Item is a booklet titled 50th Anniversary: Saint Columba Convent, Iona, 1938 - 1988 created by the Congregation of Notre Dame to tell the history of the convent on it's 50th anniversary.
Iona (NS)
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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 LawrenceStory of "South African Jack", Captain Jack MacNeil, Grand Narrows
Story of Neil (Dubh) MacLean
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, JohnItem 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
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 LawrenceMacDonald, 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
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
Item is a videocassette recording of gaelic stories told at the Highland Village in October, 1985. Featuring storytellers: Roddie C. MacNeil, John Dan MacNeil, Joseph Neil MacNeil, John Rory MacNeil, Neil John Gillis, and Mickey MacNeil.
Highland Village AssociationItem 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.
John Rory MacNeil sings a selection of Gaelic songs and speaks about local history.
Oran na h-aoise
Marbhrann de Mhrs Noble
Biographical info - school years
Continued biographical info - weddings, etc.,
Watson, JimStephen 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 AssociationFrank 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
Item is a pamphlet for the Highland Village Museum in Iona, Nova Scotia.
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 FrancisItem is a photograph of a group of militia in Iona and Grand Narrows.
Item is a photograph of approximately twenty young men, some in uniform, prior to their departure for Europe during World War One.
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]
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, JohnItem is a photocopy of a typed letter from Ian Cranford of the School of Scottish Studies providing historical and architectural information requested by Hugh Francis in order to build a replica of a thatched house at the Highland Village.
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) AnnItem 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.
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.
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.
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.
Item is a brochure for Roots Cape Breton Genealogy & Family History Centre at the Highland Village Museum in Iona, Nova Scotia.
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 SocietyItem is a front view photograph of St. Columba's in Iona, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of a St. Columba statue at St. Columba's Church in Iona, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of piper Stephen Rory MacNeil and Annie Jane (Bishop) MacNeil of Barra Glen.
Item is a photograph of piper Stephen Rory MacNeil and Annie Jane MacNeil of Barra Glen. Stephen Rory was the first curator and manager of the Highland Village Museum. Annie Jane was originally from Boisdale.
Item is a photograph of piper Stephen Rory MacNeil and Annie Jane (Bishop) MacNeil of Barra Glen. Mr. MacNeil was the author of All Call Iona Home.
Item is a photograph of piper Stephen Rory MacNeil and Annie Jane (Bishop) MacNeil.
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.)
Item is an audio recording of a Gaelic conversation with Stephen Rory MacNeil of Barra Glen, N.S.
Biographical Sketch
Story of French, Mi'kmaq and Gaels interacting
Gaelic & education