Item is a pamphlet detailing information for prospective participants and audiences of the National Mod in Scotland.
Articles include:
“Uisdein MacGhilleasbaig Chléirich” about the treacherous nephew of Donald Gorm MacDonald in the 16th century.
“An Righ agus an Ciobair” a folktale.
The Irish Famine.
A mystery ship
Train service in Scotland
Folklore of Kintyre
Calendar customs
A comical conversation between the “Red Cat” and “Peigi”
The Poetry of Fr. Allan MacDonald
A comical conversation between the “Red Cat” and “Peigi” corncerning Gaels’ impression of non-Gaels.
The New Year tradition of A’Challain. Reprinted from Teachdaire nan Gaidheal, 1829.
A comical conversation between the “Red Cat” and “Peigi” The Brahan Seer, Coinneach Odhar.
A response to a letter sent in 1848 to a Gaelic periodical, in which a man expresses concern regarding women’s fashions,
Highladn regiments fighting in WWI and WWII.
The folktale “Na Tri Fainneachan”
Wise Fool tales of Gilleasbuig Aotrom
The loss of self-sustenance in the Highlands
Concerning the Glasgow and other Fairs.
A letter to the editor from a man in the Highlands complaining about women’s behaviour and the cost of living going up.
Educational reform in Scotland.
An man who lived in Oban’s school log book.
The Massacre of Glencoe
Biblical stories
The Crofter’s Commission Report
A Gaelic textbook used in Harris
Gaelic poets
The life and works of Gaelic scholar, Ewen MacLachlan
A play about people visiting the island of Tiree by plane.
Item is a children's book.
Item is a collection of songs with harmonies that were popular as performance pieces in the National Mod of Scotland.
Item is a collection of songs with harmonies popularized through performances in the National Mod of Scotland.
Item is a collection of harmonized songs that have been popularized through their performance at the National Mod of Scotland.
Item is a collection of harmonized songs popularized through their performance at the National Mod in Scotland.
Item is a collection of choral songs prescribed for performance by children's choirs during the 1970 Nation Mod in Oban, Scotland. Included is the song "I Hiuraibh O Chan Eil Mi Slan" which uses an air provided by Frank MacNeil of Big Pond, Cape Breton.
Item is a collection of songs, and information regarding the songs, that were commonly sung in Christmas Island and surrounding communities. Most of the songs were composed in the area, but a few are Old Country songs.
Item is the first of three parts of a collection of poetry in the possession of Rev. A. MacLean Sinclair. These works include compositions from Scottish manuscript collections as well as locally composed poems and works from the manuscript collections of John MacLean (The Bard MacLean) and Rev. James D. MacGregor. Biographical information concerning the bards is also provided - in either English or Gaelic
Item is the third and final portion of a collection of poetry in the possession of Rev. A. MacLean Sinclair. These works include compositions from Scottish manuscript collections as well as locally composed poems and works from the manuscript collections of John MacLean (The Bard MacLean) and Rev. James D. MacGregor. Biographical information concerning the bards is also provided - in either English or Gaelic.
Item is a collection of Gaelic songs and the names of the bards that composed them collected by Ronald (Dubh) MacDonald of Eigg. It is also known as "The Eigg Collection".
Item is a collection of dialogues from the previously published writings by Rev. Norman MacLeod and Eachann MacDhughaill.
MacNeil, John, Chief of Gaelic Society - Testimonial dinner given by the Sydney (N.S.) Chapter of Commun Gaidhlig Cheap Breatuinn in honor of Sister Margaret Beaton, May 27, 1973: Address
MacEachern, Donald, First Chieftan, Gaelic Society -Introduces Jim Charlie MacNeil
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - Address
Xavier College Children's Chorus - Posadh piuthair Iain Bhain
Xavier College Children's Chorus - Brochan Lom
Xavier College Children's Chorus - O nach till thu ruinn a ris...
MacEachern, Donald - Reading of congratulatory messages and telegrams
MacEachern, Donald - Introduces John Alex MacPherson, main speaker at the dinner
MacPherson, John Alex - Address
Beaton, Sister Margaret - Address
Beaton, Sister Margaret - Address
MacNeil, John Dan - Presentation of gift to Sister Beaton
Tubrett, Mayor Earle - Brief remarks
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay - A' Mhairi Dhubh
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay - Faill ill o agus ho ro eile...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay - Ho ro 's toigh leam fhein thu...
Campbell, JohnItem is a collection of children's stories containing the cumulative tale, Murrachan is Meanachan, versions of which have been recorded in Cape Breton.
Item is a collection of rules and codes of conduct to be employed by the Gaelic Society of Boston.
Fonds consists of the constitution and minutes of a meeting of the St. Andrew's Society of Sydney.
A reprint of an argument between the Pope and a Protestant regarding the Reformation, originally printed in 1844. The text also contains a hymn, a poem, some adages and a toast. The text is heavily biased against the Catholic Church.
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 an audio recording of Jim Charles MacNeil reciting songs and stories in both English and Gaelic.
Talk on elections
D.D. MacKenzie and his umbrella
Oran nam Meinn Chopair composed by Lachlan Currie
Thug Mi Gaol Dhan t-Seòladair
Talks about the celebration in honour of Flora MacDougall who worked at the CNR for many years
First undertaker in Sydney (N.S.)
That man is not living yet
Undertaker...
Oak coffin for the colored man
I love the sailor boy
Item is an audio recording of Irene Timmons discussing the history of New Waterford.
Timmons is a teacher, still teaches in New Waterford
Attended school in Port Morien first, family moved to New Waterford in 1912
School heated by stoves, nuns lived in a company house, convent not built yet. Mother St. Osmond C.N.D. Was the Principal of Mt. Carmel School then
Started to teach at the age of 16, had Grade 11. Salary $32 per month plus $60 prov. Grant. In 1949, "B" license, upgraded license at Xavier.
Finds children not too different today, they do need to be taught respect.
Describes their periodic visits to her classes also public examination
No lights or water in home, tape placed on streets, water had to be carried
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
Beaton, Sister MargaretRailroad in Cape Breton
Reads a letter from Michael Ferguson to his mother after he heard of the death of Effie MacDonald
Reads Rev. S.P. MacDonald farewell address to Bishop Grant of Oban, Scotland
The Devil's not idle either
The pie social
Father MacLeod and the cows
...cows...
Mr. MacNeil reads the address spoken to himself by Alex Goldie when he (Mr. MacNeil) was made Honorary Chief of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society
Song composed by Alex MacInnis of Woodbine, about the selling of hay that was spoiled by rain
Soldier's Song
Soldier's Song
Song composed by John V. MacNeil after he left Gleann na Measeadh (Cooper's Pond)
Recitation of song made by Duncan MacDonald in 1918 on his way to French Road
Boy would not go to Aunt's wake
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 is an audio recording of Gaelic stories, songs and conversation with Joe Neil MacNeil and Jim Charles MacNeil.
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - Introduces Joe N. MacNeil
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Naigheachd na Bocain
MacNeil, Jim C. And MacNeil, Joe Neil - Gaelic conversation about old time storytellers
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Story of a drowning
MacNeil, Jim C. And MacNeil, Joe Neil - Conversation about the bards
MacNeil, Joe Neil - A ghost story
MacNeil, Jim C. And MacNeil, Joe Neil - More Gaelic conversation
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Fore-runners
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Marbh an Cu
MacNeil, Joe Neil - A funny story about Murdoch and the minister
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Another story - The Mi'kmaw selling baskets
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - Story of a Premonition of death
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - Discussion of farmers and farming
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - Funny story about a farmer who was an early riser
MacNeil, Jim C. And MacNeil, Joe Neil - Conversation about the ingenuity of farmers and fisherman in the early days
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Conversation about the ingenuity of farmers and fisherman in the early days
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Funny story about a fire and holy water
MacNeil, Joe Neil - Another funny story
MacNeil, Jim C. And MacNeil, Joe Neil - Story of the hawk and the rooster
MacNeil, Joe Neil - If you speak Gaelic, you're not a stranger
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - The dog that understood Gaelic
MacNeil, Joe Neil - The high price of cream
MacNeil, Jim C. And MacNeil, Joe Neil - Another ghost story
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - More Gaelic conversation
MacNeil, Jim Charlie - O hi ri ill obha ho
MacNeil, Jim Charlie and Sister Margaret Beaton - Ghost story - Father Martin
Beaton, Sister MargaretItem is an audio recording of John E. MacNeil discussing local history, stories, dances and songs.
Prompting sets (for dancing)
Selling of Lobsters
Transportation and travelling over the trail before the Cabot Trail was built
Tom Murphy, on his knees when the church bell rang
Elections in the olden times
Prompting of the square dance by Joe A. MacNeil
Road to the Isles
Hundred Pipers
Joseph Curtis - Ubi Abi & Violin selections
Macneil, Mary E.Item is an audio recording of a conversation with Neil MacQueen of Framboise, N.S. Mr. MacQueen was nearly 100 year old at the time of recording.
His father came from North Uist
His mother a Stewart - her family landed in Grand Mira
No farm implements - the pioneer's only tool was the axe I
The August Gale of 1873
His first pair of shoes made from calves of fishing boats
Making clothes - wool - flax
Weddings - the "reiteach"
Oidhche Calluin customs
Story of a man who walked from Big Pond to North Sydney (N.S.)
No horses - dogs used for hauling
Worked on a farm for James Carlin
Dominion Coal and Steel expropriated much land...
Ho ro mo chuid chuideachd...
In the early days, church services were entirely in Gaelic
Hymn - translation
Hymn
The fais ann do'n feur sharaicht
An t-seann, t-seann sgeula
Item is an audio recording of conversations concerning the Estmere and Little Narrows area. Includes information on the Little Narrows gypsum plant. Featuring :
Matheson, John Sandy - Biographical sketch
Matheson, John Sandy - Biographical sketch
Matheson, Kenneth - Biographical sketch
Matheson, Kenneth - Stories
Matheson, Kenneth - Song: Cumha
Matheson, Kenneth - A'Mhairi dhubh
Matheson, Kenneth - History of gypsum plant
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Presentation to Rev. A.D. MacKinnon
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Historical sketch of Little Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Historical sketch of Little Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph L. - A tragic accident
MacDonald, Joseph L. - A further sketch on gypsum plant
MacLeod, Malcolm - Early days at Little Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceMacDonald, Mr. Eugene:
Ghost stories in Gaelic
Father John Angus Rankin:
A second sight story
Bessie Maceachern:
Am Fleasgach Donn
Billy MacPhee: Violin Selections
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
File contains correspondence between MacKenzie and Sr. Margaret Beaton regarding song collection and song composition. Also included is a number of words and phrases Hugh does not believe to be in use in Scotland.
Item is a magazine produced by the Gaelic Society of the University of Aberdeen. Contains poetry, stories and art from the students.
Item is a sound recording of Flora MacNeil.
Scottish music
Inverness Pipe Band, Inverness: Bagpipes
Winnie Chafe and Dougie MacPhee, New Waterford: Violin, Piano
"My heart is heavy" (Scottish girls)
Buddy MacMaster and Joe Beaton: Violin, Piano
Buddy MacMaster, Judique, and Joe Beaton: Violin, Piano; Tommy MacDonnell - stepdancing.
Dan R. MacDonald and Joe Beaton: Violin, Piano
Allan Gillis, Montreal: Bagpipes
Rev. Donald Rankin and Bessie MacEachern, Creignish: "Mo chruineag Dhonn"
Rev. Donald Rankin and Bessie MacEachern: "Air Fal Il O"
Dan Hugh MacEachern and Joe Beaton) Violin, Piano
Carl MacKenzie: Violin
Buddy MacMaster and Joe Beaton: Violin, Piano; Mary MacDonald - stepdancing.
Dan Hugh MacEachern and Joe Beaton: Violin, Piano
Donald Angus Beaton and Mrs. Donald Beaton (Elizabeth MacEachen): Violin, Piano
Kinnon Beaton, Mabou: Violin
Buddy MacMaster: Violin; Mr. Livingstone of Orangedale - stepdancing.
Jerry Holland, Boston: Violin; young man from Boston played the violin and stepdancing at the same time.
Buddy MacMaster: Violin; dancing by the Mabou Dancers.
Angus Chisholm: Violin
Sandy Boyd: Bagpipes
Buddy MacMaster: Violin; dancing by a Fraser girl.
Rev. Allan MacMullin, Glace Bay: "O Mo Mhairi Lurach... Gleann"
Theresa MacLellan: Mr. Sutherland of Orangedale stepdancing.
Buddy MacMaster and Joe Beaton: Violin, Piano
John Morris Rankin, Mabou: Violin and then piano; nine-year-old boy played violin & then piano.
Allan Gillis, Dan Gillis' nephew: Bagpipes
Buddy MacMaster: Violin; Bryden or (Brian) MacDonald, stepdancing - first time this seven-year-old boy danced.
Grand Finale
Item is a play concerning the 1945 Jacobite rising.
Item is a collection of traditional and contemporary Gaelic songs which are also translated into English.
Item is a publication from North Uist reporting on community events and Gaelic affairs.
Item is a publication from North Uist reporting on community events and Gaelic affairs.
Item is a publication from North Uist reporting on community events and Gaelic affairs.
Item is a periodical containing international news as well as articles on history and technological advancements.
Item is a periodical containing international news as well as articles on history and technological advancements.
Item is a periodical containing international news as well as articles on history and technological advancements.
Item is a sound recording of Alex J. MacDonald
Item is a sound recording of Alisdair Matheson.
Fonds consists of a lament, in Gaelic, written on the death of his wife, with translation into English.
Fonds consists of reproductions of a letter and reply to The Casket regarding an article, "Early Days in Cape Breton" with special reference to the Gaels, criticizing the way in which they were portrayed in the article.
Currie, Michael D.Item is a hand-written copy of Iain MacCormaig (John MacCormick)'s "Peigi Bheag", a play concerning changes to language and culture that come with industrialization.
Item is a translation of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped".
Item is a collection of poems by the bard Alexander MacKinnon that had originally been copied from the bard's own manuscript by John MacLean (Iain Mac Ailein), otherwise known as The Bard MacLean.