Two colour photographs showing details of the headstone of Colin MacPhail (1895-1988), Crossapol, who was buried alongside his wife in Kilchattan Kirkyard on the island of Luing.
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Two colour photographs showing details of the headstone of Colin MacPhail (1895-1988), Crossapol, who was buried alongside his wife in Kilchattan Kirkyard on the island of Luing.
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Handwritten letter dated 1978 from Rev Hector Macpherson, The Manse, Parish of Tiree and Coll, to Colin MacPhail (1895-1988), Crossapol, thanking him for taking a forthcoming church service at Heylipol. Mrs Vivienne Johnston is mentioned as the organist.
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Letters to Colin MacPhail and John MacDonald, both Crossapol, from Scottish Airways regarding car hire, 1938
Original (and photocopy) of a typed letter, enclosure and envelope from the Director of Scottish Airways, Mr Nicholson, to Colin MacPhail, Crossapol, regarding John MacDonald`s (15 Crossapol) proposal to hire out his car to passengers. A second photocopy is included in the Colin MacPhail Collection 2013.36.6.
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The Colin MacPhail collection – file binder 3
Collection of original letters, documents, photographs etc. from 1920-1970, found in Colin MacPhail`s byre at Crossapol. Includes: correspondence and articles regarding school, doctors, foster children and personal shopping. For example:
The Kerol Stockowner`s Notebook 1924
Small orange/brown card covered notebook for the recording the use of `Kerol` products as stock remedies. Includes instructions for use, testimonials, calendar, advice regarding ailments, and pages for the stockperson`s own notes. Handwritten notes are by Colin MacPhail of Crossapol.
Book of postage stamps 1929
Book of postage stamps from 1929 containing four 1/2 d stamps bearing King George`s head and “Postal Union Congress 1929” , information about postal rates and various adverts. From Colin MacPhail`s byre at Crossapol.
Map of Tiree showing proposed new roads in 1937
Annotated map of Tiree hand-drawn by Argyll County`s Engineer in 1937, showing the position of proposed new roads at Cornaig-Balevullin and Barrapol-Kilkenneth. Scale 1 inch to 1 mile. Found in Colin MacPhail`s byre at Crossapol. (photocopy in the `Map Key` folder in the main store)
The Colin MacPhail collection – file folder 1
Collection of original letters, documents, photographs etc. from 1920-1970, found in Colin MacPhail`s byre at Crossapol. Includes: biography of Colin MacPhail with birth, marriage & death certificates, correspondence and articles regarding the Tiree Show, photographs, wartime preparations, the Tiree Association, Northern & Scottish Airways and personal letters. For example:
The Colin MacPhail collection – file folder 2
Collection of original letters, documents, photographs etc. from 1920-1970, found in Colin MacPhail`s byre at Crossapol. Includes: correspondence and articles about his crofts and crofting, drainage, auction marts and the Balephetrish Sheep Stock Club. For example: