Gaelic bible given to John MacKinnon, Kirkapol, by Lady Victoria in 1910
Dark leather-bound Gaelic bible (1831) given to John MacKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol, by Lady Victoria Campbell (the Duke of Argyll`s sister) on July 6th 1910, and inscribed by her “in memory of much faithful service to his friend” and verse (3) of the English hymn `The Saints of God!` by W. MacLagan (1869). ON LOAN
Cut-throat razor made during 1890-1920
`Mab` cut-throat razor with ivory handle in its original brown cardboard box. Used by John MacKinnon of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol. Made by Mab Co., Birmingham, 1890-1920. Advertised as “Can be used entirely without stropping. At the Great Shaving Contest at the Royal Aquarium, little Nelly Wick shaved five men in 4 minutes and 42 seconds with the Mab Razor.
Letters regarding the registration of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol with the Scottish Land Court, 1955
Six letters and documents regarding the registration of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol with the Scottish Land Court and subsequent transfer of tenancy from John MacKinnon to his daughter Elsie MacKinnon in 1955. Documents are from Argyll Estates, Hosack & Sutherland, Solicitors, Oban, and the Scottish Land Court.
Collection of 20 photographs and information relating to the MacKinnon family of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol, and others.
Collection of 20 original black & white and colour photographs relating to the MacKinnons of Kirkapol and their families in Canada, Johnnie MacInnes, ? Munn, Angela MacRae, Mary MacKinnon, Alic MacPhail, Armstrong, Flora MacPhail, John Armstrong, over the period 1850-1985, plus hand-written information provided by Fiona MacKinnon, Lodge Farm. Seven photos accessioned separately L7, M11 & Q149-Q153.
Aerial hotograph of the MacKinnon homestead, Canada.
Black & white aerial photograph of the MacKinnon homestead in Canada around 1960. John MacKinnon, Kirkapol, farmed here before coming home to Tiree in the 1930s.
Compulsory Vaccination notice issued on the birth of John MacKinnon, Lodge Farm in November 1885.
Compulsory Vaccination notice issued on the birth of John MacKinnon, Lodge Farm in November 1885.
Nine receipts from coal merchant Charles Lamont of Ruaig from 1940 to 1955.
Nine receipts from coal merchant Charles Lamont of Ruaig to John MacKinnon, Lodge Farm, Kirkapol dated from 1940 to 1955
Collection of assorted croft and household receipts paid by John MacKinnon of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
Assorted croft and household receipts paid by John MacKinnon of Lodge Farm, Kirkapol including a 1940 bill from J. H. MacDonald for a coffin, a 1940 bill from D. & H. MacArthur Stores in Scarinish a 1934 bill from joiner and contractor Hugh MacDonald of Kenovay, a 1949 wireless licence and a 1975 bill from Andrew Irvine, Tighnabruaich.
Collection of receipts dated 1951-1967 for sale of stock from Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
Collection of receipts from National Commercial Bank dated 1951-1967 for sale of stock from Lodge Farm, Kirkapol; a letter from Hugh MacKinnon, Crossapol enclosing a cheque for the purchase of lambs; Department of Agriculture receipt for payment for servicing a mare.
Collection of Council Rateable Valuation Notices and Rate receipts for Lodge Farm, Kirkapol.
Three Council Rateable Valuation Notices for 1956 and 1961-2 for Lodge Farm, Kirkapol; collection of rates receipts from 1941 to 1968.
