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              35 Archival description results for Iona (NS)

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              A Ceilidh at Benacadie
              CA BI T-427 · Item · 1972
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is an audio recording of a ceilidh at Benacadie, N.S. Includes conversation in English/Gaelic with informants throughout the Iona area. Features:

              MacKinnon, Joseph - Brief biographical sketch

              MacDonald, Joseph L. - A Ceilidh at Benacadie

              Campbell, Neil - Biographical sketch

              Campbell, Neil - How did your people first acquire land here?

              MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Brief biographical sketch

              MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Who were instrumental in bringing the Highland Village to Iona

              MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - How was land acquired for the Highland Village?

              MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Highland Village Day

              MacNeil, Stephen R. Curator of Highland Village, Iona - Problems facing a curator

              MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
              CA BI T-1084 · Item · 1975
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              MacNeil, Stephen R. Iona "Reisemaid Ghàidhealeach Eilean C.B." (185th Battalion)

              Morrison, Dan Neil Loch Lomond "Chi mi na mòrbheanna..."

              MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Cumha MhicChriomain"

              MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Creach na Samhna"

              MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Óran a 'Mhathain"

              MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Postman's Song"

              MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Óran na Bainnse" (Cape Mabou Wedding)

              MacLellan, Angus Grand Mira (N.S.) "Poite-dhubh MhicRaing

              Campbell, Hector Hillsdale, Inverness County (N.S.) "A ' bhrádha"

              Shaw, John
              MG 21.8-T-3039 · Item · 1977
              Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

              Item is a sound recording of the Cape Breton Singers.

              Track List:
              Track B1 - Unintelligible recording 07:57
              Track B2 - The Waters of Iona. Singer: unknown. 03:58
              Track B3 - Ma Bhuannaich thu Nighean Ghrinn (poor audio quality). Cumha. Local song composed in Christmas Island 05:57
              Track B4 - Chuir iad an t-Sùil a Pilot. 02:11
              Track B5 - Och Mar tha mi 's mi 'nam Ònar. Singer: Peter Jack MacLean of Rear Christmas Island. 10:27

              MacKinnon, Rev. Angus
              CA BI T-459 · Item · 1972
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) History of Iona Co-operative Society

              MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) First train Pt. Tupper to Sydney (N.S.), 1891

              MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) "Sydney (N.S.)'s Early Days"

              MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) Landing of prisoners at Main -a- Dieu

              MacNeil, Mrs. James (Big Pond (N.S.) History of newspapers in Cape Breton

              MacIsaac, Greg (Iona) Biographical sketch

              MacNeil, Michael (Barra Glen) Biographical sketch

              MacNeil, Michael (Barra Glen) Gaelic story

              MacNeil, Mrs. Michael (Barra Glen) Brief biographical sketch

              Mr. Rod Maclean (Ottawa Brook) Brief biographical sketch

              MacNeil, Mrs. Michael and MacNeil, Mr. Michael (Ottawa Brook) Brief biographical sketch

              MacNeil, Mrs. Michael (Ottawa Brook) Brief biography of Father Tony MacDonald

              MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
              CA BI T-357 · Item · 1972
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Early school days in Boisdale
              MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Early school days in Boisdale
              Beaton, Mabel Baddeck (N.S.) Brief biographical sketch
              Beaton, Mabel Baddeck (N.S.) Early school days in Baddeck (N.S.)
              Beaton, Mabel Baddeck (N.S.) What were teaching conditions in early days?
              MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Leitches Creek schools
              MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Description of old school at Barrachois
              O'Handley, Mrs. Sydney (N.S.) Biographical sketch
              O'Handley, Mrs. Sydney (N.S.) Gaelic song
              MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Washabuct school history
              MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Gillis Point school
              MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Barra Glen school
              MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) History of Iona school
              MacDonald, Ronald Boisdale (N.S.) Early post office in Iona
              MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Barrachois School

              MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
              CA BI T-460 · Item · 1972
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is an audio recording of conversations in English and Gaelic recorded in Iona, Christmas Island and Mackinnon's Harbour.

              Gallant, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
              MacNeil, Martin - Brief Biographical Sketch
              MacLeod, Sister Colista C.N.D. - Brief Biographical Sketch
              MacNeil, Sister (Sister St. Joseph of Mercy) - Brief Biographical Sketch
              MacNeil, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
              Jankawski, Mrs. - Brief Biographical Sketch
              Murphy, Mrs. Peter - Brief Biographical Sketch
              Murphy, Mrs. Mary - Brief Biographical Sketch
              Murphy, Mrs. Hugh - Brief Biographical Sketch

              MacDonald, Joseph Lawrence
              Grand Narrows, Cape Breton
              CA BI 77-941-1075 · Item · ca. 1900

              Item is a scrapbook photograph of a view of Grand Narrows, Cape Breton featuring the Grand Narrows Hotel, a bridge and the Bras d'Or Lake.

              CA BI T-1768 · Item · 1985
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Stephen MacNeil - Oran Dutchadh

              Mickey MacNeil - Ship Alexander

              John Dan MacNeil - A nighean A'Chutan Duib

              'S Mor an cochladh

              Roddy MacInnis - Tha mo run air a' ghille

              Milling & Halloween Customs

              Pady MacInnis - Oran an Election

              Oran an t-Seolgair,
              a' Fhleasgaich Dhuinn

              ach ann duinn a dh' eirich

              Tha mi an duigh gu tinn

              Se 'm oro bha a phiemic

              Highland Village Association
              CA BI T-1764 · Item · 1985
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Frank Macrae and John Rory Macneil

              Oidhche bha 'n Comhlan Cruinn "Mo Nighean Donna Boidhche)
              Oran a' mhisgeir
              Ho ro mo nighean chuanach
              Fhein - labhairt an t-seann
              Mo nighean Donn a 'Chui; Reidh
              "Oran an Taighe" - The House Song
              Conversation with John Rory

              Watson, Jim
              Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds
              CA BI MG 6.23 · Fonds · 1905-1986

              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 Francis
              Iona Soldiers
              CA BI 76-89 · Item · 1914-1918

              Item is a photograph of approximately twenty young men, some in uniform, prior to their departure for Europe during World War One.

              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-1092 · Item · 1975
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Item is an audio recording of Gaelic song selections as performed by various informants.

              O'Brien, Mrs. Port Hawkesbury "Ho ro mo bheauty..." (Local composition)

              O'Brien, Mrs. Port Hawkesbury "Óran sgriob..."

              Williams, John and Neil Melford, Inverness County (N.S.) "Óran a 'Bhàta"

              Williams, John and Neil Melford, Inverness County (N.S.) "Hiu oro 's na hiu o, gur tu mo nighean donn bhoidheach"

              Gillis, Mrs. Hugh Iona, Victoria County "Ho ro mo leannan, mo shuil 'ad dhéidh"

              Gillis, Mrs. Hugh Iona, Victoria County "Song for soldiers sent to Transvaal"

              Gillis, Mrs. Hugh Iona, Victoria County Song composed by the singer

              Shaw, John
              May Ann MacKenzie's Diaries
              CA BI MG 6.23-MG 6.23 3 · File · 1950-1955
              Part of Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds

              File contains 3 diaries including information regarding births, deaths and marriages in Christmas Island and Iona Parishes as well as a record of the many visits made and received.

              MacKenzie, May (Mary) Ann
              MG 21.8-T-3041 · Item
              Part of D.J. MacDermaid Songs & Stories Collection

              Item is a sound recording of a Milling Frolic from Catalone.

              Track List:
              Side A
              Track A1 - Eilean Sgitheanach nam Buaidh. Singer: Maxie MacNeil, Iona.
              Track A2 - Ma Bhuannich Thu Nighean Ghrinn. Singer: unknown.
              Track A4 - Mo Roghainn 's Mo Rùn a Chunna mi'n Dé. In: an t-Òranaiche p. 108. Singer: unknown.
              Track A5 - Mo Nigheann Donn 's Laghach thu. SInger: unknown.
              Track A6- 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: unknown
              Track A7 - Gur tu mo Nigheann Donn Bhòidheach. Singer: unknown
              Track A8 - Dan do Sheann Ford. Composed by William MacVicar or Catalone. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 157. Singer: unknown.
              Track A9 - Along the Shores of Washabuck. Singer: Maxie MacNeil, Iona.
              Track A10 - Mo Chridhe Trom 's cha Neònach. Poor audio quality. Singer: unknown.

              Side B
              Track B1 -Ged a Sheòl mi air m'Aineol. Composed by Roderick Morrison of Loch Lomond. Singer: unknown.
              Track B2 - Gur e mo Rùn an Dòmhnallach. Singer: unknown.
              Track B3 - Mo Nighean Donn an t-Sùgraidh. Singer: unknown.
              Track B4 - Cadal cha Dean Mi. Singer: unknown.
              Track B5 - Tha Mo Rùn air a'Ghille
              Track B6 - Nionag a'Chuil Duinn nach Fhan thu. SInger: Allan MacLeod, New Boston.
              Track B7 - Mo Chridhe Trom 's Cha Neonach. Singer: unknown.
              Track B8 - a'Mhorag 's na Horo Gheallaidh. In: Beyond the Hebrides. Singer: unknown.

              CA BI MG 6.23-MG 6.23 6 · File · 1956
              Part of Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds

              File consists of minutes to meetings of the Iona and Boisdale branch of the Board of Trade. Issues which feature prominently are the presence of Major C. I. N. MacLeod and raising fund for the creation of the Highland Village in Iona.
              The presentation in support of Iona being the location for the Highland Village was authored by A.D. MacKinnon, Presbyterian minister at Little Narrows.

              CA BI MG 6.23-MG 6.23 16 · File · n.d.
              Part of Hugh Francis MacKenzie fonds

              Materials include:

              MacKenzie's English song compositions.
              A speech for the meeting of the Nova Scotia and Canadian Associations of Social Workers in which his aunt Jane (Sr. Alexandra) was honored.
              The story of the courtship of shy bachelor Donald MacNeil. It is set in late 19th century Christmas Island and references many cultural practices.
              Early history of the first settlers to the Barra Strait region including a version of the story of first contact with the Mi'kmaq. Incomplete. Two copies.

              MacKenzie, Hugh Francis
              Rev. Duncan Joseph Rankin
              CA BI MG 6.32 · Fonds · 1911

              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.

              Roots Cape Breton
              PAM 4127 · Item

              Item is a brochure for Roots Cape Breton Genealogy & Family History Centre at the Highland Village Museum in Iona, Nova Scotia.

              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
              St. Columba's
              94-1206-25721 · Item · 1994

              Item is a front view photograph of St. Columba's in Iona, Cape Breton.

              St. Columba's
              94-1207-25722 · Item · 1994

              Item is a photograph of a St. Columba statue at St. Columba's Church in Iona, Cape Breton.

              CA BI T-2054 · Item
              Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

              Stephen Rory MacNeil Iona The Co-operative Moment in Iona
              Dr. Coady taught them how to start & operative Co-operatives
              The Iona Co-operative, its beginning
              Difficulty during the depression
              Credit Union started first - small deposits
              First co-op failed
              It was difficult to get the Credit Union organized first payment 10 cents
              Benefits of the Credit Union
              Second Iona Co-op got along well
              Depression - no money - $1 a day would make them rich
              Farmers had plenty food but no way of earning money for taxes, etc.
              Jim Francis MacNeil Sydney (N.S.) "Thig dhiot an cada; 's tionndaidh rium"
              "Ho ro mo chuid chuideach thu..."
              An Te a'Chaill a'Ghaidhlig"
              Started working in the Steel Plant at age of 20
              His job at the plant - drilling rails
              Describes the rail-making process
              5,000 working for Dosco when he started
              Where rails are shipped
              Reasons for starting the plant in Sydney (N.S.)

              Macdonald, Norman