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"

This fonds consists of a collection of Gaelic songs, stories, poetry, history and tombstone inscriptions.

Papers are in Gaelic:

1. Story: “Seann Chuimhneachan air a’ Choire Ghlas” copied from the work by John MacCormick, first appearing in An Gaidheal, Vol.2. Photocopy, 12 pages.
2. Story: "A’Bhean Iadach" from Am Measg Nam Bodach, 1938.
   "Iain Ciar agus an Robair" from Aig Tigh na Beinne by Katherine Whyte Grant.
   "Eoghan Ruadh aig a ‘Mhod" from The Celtic Garland by Henry Whyte. Photocopies, 20 pages.
3. Poetry and songs, many by Cape Breton bards. many have been copied from songs appearing in The History of Christmas Island Parish. Also a song composed by Murdoch Morrison of Ferguson's Lake and Gaelic translations of English hymns. Photocopies and originals, 38 pages.
4. An typed excerpt from the Gaelic translation of the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. Photocopy, 1 page.
5. Description of Islands of Coll, Uist and Mull copied from the book Am Measg nam Bodach, 1938.
6. Inscriptions on the tombstones of John MacLean, Gaelic bard; Rev. Alexander MacLean Sinclair and Mrs. John Sinclair. Photocopy, 1 page. Presented by Mr. Morrison.

Item is an audio recording of Gaelic stories, songs and speeches by Jim Charles Macneil of Red Islands, Cape Breton, N.S.

Featuring:

Summary of what Sister Beaton told him of her visit to Scotland

Talk he gave on the radio program "Ceilidh"

Story he heard at a Ceilidh

Music and customs of the Gael in Cape Breton

Remember the race from which you come

Welcome address he gave at Gaelic Mod

Words of Sympathy to family of Malcolm MacDonald

John the Grit

Is there any more moonshine in the still

Come to the square
First footing tradition in Scotland

Story of a $5.00 Grant

Ottawa Angus

Crane's eggs

Father D.M. MacAdam's funeral

Sings "Cumha" composed for Fr. MacAdam by Vincent MacLellan

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 Forchu.

Neil MacDonald (Forchu):

"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 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)

Dan Alex MacLeod, Stirling (Sterling) N.S, singing a selection of Gaelic songs.

'S e Ceap Breatuin Tir mo Ghraidh

an Gille Ruadh

English song

Oran na Fogradh (Composed by James R. Morrison, Framboise, N.S.)

Eilean Sgitheanach nam Buaidhe

Illean o eilean illean o eilean i

Item is a sound recording of Fonn is Furan. All songs sung by Donald John MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts.

Cassette notes it as tape #109.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - A'Chuthag. 03:18
Track A2 - Eilidh. 03:25
Track A3 - Gad Chuimhneachadh. 04:03
Track A4 - Laithean Sona m-Òige. Composed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. 04:55
Track A5 - Càite Bheil i ann am Muile. 03:17
Track A6 - Moladh an Lanndaidh. 04:01
Track A7 - Oran Maraiche (Mo Chridhe Trom 's cha Charaich e) 08:47
Track A8 - Gura Truagh nach robh Mise an Eilean an Fhraoich.

Side B
Track B1 - Daolagan Cholarada. 05:13
Track B2 - An Gille Donn. 04:38
Track B3 - Nigheanan Ruairidh. Composed by Dan MacDonald (Mac Dhòmhnaill 'ic Alasdair 'ic Ruairidh). of Gabarus In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 164. 02:25
Track B4 - Iain a Luaidh Nach Pòs Thu. 07:27
Track B5 - Clachan Ghlinn Da-Ruadhail. 03:26
Track B6 - Mairi Bhain Dhail-an-Eas. 05:45
Track B7 - Turus gu Glaschu. Composed by Neil MacLeod, Scotland. 05:45

Fonds consists of 27 songs in Gaelic, two hymns in English and a newspaper account of the MacDonalds' 50th wedding anniversary in 1969. Mr. MacDonald, a farmer from Framboise, composed many Gaelic songs, the most famous of which was "Failte Cheap Breatunn". See also Tapes 107, 231, and 232.

Item is a sound recording of Gaelic singers.

Cassette notes it as tape #105.

Track List: Side A:
Track A1 -Òran a Chìobair. Local composition, composer unknown. Concerns a woman's love for a shepherd who visits her farm. Singer: Murdock D. MacLeod, Framboise. 02:50
Track A2 - Canada Thìr an Àidh. Composed by Kate (MacLeod) MacInnes of Framboise. Singer: Angus A. MacLeod, Framboise. 03:33
Track A3 - Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcolm H. Gillis, Southwest Margaree. SInger: Angus MacDonald. 03:36
Track A4 - Gàidheal air Fògradh. Composed by James R. Morrison of Framboise. Singer: Dan W. Strachan. 03:09
Track A5 - Màiread Bhàn. Local song supposedly composed by a Patterson from Stirling. Singer: Neil Morrison, Framboise. IN: Beyond the Hebrides p. 153. 03:32
Track A6 - Dheanainn Sùgradh ri an Nighean Duibh. Singer: Neil D. Morrison, Framboise 03:09
Track A7 - Gàidheil Albainn Ùr. Composed by Kenneth A. Ferguson of l'Ardoise Highlands. Singer: Angus MacDonald. In: Beyond the Hebrides p.110. 03:23
Track A8 - Moladh na Gàidhlig. Composed by Malcolm MacNeil of Ironvile. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise. In: Bàrdachd a Albainn Nuaidh. 01:55
Track A9 - Mo Roghainn 's Mo Rùn a Chunna Mi'n Dé. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise. 01:58
Track A10 - Maili Dhonn Bhòidheach Dhonn. Local composition. Composer unknown. Singer: Dan Alex MacDonald, Framboise. 03:08

Side B:
Track B1 - Òran do'n Transvaal. Composed by Donald MacMillan of Loch Lomond. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 105. Singer: Alex MacLennan. 02:28
Track B2 - Fuadach nan Gàidheal. Singer: Alex MacLennan. 02:07
Track B3 - English Recitations (Bill Colbert) 01:47
Track B4 - Òran na Tì. Singer: Angus MacDonald. In: A Choice Collection of Gaelic Poems p. 127. 03:10
Track B5 - 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unknown. 04:21
Track B6 - Air a'Cheul Là do'n t-Samhradh or Ho Ro Mo Chuid Chuideachd Thu. Composed by Sam Patterson of Stirling. Singer: Alex MacAskill, Framboise. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 197. 02:37
Track B7 - Tha Mo Chionn 's air an Fhiuran. Singer: John Alex MacAskill. 04:49
Track B8 - 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unknown. 04:14

Item is a sound recording of Gaelic singers copied from a recording by Kenneth Morrison.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - Oran a'Mhinistear. Composed by Rev. Kenneth MacLeod of Humes River. Singer: Dan K. MacLeod, Grand River. 05:01
Track A2 - Théid mi gad Amhairc. Composed by John Campbell of Ledaig, Scotland. In: Modern Gaelic Bards p. 182 04:44
Track A3 - An Téid thu Leam a Ribhinn Mhaiseach. Singer: Dan K. MacLeod, Grand River.
Track A4 - Suas Leis a'Ghàidhlig. Singer Neil Morrison, Loch Lomond.
Track A5 - Eilean Mo Chridhe. Singer: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls.
Track A6 - Local English composition about bachelors. Chorus: There's Scotsmen and Frenchmen wherever you go. Singer: Alice Morrison, Grand River.
Track A7 - E ho Nighean Hi Ho Nighean/ Cailin Donn na Buaile. Local composition about bachelors. Singer: Angus Morrison.
Track A8 - Morrison's Store/Christmas at the Bridge. Local English composition. SInger: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls.

Side B
Track B1a - Òran na Tì. Local composition concerning tea. Composer unknown. Singer: Angus Morrison. 03:26
Track B1b - The Party Telephone (English) . SInger: Alice Morrison, Grand River Falls. 03:01
Track B2 - a Mhàiri Bhòidheach. Composed by Alexander Stewart of North Uist. Singer: Unkown.
Track B3 - Mo Nighean Donn an t-Sùgraidh. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. 05:11
Track B4(1) Local composition about a women on a winter's sea voyage ending in Framboise. Composer and singer: unkown.
Track B4(2) - Canada Thir An Aigh. Composed by Catherine (MacLeod) MacInnis of Framboise. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. IN: Beyond the Hebrides p. 131. 04:36
Track B4(3) - An Téid thu Leam a Mhàiri. Singer: Norman MacDermaid, Framboise and Massachusetts. In an t-Òranaiche. 04:52
Track B5 - Fear nam Fiaclan. Singer: Kenny Morrison, Loch Lomond and Sydney. 01:43

Item is a sound recording of Gaelic songs.

Cassette notes it as tape #107.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - Òran a'Chàr. Somposed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. Singer: Alex MacLeod, Framboise. In: Songs from Framboise p.31. 02:34
Track A2 - Song with piano accompaniment. Unintelligible. (North Shore Ladies) 01:55
Track A3 - Och mar tha mi 's mi nam Aonair. An Gille Donn. Poor audio quality. SInger: unknown. 13:20
Track A4 - Càit' an Caidil Nionag aNochd. Singer: Unknown 06:53
Track A5 - 'S e Ceap Breatainn Tìr mo Ghràidh. Composed by Dan Alex MacDonald of Framboise. Singer: unknown. 02:58
Track A6 - Tha Mo Run air a'Ghille. SInger: Unknown 03:51

Side B
Track B1 - Canada Thìr an Àigh. Composed by Catherine (MacLeod) MacInes of Framboise. Singer: D.J. MacDonald. In: Beyond the Hebrides p.131. 03:34
Track B2 - Òran Gàidheal air Fògradh. Composed by James R. Morrison of Framboise. Signer: D.W. Strachan, Stirling. 02:42
Track B3 - Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcom H. Gillis, Southwest Margaree. SInger: Angus MacDonald. 03:50
Track B4 - Mo Shùil 'ad Dhéidh. Singer: D.W. Strachan,Stirling. 06:04
Track B5 - Daolagan Cholarado. Singer: D.J. MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts. 04:15
Track B6 - The Party Telephone (English) (D.J. MacDermaid) 05:13
Track B7 - Gaol nan Cruinneag. Singer: Unknown.
Track B8 - Eilean mo Chridhe. Singer: Angus MacDonald.
Track B10 -Air a' Cheud Là do'n t-Sàmhradh. Composed by Sam Patterson of Stirling. Singer: D.J. MacDermaid of Framboise and Massachusetts. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 197.

Item is a sound recording of Gabarus Milling Frolics, hymn singing and precenting.

Cassette notes it as tape #123.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - Gur tu mo Nighean Donn Bhòidheach. Singer: unidentified. 04:34
Track A2 - Ged a Sheòl mi air m'Aineol. SInger: Allan MacLeod, New Boston. 03:27
Track A3 - Na Horo Hi Hoireannan. Singer: Unidentified. 04:30
Track A4 -Nionag a' Chùil Duinn nach Fhan thu. Singer: Allan MacLeod, New Boston. 02:40
Track A5 -A Fheasgaich Òg an Òr-fhuilt Chraobhaich Chais. Singer: unidentified. 02:53
Track A6 - An Gille Donn. Singer: unidentified. 01:09
Track A7 - Tha Tighinn Fodham. The first part of the song appears to be a local composition about bachelors while the majority is a song in praise of Clan Ranald by John MacDonald (Iain MacDhùghaill). 05:59
Track A8 - OIdhche Dhomh 's mi Siubhail a'Chuain. See MacEdward Leach: https://www.mun.ca/folklore/leach/songs/CB/9-09.htm . Singer: unidentified. 02:47
Track A9 - 'S e mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Unidentified. 03:05
Track A10 - Dan do Sheann Ford. Composed by William MacVicar of Catalone. Singer: Allan MacLeod, New Boston. 02:54

Side B
Track B1 - Three songs: An Tulach Bhòidheach. Composed by Archibald J. (Eairsidh Sheumais) MacKenzie. Singer: unidentified. Mo Chridhe Trom 's Cha Neònach. Well-known sailing song. Singer: unidentified. Am Bràighe. Composed by Malcolm H. Gilis of Southwest Margaree. Singer: unidentified. 10:13
Track B2 - Pipe music - Amazing Grace (Various Artists) 05:30
Track B3 - Precenting Psalm 103. Singers: unidentified. 06:10
Track B4 -2 Hymns - An t-Seann, t-Seann Sgeul and The Old One Hundredth (Gaelic). SIngers: unidentified. 05:10
Track B5 - "How Great Thou Art" in Gaelic (Various Artists) 05:49
Track B6 - Hymn - O Mhiorbhail Gràs. 02:58
Track B7 - Hymn - Soillse an Àigh 03:43
Track B8 - Gàidheal Albainn Ùr. Composed by Kenneth A. Ferguson after WWI. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 110. SInger: Angus MacDonald, Gabarus Lake. 06:43

Item is a sound recording of a performance in Framboise.

Track List: Side A:

Track A1: 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach. Singer: Alex MacAskill, Framboise. 02:56

Track A2: Ged a Sheòl Mi air M'Aineol. Composed by Roderick Morrison of Loch Lomond. Singer: Neil D. Morrison, Framboise. 04:58

Track A4: Conversation in English and Gaelic 11:11

Track A5: Billy Billy Bayou. Singer: Matt MacQueen. 01:51

Track A6: 'S i Mo Ghaol a'Mhaighdean Lurach Singer: Alex MacAskill, Framboise. 03:01

Track A7: Conversation primarily in English (Alex MacAskill, John Alex MacAskill, Neil D. Morrison, Matt MacSween, Malcolm Buddy, Walter Donald Jr. , Mary, John D. MacAskill, Black Angus MacAskill, John N. MacSween). 03:11

Track A8: Fiddle Tunes. 01:26

Track A9: Pipe music. 03:15

Track A10: Pipe music. 3:14

Track A11: Òran na Tì - Local composition about tea. Composer and singer unknown. 03:14

Side B
Track B1: Eilean Sgìtheanach nam Buadh. Singer: Alex MacAskill, Framboise. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 257. 33:18

Track B2: Horo Mo Nighean Donn Bhòidheach. Singer: Unknown. 05:48

Track B3: 21st Psalm in Gaelic. Singer: Unknown 03:15

Track B4: Christmas at the Bridge/Morrison's Store. SInger: Matt MacSween. 02:14

Track B5: Eilean Mo Chrìdh'. Chorus only. Singer: Matt MacSween. 00:11

Track B6: In The Cross Be My Glory Ever. SInger: Matt MacSween. 02:10

Item is an audio recording of a conversation with Hector MacMullin, Lynden MacIntyre, Archie MacDonald, James R. Morrison, and John MacPherson. Includes stories, history and songs. These tapes, which were broadcast over the BBC, were made by Mr. John MacPherson and Mr. A.J. Smith (Glasgow U.) while they were in Cape Breton Island (N.S.) During the months of May, June, and July, 1971. They made their headquarters at Cape Bretoniana (Beaton Institute).

Dh'fhag a Lùdag Mi Pibroch and Story of Ruairidh Phìobaire
Early Family History Genealogy
Early History of her ancestors Genealogy
History of the Early Pioneers History
The making of Whiskey History
Comunn Gàidhlig Cheap Bretunn, Cape Breton Historical Society Conversation
Culloden Film
James R. Morrison: An account of his travels and early work in Boston and the West, and his return home... History - Early life
"Nuair a Bha Mi Anns a' Bhaile" Song
Closing of the Program Song

"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 a sound recording of Gaelic Songs with Ross MacDonald.

Cassette notes it as tape #116.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - Àm ar n-Òige. Composed by Kenneth A. Ferguson. In: Beyond the Hebrides p. 192. 03:31
Track A2 - Òran Nighinn. Local Composition. Composer unknown. 05:00
Track A3 - Mo Nighean Dubh tha Bòidheach Dubh. 04:50
Track A4 - Fuadach nan Gàidheal. 02:02
Track A5 - Is Toigh Leam an Gàidhealtachd. 02:45
Track A6 - Moladh an Lanndaidh. 02:53
Track A7 - Gléidh an Dùn. Hymn. 02:16
Track A8 - Tha e Beò. Hymn. 02:17
Track A9 - O m' Anam Beannaich Thusa Nisd. Psalm 103 sung as a hymn. 02:05
Track A10 - Tha Dòmhnall air an t-Saoghail seo 's e tàmh ri taobh Loch Lomond. Local Composition. 01:56
Track A11 - Thug Mi Gaol don' Fhear Bhàin. 01:01

Side B
Track B1 - Hymn in Gaelic 03:11
Track B2 - Hymn in Gaelic 03:03
Track B3 - 23rd Psalm in Gaelic sung as a hymn, 03:44
Track B4 - Were You there when they Crucified my Lord. Recording of choir. 04:56
Track B5 - Hymn in English. Sung by choir. 03:47
Track B6 - Coming Home. Hymn in English. 04:55

Item is a sound recording of Hector MacCormack at Framboise.

Cassette notes it as tape #149.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - TBD (Hector MacCormick) 04:02
Track A2 - TBD (Hector MacCormick) 03:03

Side B
Track B1 - TBD (Hector MacCormick) 08:35
Track B2 - Padruig Ban agus Morag (Hector MacCormick) 16:44
Track B3 - TBD (Hector MacCormick) 02:51
Track B4 - TBD (Hector MacCormick) 02:27

Item is a sound recording of a Gaelic reading and songs with Hector MacCormick.

Cassette notes it as tape #146.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - Short story: An Seangan. In: am Fear-Ciuil by Donald MacKechnie. Ceud Deireannach nam Beann by Duncan Ban MacIntyre - recited. 18:04
Track A2 - Horo gun Togainn air Hugan Fhathast. Composed by Duncan Ban MacIntyre. Sung. 08:33
Track A3 - 'S e Nighean mo Ghaol an Nighean Donn Òg. Composed by Duncan Ban MacIntyre. 05:02

Side B
Track B1 - Ais-Eirigh Iain Ruaidh. Composed by Gilleasbuig MacDonald (Gille Ciotag). Sung. 02:55
Track B2 - a'Bhanais a bha'n Ciostal Odhar. Composed by Gilleasbuig MacDonald (Gille Ciotag). Recited. 03:59
Track B3 - Òran na h-Aois. Composed by John MacOdrum.
Track B4 - Rann between a Skye Bard and Rob Donn. 07:45
Track B5 - Òran Nic Coiseam. Composed by Dunacn Ban MacIntyre. Recited. 01:28
Track B6 - Cumha Coire Cheathaich. Composed by Duncan Ban MacIntyre. Sung. 03:32
Track B7 - Bruaichean Ghlinn Braoin. Composed by William Ross. Recited. 01:39
Track B8 - An Cotan Ruadh. Composed by Donald MacKechnie. Recited. 02:50
Track B9 - O Bheir anall an t-Searrag. Translation of Robert Burns poem by Donald MacKechnie. Recited 01:54
Track B10 -Eirich agus Tiugainn O. Composed by Donald MacKechnie. Recited 02:01
Track B11 - Anna Min Mheall-Shuileach. Composed by Donald MacKechnie. Recited. 01:39

Item is a sound recording of Jim Morrison.

Cassette notes it as tape #130.

Track List:
Track A1 - Hymn: a'Chaora Chaillt. In Laoidhean is Dàin Sprioradail p. 214. Singer: Jim Morrison. 01:51
Track A2 - Hymm: unknown. SInger: Jim Morrison. 04:51
Track A3 - Hymn: Coinnich Mi. Singer: Jim Morrison. 04:05
Track A4 - Hymn: Laoidh 138. In: Laoidhean is Dàin Spioradail p. 141. Singer: Jim Morrison. 04:37
Track A5 - Hymn: Tha mi Tighinn. In: Laoidhean air son Tioman Beannachd p. 3. Singer: Jim Morrison. 07:47
Track A6 - Hymn: Uan Dhe. Singer: Jim Morrison. 07:22

Item is a sound recording of John T. MacDonald & D.J. MacDermaid.

Track List:
Side A
Track A1 - Come by the Hills (John T. MacDonald) 03:24
Track A2 - Banks of Newfoundland (John T. MacDonald) 03:11
Track A3 - Bonnie Naver Bay (John T. MacDonald) 02:47
Track A4 - Nobody's Child( John T. MacDonald) 03:55
Track A5 - The Long Island( John T. MacDonald) 02:31
Track A6 - Eyes of a Child (John T. MacDonald) 03:01

Side B
Track B1 - Moran by the Sea (John T. MacDonald, D.J. MacDermaid) 03:24
Track B2 - Leaving Barra (John T. MacDonald, D.J. MacDermaid) 03:21
Track B3 - Shores of Lochewe (John T. MacDonald, D.J. MacDermaid) 02:10
Track B4 - Sand of Vatersay (John T. MacDonald, D.J. MacDermaid) 03:02
Track B5 - Local composition concerning an encounter with a perceived lake monster. Unpublished. Té Bhàn Té Bhàn Té Bhuidhe Bhàn (D.J. MacDermaid) 02:24
Track B6 - Birlinn Ghoraidh Chròbhan. Singer: unknown. 05:23

His people came from North Uist Angus "Mor" MacDonald & his friends prepared for a year to emigrate

The people who "drove" them out

People who came: MacLeods, Morrisons, MacKinnons, Beatons

His grandfather's family - 10 children, 2 born here

His grandmother told him stories of Scotland

They sailed from Loch Maddy on "The Commerce", weeks & 6 days on the journey

Half the group went to West Bay, the rest stayed at Irish Cove - finally all moved to Loch Lomond area

How they acquired stock - oxen, horses, cattle

Many brands - songs were never published

His experiences going west on the "Harvest" trains

Wages & working conditions

Describes different types of work in the lumber camps

The pioneers' religion

Log churches - snow blew in between the logs

Church services, precenting

Social life - ceilidhs, milling frolics,

Milling songs - the best singers were in Loch Lomond

Weddings - the "drive" after the marriage, as many as 100 wagons

One of the songs they sang during the drive - "Cha bhi mi buan 's tu bhi buan"

Sings a chorus of the song

Item is an audio recording of a gaelic church service in Loch Lomond, Cape Breton (N.S).

MacDonald, Rev. J.B.N. - Opening prayers

Loch Lomond Gaelic Singers - Hymn

MacDonald, Rev. J.B.N. - Prayer

Loch Lomond Gaelic Singers - Precenting

MacDonald, Rev. J.B.N. - Scripture reading - 23rd Psalm

Loch Lomond Gaelic Singers - Hymn

MacDonald, Ross; Morrison, Kenneth - Hymn - "In the Garden"

Loch Lomond Gaelic Singers - Precenting

MacDonald, Rev. J.B.N. - Sermon

MacDonald, Rev. J.B.N. - Sermon

Loch Lomond Gaelic Singers - Precenting

Item is a sound recording of the unveiling of Pioneer Cairn at Framboise.

Cassette notes it as tape #111.

Track List: Side A
Track A1 - Piping, piper is Sally MacPherson of Sydney (Neil MacDonald M.C.) 03:39
Track A2 - Rev. MacLean opening Prayer
Track A3 - Choir sings Psalm 23 in English - The Lord is my Shephard (Neil MacDonald M.C.)
Track A4 - MC introduces Rev. Dr. J.D. Nelson MacDonald who addresses the attendants in Gàidhlig and reads part of the hymn, Dhe Bhetel. (Neil MacDonald M.C.)
Track A5 - Dhe Bhetel tune: Martyrdom. Hymn precented by choir led by Seumas MacFhionghain. (Neil MacDonald M.C.)
Track A6 - MC thanks all members involved with the Pioneer Cairn project (Neil MacDonald M.C.)
Track A7 - An t-Seann t-Seann Sgeul. Singer: Dan Willie Strachan. (Neil MacDonald M.C.)
Track A8 - Rev. Dr. Nelson MacDonald reads Joshua, Chapter 4 in Gaelic. Reading from the 34th Psalm. (Neil MacDonald M.C.)
Track A9 - Precenting, Psalm. Tune: Martyrdom. (Neil MacDonald M.C.)
Track A10 - Rev. Dr. Nelson MacDonald speaks to attendants in Gàidhlig and English (Neil MacDonald M.C.)

Side B
Track B1 - Rev. Dr. Nelson MacDonald speaks to attendants in Gàidhlig, choir sings 51st Psalm Dèan Tròcair Orm a Dhia nan Dràs (Neil MacDonald M.C.) 22:25
Track B2 - Rev. Dr. Nelson MacDonald says a prayer (Neil MacDonald M.C.) 01:33
Track B3 - Piping