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              19 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
              Angus MacLellan, Grand Mira, N.S.
              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
              Conversations in Iona, Barra Glen and Ottawa Brook
              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
              Conversations with Ronald MacDonald, Mrs. O'Handley & Mabel Beaton
              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
              Gaelic Conversations in Iona N.S
              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
              Highland Village Association; Gaelic Songs
              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
              Highland Village Gaelic Singers
              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
              James "Jim Hughie" MacNeil fonds
              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]
              John and Neil Williams, Mrs. Hugh Gillis, Mrs. O'Brien
              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
              Minutes [Board of Trade, Boisdale and Iona] ; Presentation in Support of Iona being the site of the Highland Village
              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.
              Miscellaneous Writings in English
              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.
              Stephen Rory MacNeil and Jim Francis Macneil
              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