Frenchvale site of Scotch Concert. Pg. 18.
19 June 1969. Down East Concert in Boston. Pg. 19.
23 July 1969. Scottish Concert feature. Pg. 10.
27 Aug. 1969. “Little Jack” MacDonald dies in Ontario 1887-1969 --Violinist from Creignish. Pg. 6.
19 Nov. 1969. Stornoway Society Milling Frolic-Annual. Pg. 6.
26 Nov. 1969. Jerry Holland, violin player with American background- Angus Chisholm, Bill Loney. Pg. 22.
4 Feb. 1970. Fr. Stanley MacDonald being piped away from St. Mary’s Parish, Big Pond. Pg. 19.
4 Feb. 1970. Song- Peter Smith by Allister MacLean. Pg. 14.
22 July 1970. Broad Cove Concert, grand daddy of concerts. Pg. 23.
29 July 1970. Piping MacDonald brothers of Glenuig coming to Mod. Pg. 10.
14 Oct. 1970. John Allan Cameron to bill with Alexander Brothers at Sydney Academy. Pg.13.
2 Dec. 1970. C.I.N MacLeod to address Gaelic Society in Sydney. Pg. 6.
27 Jan. 1971. Mike Cormier, a musician wails the woes of recorded music verses live an dances. Pg. 18.

  1. Mar. 1971. A Night with the Bards is the theme of concert to be presented by the Gaelic Society of CB, March 26. Pg. 15.
    24 Mar. 1971. Children Gaelic Choir directed by Sister Margaret Beaton will be featured at “A Night with the Bard.” Pg. 24.
    7 Apr. 1971. Song contributed by Hugh F. MacKenzie. Pg. 8.
    21 July 1971. Broad Cove Scotch Concert grand daddy of them all. Pg. 22.
    8 Sept. 1971. John “Piper” MacMillan of Reserve, well known piper, golfer, and stock broker died in Scotland.
    6 Oct. 1971. Winnie Chafe: her music and her approach to it. Pg. 8.
    17 Nov. 1971. Inverness Pipe Band needs support. Pg. 24.
    19 Apr. 1972. Stornoway society hold concert in Sydney. PG. 9.
    31 May 1972. Kenzie MacNeil of Johnstown, John Edmund of North Syd. and Parker Donovan of Boularderie. Pg.27.
    31 May 1972. Loch Lomond still stronghold of Gaelic Church Music, The Gaelic Choir. Pg. 20.
    12 July 1972. Bonnie Brae Pipe Band off to Boston. Pg. 6.
    19th July 1972. Boularderie Island Community Council to hold Milling Frolic and Ceilidh tonight. Pg. 6.
    2 Aug. 1972. Billed as “World’s Biggest Ceilidh” roundups of Gaelic summer classes- Finali(sic) at Centennial Arena.
    9 Aug. 1972. C.B. Fiddlers- the Committee for 100 fiddlers.
    9 Aug. 1972. Violinmaker Roland Richards exhibits his craft at Gaelic Society ceilidh at Centennial Arena. Pg. 9.
    16 Aug. 1972. Definition of the Milling Frolic.
    4 Oct. 1972. Some 20 budding violinists are learning the secret to fiddle music. Pg. 3.
    8 Nov. 1972. Talents of Talbot, concert presented by locals priests. Pg. 1
    31 Jan. 1973. Cameron Chisholm Scottish Fiddler.
    14 Feb. 1973. John Allan Cameron, on the road from Nova Scotia. Pg. 17.
    23 May 1973. Ceilidh closes Northside Gaelic classes. Pg. 5.
    18 July 1973. 100 Fiddlers descend on Glendale. Pg. 1.
    25 July 1973. Broad Cove, the grand daddy of Scottish concerts goes on for its 17th year. Pg. 7, 8.
    1 Aug. 1973. Highland Village day in Iona. Pg. 17, 18.
    8 Aug. 1973. Caidreabh- “highlights of the world’s biggest ceilidh.” Pg. 8.
    19 Sept. 1973. Geoffrey Stokes of the Village Voice on Rock Bagpipe. Pg.14.
    26 Dec. 1973. Lee Cremo and his band hired by BBC to do concert tour. Pg. 1.
    13 Mar. 1974. Piper Dan MacIntyre & Doug MacPhee plan C.B. talent directory for the C.B. Industrial Board of Trade. Pg. 17.
    20 Apr. 1974.Community Council sponsored benefit dance for popular C.B fiddler Mike MacLean. PG. 6
    4 May 1974. C.B. Fiddlers Buddy MacMaster, Cameron Chisholm, Winnie Chafe, John Campbell. Pg. 1, 4.
    15 June 1974. Lee Cremo, off to Nashville to take part in the Grand Masters Fiddle Championship. Pg. 12.
    15 June 1974. Inverness Ceilidh. Pg. 7.
    27 July 1974. The 18th Annual Broad Cove Concert - Archie Neil Chisholm, Fr. MacEachern. Pg.15.
    27 July 1974. Na-L-Oganaich as Scottish Folk Group entertain in C.B. Songs in Gaelic and English. Pg. 11.
    3 Aug 1974. Annual concert at St. Mary’s Parish, Frenchvale -Talbot House. Pg. 7.
    5 Oct. 1974. Festival Extravaganza ‘74 -producer C.B. Folk Arts Council -MC Bob Morgan. Pg. 5.
    22 March 1975. Fiddler Mike MacDougall spends month touring Ireland with singing group the “Bards.” Pg. 11.
    9 Apr. 1975. Jim Flynn, ten years ago belonged to the Morticians, a C.B. group. Ten years later he is in Vancouver with “Finnegan” and doing well. Pg. 7.
    16 Apr. 1975. Fiddler Mike MacDougall in Ireland by Gerald O’ Grady. Pg. 10.
    21 May 1975. John Allan Cameron, “The Unique Sounds of Cape Breton.” Pg. 4.
    21 May 1975. College of CB children choir and director Mae Cameron score well at Music Festival. Pg. 4.
    28 May 1975. Gordie Meighan is a C.B.’er who is one member of “Sunny Day” band, that tours the Canadian bases. Pg. 3.
    2 July 1975. A group of C.B. entertainers head for Codroy Valley, NFLD. Pg. 4.
    9 July 1975. The number at Glendale Fiddling Contest could reach 200. Pg. 6.
    9 July 1975. Rita MacNeil of Big Pond singer and songwriter returns to C.B. Pg. 1.
    16 July 1975. Colin J. Boyd, pioneer of recording Scottish violin music dies in Antigonish. Pg. 13.
    23 July 1975. Broad Cove, Inverness- 18 years of Scottish entertainment, and famous native sons. Pg. 13.
    26 Nov. 1975. Judique on the floor- annual meeting - Leona MacDonald. Pg. 1.
    10 Dec. 1975. 5 MacDonald Fiddlers shown at 1953 Concert. Pg. 8.
    7 Jan. 1976. Two well known Cape Bretoners- Wild Archie MacLellan and Archie Walker entertain seniors at Alexandra St. Sydney. Pg. 1.
    11 Feb. 1976. Fiddlers Workshop set for Mabou fiddlers Festival Committee. Pg.15.
    24 Mar. 1976. “Cape Breton Do” a pilot program of 45 mins. Violin, Scottish music -Doug MacPhee, Winnie Chafe & Carl MacKenzie. Pg. 6.
    24 Mar. 1976. Champion Stornoway dancers are to be featured in concert -32 awards in competition. Pg. 6.
    14 July 1976. Iona Pipe Band places at Highland Games. Pg. 4.
    28 July 1976. American Bicentennial festival in Washington D.C. was attended by Fiddler Mike MacDougall and Doug MacPhee along with other C.B. performers. Pg. 2.
    4 Aug. 1976. Concert Broad Cove the granddaddy of them all, Stories and pictures. Pg. 3.
    18 Aug. 1976. Springs of Heather Pipe Band score third at New Glasgow competition. Pg. 6.
    29 Sept. 1976. Dan R. MacDonald, the king of Scottish fiddlers, died at age 65.
    1 Dec. 1976. A former pipe major Farquhar MacIntosh who once instructed at St. Anne’s becomes “Susan” MacIntosh. Pg. 3.
    17 Sept. 1975. A mini-tattoo featuring the RCR band, MacDougall and Sprig ‘O Heather in Sydney. Pg. 5.
Poems of Rita Joe
CA BI PS 8569 O33 P64 · Item · 1978

Item is an Abanaki Press publication featuring poetry by Rita Joe.

Mi'kmaw Language Class
CA BI FT-0009 · Item · 1981

File consists of a videorecording of a Mi'kmaw language class at the Mi'kmawey elementary school, Chapel Island. Class deals with the teaching of proper names, pronunciation, chanting, etc. Beaton Institute Production; 15 minutes.

CA BI FT-0001.17 · Item · 1981

File consists of an original video interview with Rita Joe on the use of herbal medicinal cures and of various Mi'kmaw cultural items such as hair ornaments, jewelry and musical instruments. Rules and significance of waltes played by Mi'kmaw women. Beaton Institute Production; 20 minutes

Song of Eskasoni
CA BI 2007-008.3.001 · Item · 1993

File consists of "an account of the revival of the native traditions and spirituality in Eskasoni through the writings of Rita Joe."

Lnu and Indians We're Called
CA BI PS 8569 O33 L5 1991 · Item · 1991

Item is a Ragweed Press publication featuring poetry by Rita Joe.

Rita Joe Honorary Doctorate
CA BI FT-108 · Item · 1998

Item is a video recording of Rita Joe receiving an honorary doctorate during a convocation ceremony at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Rita Joe fonds
CA BI MG 15.91 · Fonds · 1975-1997

Fonds consists of correspondence; prose, poems, songs, and fragments of works by Rita Joe; personal memorabilia; photographs; clippings; and audio and video cassettes.

CA BI T-958 · Item · Oct. 1980

File consists of an audio recording of the CBI Radio show, Fresh Air, featuring a conversation with several informants on various topics concerning life at Eskasoni and Mi'kmaw culture.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-03-29989 · Item · 199-?

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe reading to a small group of people.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-04-29990 · Item · 1992

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe with her daughter Caroline and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-05-29991 · Item · 1992

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe signing a record after her induction into the Privy Council. The Governor-General and Queen Elizabeth II are also featured in the photograph.

Rita Joe
CA BI B&G - Joe, Rita · File · 1981 - 2007

File consists of various newspaper clippings re: Rita Joe, including her obituary and an article announcing her death in 2007. File also includes a university report entitled "Rita Joe: Mi'kmaq Poet" written by Joanne Peck in 1994.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-06-29992 · Item · 1990

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe holding the proclamation of her induction to the Order of Canada.

CA BI MG 6.74 · Fonds · 1987

Fonds consists of a collection of documents relating to the Conference, held in Sydney on October 15,16, and 17, 1987.

  1. Program brochures, Map/guide '87, discussion group list of participants, Gaelic College and Nova Scotia Highland Village brochures.
  2. Newspaper clippings re: conference.
  3. Na Croileagain, by Rosemary McCormack, programme co-ordinator, typescript, 2 pages.
  4. Sealladh gu taobh -oral tradition and reminiscence by Cape Breton gaels, edited by James Wilson & Ellison Robertson, printed material 32 pages.
  5. Agenda - includes welcome on behalf of chairperson, Dr. Robert J. Morgan, typescript 13 pages.
  6. Special events - Gaelic church service october 18, 1987 at Trinity United Church, Rev. Ivan Gregan, typescript 1 page.
  7. First croileagan or Gaelic nursery school/playgroup proposal. Typescript, 1 page.
CA BI 77-650-784 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the cast of a Gaelic Play that was held in Glace Bay.

Ceilidh
CA BI Reports: Ethnic: Scottish · Item · 1976

Item is a report titled "Ceilidh" written by Beulah McEwen.

Staying Alive
Reports: Culture · Item · n.d.

Item is a report on Cape Breton concerts and festivals titled "Staying Alive" written by Tristan MacLean. Report includes photographs of various festivals and concerts, including: Highland Village Day, Big Pond Festival, Broad Cove Concert, Gaelic College and the Sydney Boardwalk.

A View of Three Concerts
Reports: Ethnic: Scottish · Item · 1998

Item is a report titled "A View of Three Concerts" written by Dan MacDonald.

Item · 1989

Item is a report titled "A Cape Breton Primer: Canada's Old World Music" written by Kate Dunlay and published in Sing Out! The Folk Magazine Vol. 34 #4 Fall 1989.

Reports: Culture · Item · 1986

Item is a report titled "Inverness County Dance Project" written by Barbara LeBlanc and Laura Sadowsky and presented to the Centre for Canadian Folk Culture Studies, Canadian Museum of Civilization on September 15, 1986. Attached are two copies of content lists of video cassettes sent to Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta by the Canadian Museum of Civilization in reference to Inverness County dance traditions.

PAM 4119 · Item · 2005

Item is a pamphlet for the 2005 season at the Louisbourg Playhouse in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.

CA BI PAM 1003 · Item

Item is a pamphlet containing a collection of wartime songs, some written about the Cape Breton Highlanders. Many of the songs within the pamphlet were written by people from Cape Breton.