Item is a complete translation of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England. The full title is "Leabhar na h'Urnuigh Choitchionn, agus Frithealadh nan Sacramainte, agus Riaghailte agus Deasghnatha Eile na h'Eaglais : do Reir Gnathachadh na h'Eaglais Shasgonaich: Maille ris an t Saltair no Sailm Dhaibhidh" which translates as "Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Ceremonies of the Church According to the Use of the Church of England Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David"

Item is a bound collection of Gaelic religious tracts.

Item is a catechism that is intended to serve as a foundation from which the larger,more complicated catechism of the Church of Scotland can be understood.

Item is a photograph of the first Cape Breton born priest, Canon Alex MacIsaac.

Item is a photograph of the first Cape Breton born priest, Canon Alex MacIsaac.

Item is the story of a young boy finding religion and dealing with deaths in his family.

Item is a biography of Dundee native, Rob Annan (1834-1867) detailing his rediscovery of Christian values.

Item is a collection of hymns translated by various individuals.

Item is a papal letter on the 1st aniversary of Pope Leo XIII's papacy. Also included is a letter from the bishop of Arichat to Catholics of the diocese.

Item is a collection of religious poetry.

Item is a collection of Gaelic poetry, mostly religious in nature.

Fonds consists of correspondence, personal papers and writings, petitions, published papers, and newspaper clippings. The fonds pertains to Msgr. MacPherson’s role as a Roman Catholic priest, Gaelic language and culture in Cape Breton, and Mi’kmaq language and culture in Nova Scotia.

Item is a draft of a letter from Bryden to the bishop requesting prayers after hearing he had been called to continue his studies in Montreal.

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 an agenda for the first annual meeting of the Toronto Gaelic Sunday School.

Item contains information on the members of the Boisdale branch of the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada, information on performances and goals of the recently established society.

File contains:

1. Invitations to National Conventions in various places.
2. Records of payment by members collected by the treasurer.
3. Membership cards - dated.
4. The original constitution of 1920.
5. Semi-anual Report of the St. Kentigern Branch, 1927.
6. Blank membership forms.
7. A Letter from the St. Kentigern Branch imploring Catholics of Scottish decent to support the Society.
8. Blank sheets with the society's letterhead.
9. Blank Certificates of enrollment in the society.

Item is a pamphlet containing a version of the Catholic Catechism. One copy has some notes about the Gaelic alphabet and pronunciation inside the back cover.

Item includes hand and type written revisions to the constitution of the society as well as a number of blank or partially filled-in financial record sheets published by the society. These sheets also include the names of various branches of the society throughout Cape Breton.

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.

Item is a souvenir of a Presbyterian Evangelist's time spent in the community of Marion Bridge and includes a Gaelic song he composed for the congregation there.

Item was a monthly periodical published by the recently created United Church. It's writings are religious in nature with the occtional wedding announcement.

Item was a monthly periodical published by the recently created United Church. It's writings are religious in nature with the occtional wedding announcement.

Fonds consists of the constitution and minutes of a meeting of the St. Andrew's Society of Sydney.

Fonds consists of an article in Gaelic from the a regular column by Mgsr. MacPherson, Sop as Gach Séid (Miscellany). The article is tltled "Leis a Ghille Stiallach air a Shiubhal" ("By the Striped Lad on His Travels). This article concerns MacPherson's travels through Cape Breton in 1930s, accounts of bad weather, concern about not being able to hear news from the Pope and a story about Ewen "Dubh" Cameron of Locheil. The story concerning MacPherson's travels in Cape Breton appeared in Am Mosgladh Vol. 3 No. 2. but varies greatly from this manuscript.

Item is a collection of tunes, in sol-fa notation, used for psalm singing also known as precenting or lining out. The book was commissioned and published by the Free Church of Scotland.

Item is a collection of English hymns translated into Gaelic and an elegy to the author's wife.

Item is a photograph of an unidentified Catholic chapel possibly in a local hospital.

Item is a biography based upon a broadcast talk recorded at Antigonish, Nova Scotia, in May, 1953, and printed to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the consecration of Eriskay Church, built by Fr. Allan.

Item is a reprint of a of collection of hymns compiled for the Glasgow Highland Mission, originally published in 1922.

Item is the last will and testament of Bishop Eric Francis MacKenzie, an auxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese of Boston.

Item is an audio recording of Jim Charles Macneil recounting events, songs and stories from his life.

"Russian priest listened to Gaelic confession..."

Story about Father MacAdam "I never refused to do what he asked before he died, so I wasn't going to start after he was gone." Mr. MacNeil welcomed the delegates.

Father D.M. MacAdam's funeral..."It was the biggest funeral I have ever seen
. He was a kind, prompt man. Bishop Alex MacDonald preached at his funeral.

Story behind the lament composed by Bard and Gaelic Scholar Vincent MacLennan from Inverness (N.S.), Scotland. This lament was composed for the late Rev. D.M. MacAdam.

Reads the lament described above. The last verse of this lament was composed at the graveside of Rev. MacAdam.

Sings the lament composed in honour of Rev. MacAdam. (Cumhna)

Translates the order of Business at a meeting of the Scottish Catholic Society.

Sister Margaret Beaton reads the minutes in English and Mr. MacNeil translates in Gaelic.

Conducts a meeting of the Scottish Catholic Society.

Description of an old-fashioned Ceilidh.

Story of Cape Breton Hospitality. This story was told to Mr. MacNeil by the late Crown Prosecutor Neil MacCarter.

Sgeulachd

Biorachan beag agus, Biorachan mor (Sgeulachdan)

Ghost Story: "Man's wife returned"

"Cape Breton Ceilidh" and A.W.R. MacKenzie. Mr. MacNeil was the announcer on this show put on by the Gaelic College.

A.W.R. MacKenzie (Founder of the Gaelic College): "The more they tried to put him down, the more he stood."

True story about A.W.R. MacKenzie: "He wouldn't leave until he saw Angus L. MacDonald."

Explanation of Pioneer Day at the Gaelic Mod.

Gaelic address at Pioneer Day

Tells a story told to him by his paternal grandmother about a priest.

Sings the Cumhna composed in honour of Joseph MacInnis. This lament was composed by Hugh F. MacKenzie, of Sydney.

Story of an Irish lady who died and left no will...

"I'm not afraid; if that was the devil he won't bother me!"

Story of his relatives

Song composed when the MacNeils' move from their home (Lament)

Reads a hymn translated from English to Gaelic by Rev.D.M. MacAdam.

Sgeulachd

Robert Morgan Ottawa (Ont.), Gabarus (N.S.), Rouses Point (N.S.) Interrogates Mr. Fred Reid on his early life in Gabarus (N.S.), his birthplace, his ancestors, the history of Gabarus (N.S.), etc.

Mr. Fred Reid Speaks of the Catholic Church which was there 68 years ago.

Mr. Fred Reid Discusses the different families of Gabarus (N.S.) and their Religions

Mrs. Truman Clark Asked Mr. Reid questions concerning the early settlers of Gabarus (N.S.)

Mr. Fred Reid Said that the Roy family, after leaving Scotland, changed their name to Reid.

Mr. Fred Reid The Campbell's tried to kill them in Scotland

Robert Morgan Tell us what you know about the Loyalists

Mrs. Truman Clark Mrs. Truman Clark presents map and discusses, with the others, the Land Grants

Robert Morgan Asks what is known about "Squatters Rights"?

Mr. Fred Reid Armstrong - vessell blew up and he was drowned

Mr. Fred Reid The land could be had a long time before the grants were given

Mr. Fred Reid DeOrmistons were Huguenots.

Mrs. Truman Clark How many factories were there in times?

Robert Morgan Methodist Church...

Mr. Fred Reid Was there a battery around here?

Mr. Fred Reid Asks why Gabarus (N.S.) bigger than it is now?

Mrs. Truman Clark Discussed the early people of Gabarus (N.S.)...

Mrs. Truman Clark Why did the fishermen go on strike? They went on strike because of the small price of lobster

Mrs. Truman Clark Where did you sell the lobster? They were canned and sent to Halifax (N.S.), then shipped over-seas

Mrs. Truman Clark Speaks of his work in a lobster cannery - .05 cents an hour

Mrs. Truman Clark Tell us about the politicians around here in your time...

Mrs. Truman Clark What do you know about Alex Johnson and Dr. Kendall?

Mr. Fred Reid Gives and interesting history of the Orange Hall.

Mrs. Truman Clark You were Customs Officer, weren't you, Mr. Reid?

Robert Morgan What can you tell us about the First World War?

Robert Morgan Did the Catholics speak Gaelic

Mr. Fred Reid It is often clear in Gabarus (N.S.) when it is very foggy in Louisbourg

Robert Morgan He says people want to see the shore and not fancy places through the woods

Robert Morgan Asks if there are any Mi'kmaq here

Mrs. Carita Reid Introduces herself

Robert Morgan Asks Mrs. Reid her age, and where she lives.

Mrs. Carita Reid The first Bagnell was General Bagnell who came during the war.

Mrs. Reid Gives the history of her ancestors

Mrs. Reid Gives the history of the old house on Rouses Point (N.S.)

Robert Morgan Asks about the story of the French ship...

Robert Morgan How long were you a Sunday school teacher

Robert Morgan Information on MacGillivary's, Low Point (N.S.), Newfoundland, and Cape Breton County

Robert Morgan Do you know anything about the Lobster fisheries here in Rouses Point (N.S.)?

Mrs. Carita Reid Methodist Church was built long before the Baptist Church.

Mrs. Carita Reid Were automobiles common in the early days?

Mrs. Carita Reid Graveyards...

Mrs. Carita Reid Do you know anything about the Mi'kmaq in the early days?

Interview with Mrs. Freida Jones

Sister Margaret Beaton introduces Mrs. Frieda Jones

Questions Mr. Jones

History of her father, the Rev. Mr. MacMillan of Sydney Mines (N.S.) in early days

Mrs. Jones went to school in Sydney Mines (N.S.). The Principal was Mr. Haggerty, Teachers were Ella Partridge, and Margaret Morrison.

William Snow was a school mate

Mrs. A.C. Day tells a funny story about William Snow, Manager of the Isle Royale Hotel

Tell us about your career in music. Where did you study?

What about the social gatherings at that time? Discussion follows.

The people were mostly miners, paid three dollars a month

What do you know of the dinner parties? Velvets and the best of dress

There is a story of the Archibalds

Archibalds entertained quite a bit..

Sutherland - Paymaster with G.M.A.

Pauline Johnson came because boats on their way to Newfoundland stopped in North Sydney (N.S.)

Tell us about the Brown's old home

Did the Brown's entertain very much?

What do you know of the Sydney Mines (N.S.) militia?

Formal dress for dinner - evening dress

Tell the story about Mrs. Sutherland and the fellow on the street car

What about the Bridges?

Were the people more religious than they are today?

Presbyteruan Precentors - Singing Mrs. Jones does not like it; Sister Beaton loves it

Organs were not liked in the Presbyterian Church

Very good friends - Rev. Mr. MacMillan and Father MacKinnon.

One night out a week - in at 10 pm

Eggs 26 cent a dozen; they had their own cows; made their own butter and food

Plays "School Days" on her piano

How about another story...

Halloween stories and tricks. Human nature is the same - one generation of youngsters not too different from preceding generations seen by these Halloween tricks

Formation of the National Council of Scottish Cath. Soc in Sydney (N.S.)
Accomplishments of the Society
A Gaelic school in the old Lyceum
A chapel donated in memory of Rev. D.M. MacAdam
Scholarships for Scottish boys to enter priesthood
The society published Mosgladh
Officers of the Scottish Cath. Society
Records of the society
Preservation of the Gaelic language
Reasons for the decline of the society
School teachers in the early days forbade parents to speak Gaelic to children
Cape Breton bards
Scottish Cath. Soc. Had annual competitions - dance, music, song
A story about Archbishop MacDonald
Father D.M. MacAdam's funeral
Tells story of and sings Vincent MacLellan's lament for Fr. MacAdam
He saw his wifes ghost
The result of controversy in a parish
Fr. Duncan - first resident priest of Big Pond
Fr Martin MacPherson...what happened when he found the church locked at Frenchvale...
Peter Smyth - the story of an eviction
Story about a widow...and a pie social

Item consists of an audio recording of 2 services held Castle Bay Church, Isle of Barra, Scotland, and North Bay Church, Isle of Barra, Scotland.

Castle Bay Church: Mass to "Lamb of God"
Castle Bay Church: Sermon
Castle Bay Church: Mass: (from the "Lamb of God") - continued to the end of the Mass

North Bay Church: Mass plus a portion of the sermon. Part I.
North Bay Church: Sermon
North Bay Church: Mass and sermon (cont'd). Part II. Completion of sermon.

Hugh MacKenzie, Archie A. MacKenzie, Joseph A. Gillis, Sister Jane MacKenzie, Margaret MacKenzie recite the Rosary

Although there was no practice for this, it was very piously recited.

Litany and Acts by the same people as above. It was good to hear the prayers in Gaelic!

Sister Jane Mackenzie speaks. "Recording of the Rosary was made possible by the courtesy of Mr.Joe Gillis, Sydney, and was recited at the home of Archie Mackenzie.

Meditations by Hugh MacKenzie (Gaelic)

Night prayers by Anthony MacKenzie of East Bay. Calls upon God's mercy and protection for the family. If anyone should die they should wake in the arms of God.

Next prayer will be the Acts (Humility, etc.) in Gaelic by Hugh MacKenzie.

Hugh MacKenzie, Anthony MacKenzie, and Joe Gillis recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Creed.

Hugh MacKenzie tells us: "You had no book, Anthony." No, he didn't - prayers said were learned at his mother's knee.

Hugh MacKenzie tells us: "This is the prayer we recited when leaving the house at night."

Anthony MacKenzie recites prayer said before retiring at night.

Hugh MacKenzie recites prayer of thanks giving.

Anthony MacKenzie recites the Act of Contrition.

Hugh MacKenzie introduces Anthony Mackenzie who will sing a Gaelic song. "This song was composed by Mrs. MacKinnon of Big Pond because the people of that area missed Father Neil MacLeod after he had been sent to Rome."

Anthony MacKenzie sings (Religious song)

Anthony MacKenzie recited "Hymn to the Holy Ghost"

Hugh MacKenzie recites the Nicene Creed, Confiteor, and continued with the Prayer before the Crucifix.

Divine Praises: De Profundis (Hugh MacKenzie)

Litany of the Guardian Angels (Hugh MacKenzie)

Anthony MacKenzie sings a lament composed by Rev. Angus MacDoald's sister in Barra, Scotland in the latter part of the 18th century. She later married a MacKinnon and settled in Rear Christmas Island.

Hugh MacKenzie says the "Anthony MacKenzie is over 80 years of age and his memory is remarkable...The lament he just sang was learned from his mother."

Hugh MacKenzie, Archie A. MacKenzie, Joseph A. Gillis, Sister Jane MacKenzie, Margaret MacKenzie recite the Rosary.

Although there was no practice for this, it was very piously recited.

Litany and Acts by the same people as above. It was good to hear the prayers in Gaelic!

Sister Jane Mackenzie speaks. "Recording of the Rosary was made possible by the courtesy of Mr.Joe Gillis, Sydney, and was recited at the home of Archie Mackenzie.

Meditations by Hugh MacKenzie (Gaelic)

Night prayers by Anthony MacKenzie of East Bay. Calls upon God's mercy and protection for the family.
If anyone should die they should wake in the arms of God.

Next prayer will be the Acts (Humility, etc.) in Gaelic by Hugh MacKenzie.

Hugh MacKenzie, Anthony MacKenzie, and Joe Gillis recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Creed.

Hugh MacKenzie tells us: "You had no book, Anthony." No, he didn't - prayers said were learned at his mother's knee.

Hugh MacKenzie tells us: "This is the prayer we recited when leaving the house at night."

Anthony MacKenzie recites prayer said before retiring at night.

Hugh MacKenzie recites prayer of thanks giving.

Anthony MacKenzie recites the Act of Contrition.

Hugh MacKenzie introduces Anthony Mackenzie who will sing a Gaelic song. "This song was composed by Mrs. MacKinnon of Big Pond because the people of that area missed Father Neil MacLeod after he had been sent to Rome."

Anthony MacKenzie sings (Religious song)

Anthony MacKenzie recited "Hymn to the Holy Ghost"

Hugh MacKenzie recites the Nicene Creed, Confiteor, and continued with the Prayer before the Crucifix.

Divine Praises: De Profundis (Hugh MacKenzie)

Litany of the Guardian Angels (Hugh MacKenzie)

Anthony MacKenzie sings a lament composed by Rev. Angus MacDoald's sister in Barra, Scotland in the latter part of the 18th century. She later married a MacKinnon and settled in Rear Christmas Island.

Hugh MacKenzie says the "Anthony MacKenzie is over 80 years of age and his memory is
remarkable...The lament he just sang was learned from his mother."

Item is an audio recording of Mrs. Archie Kennedy. She speaks on life in Broad Cove and Margaree, education in the area, local lore, and prevalence of Gaelic language especially in the church.

Early days at home in Margaree...

Early school days at Captain Allan's House...School books, studies, school hours, discipline, temperature of school room.

"Hard shoes and woolen stockings" Mogans were pulled over the shoes to keep the feet warm.

Story about the "brocan cruaidh"

A day in school...The day started with a prayer, then the pupils stood in a row and read. Next came the spellings. Places of honour were won according to one's ability to spell. This was an ungraded school.

Teachers and method of teaching. The Friday program.

Nothing was learned in Gaelic in the schools.

The Church in Margaree. Prayers and Catechism all learned in Gaelic.

Item is an audio recording of an anniversary service at Loch Lomond's United Church.

Guest Speaker is Rev. A.C. Fraser.

Psalm 125 by John A. MacDonald (Sacred Song)

Psalm 42, Verse 5 by Hector MacCormack (Sacred Song)

Psalm 51, Verses 1-4 by Angus MacKinnon (Sacred Song)

Psalm 102, Verses 19-21 by James R. Morrison (Sacred Song)

"I will Sing the Wondrous Story" by Ross MacDonald (Sacred Song)

Item is an audio recording of Dan A. MacDonald and Neil MacDonald. Includes Gaelic songs, hymns, and stories.

Dan A. MacDonald (Framboise):

"'Se Ceap Breatunn Tir Mo Ghraidh."(Patriotic Song) Composed by Dan A. MacDonald.

'Laithean Sona M'Oige.' (Song of his youth) Composed by Dan A. MacDonald.

"Tell us something about your early industries, schools, churches, etc." Very interesting early history.

Angus and Donald - Travel. (Anecdote--Humour) Related by Dan A. MacDonald.

"Summer Time." Composed and sung by Dan A. Macdonald (Pastoral Song)

Life in early Framboise (Narrative about frolics and pie socials; no pipers in Framboise).

Introduction to our interview by Mrs. Neil MacDonald of Fourchu.

Neil MacDonald (Fourchu):

"D.A. MacDonald looks in the mirror" Composed by D.A. MacDonald about himself. (Humourous Song)

'O Chanada' (Neil MacDonald) (Patriotic Song)

Talented people in Forchu - Composed Poetry even at work; gifted in every way.

Early life in Forchu - History

"Spinning Wheel" (Anecdote)

"Tell me about the early religious life in Forchu - is the early Baptist Church still extant?"

All Protestants are now members of the United Church.

"We would like to have a few words about your early schools."

There is a little story about Captain Hooper. (Anecdote)

"In the Sweet Bye and Bye" - Gaelic - Neil MacDonald accompanied by his wife on a seventy-year-old organ. (Hymnology)

"Nearer My God to Thee" - Gaelic - Neil MacDonald accompanied by his wife on a seventy-year-old organ. (Hymnology)

Item is the agenda for a Gaelic service in the Church of Scotland to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Highland Church in Edinburgh. A list of psalms, hymns and readings for the service is provided .

"Brief talk of Father Michael Gillis
Singing; this Cumhna was written by John MacKinnon, Big Pond.
True, funny stories
MacPherson story...
Father MacAdam's death...
Address to Scottish Catholic Society; first Convention - short time after Father D.M. MacAdam's death.
Song part of Cumhna composed by Vincent MacLllan; Cumhna in honor of Father D.M. MacAdam.
Duain - Halloween customs in Cape Breton
Funny stories - One about the carpenter...
Song composed for that carpenter by Mr. MacInnis; supposedly spoken by the man who hired the carpenter.
""Tell us something about Bishop Grant of Scotland and Canon MacInnis""
Reads the address given to Bishop Grant and Canon MacInnis by Father Stanley MacDonald; composed by Father S. MacDonald

"Party Telephone Song" (D.J. MacDermaid)
"Eilean mo Chridhe 't truaighe nach" (Angus MacDonald)
"Psalms..." (D.N. Morrison) Precenting
"Laithean Sona M'Oige" (D.N. Morrison)
"Laithean Sona M'Oige" (Kenneth Morrison)
"Eilean Sgiathanach" (Alex MacLeod)
"Hith-ill-en na hill-ean i"(Angus MacDoanld)
Dan W. Strachan
Angus MacDonald
"'Faill ill o agus ho-ro eile" (Dan W. Strachan)
"Hith-ill-en na hill-ean i" (Kennie Angus)
"Ged tha sheol mi air M'Aneol" (Neil Morrison)
"Hug Oireann O" ( Neil Morrison)
"Hith-ill-en na hill-ean i"
"HIth-ill-en na hill-ean i" (cont'd)
"Hithill-en na hill-ean i" (Kennie Angus)
"Nighean donn an t-sugraidh" (Norman MacDermaid)
Kennie Angus
"Suas Leis a' Ghaidhalig" (Dan Neil Morrison)
Kenneth Morrison
"Ballad of John Harvey" (Mrs. Mary MacLeod)
"Cabar feidh" (Mrs. Mary MacLeod)

Item is an audio recording of a number of old time Cape Breton fiddle tunes. Recording also contains a conversation Malcolm J. Maclean, Boisdale, on his 95th birthday.

Violin selections by:

MacMaster, Buddy
MacKenzie, Karl
Cameron, John Allan
MacLellan, Theresa
Cameron, John Allan
MacMaster, Buddy
Beaton, Donald Angus
MacKenzie, Karl

MacDonald, Joseph L. - Brief biographical sketch

MacLean, Malcolm J. - Interview with MacLean on 95th birthday

MacLean, Catherine - Recitation of prayers in Gaelic

MacDonald, Joseph L. - Gaelic address

MacLean, Malcolm J. - Story of mother's life in Boisdale

MacKenzie, Hugh - Reading of Gaelic address to MacLean

MacLean, Malcolm J. - School teachers at Boisdale

Cameron, Finlay - Nighean Bhàn Ghrùlainn

Sadie Beaton Cameron - An Té Ruadh 's am Bodach

MacDonald, Rev. Stanley - Tha Mo Bhreacan 's a fo'n Dìle

MacNeil, Frank - Òran do Reisimaidh Bhraid-Albann

MacDonald, Rev. Stanley - O 's e mo run a maraiche

Rankin, Peter - Each am Màbu by Sam Nicolson

Cameron, Finlay - Tha mi 'n diugh gu tinn

Rankin, Agatha - Song composed by Janet MacPherson (Creignish)
MacDonald, Hector H. - Will you Marry Me my Bonnie Lass (Gaelic)
MacDonald, Hector H. -
MacDonald, Hector H.
Rankin, Rev. Donald - Gaelic prayer, Preface of Mass

MacEachern, Elizabeth - Oran do Cheap Breatuinn

MacEachern, Elizabeth - O tiugainn a leannain

MacEachern, Elizabeth - Legends and customs