Brass deck light from HMS Sturdy which was wrecked on the rocks off Sandaig in 1940.
2009.93.1
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2009.92.5
Photograph of a crumbling black-roofed house at Mannal in 2006
Colour photograph of `Taigh Eoghainn `ic Alasdair`, next to `Hillview`, Mannal, in 2006. The house has since been demolished. (Original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2).
2009.90.5
Photograph of Neil MacDonald and Murdoch MacLean thatching a house, ca 1985.
Colour photograph of Neil MacDonald, Kenovay (Niall dubh) and Murdoch MacLean, Kilmoluaig, (Murchadh Eachainn) thatching Neil`s old house in Kenovay around 1985. (Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 2).
2009.90.1
Charts and plans for the construction of Skerryvore lighthouse
Photocopied pages of charts and plans from Stevenson`s account of Skerryvore lighthouse, published in 1843. Includes: map of Britain showing location of Tiree and Skerryvore, plan of Hynish showing pier, dock reservoir, lightkeepers and seamens houses etc., charts of Skerryvore rocks and minor skerries, plans of Skerryvore rocks showing during low and high tides, plans of the curves for the lighthouse towers, engineers sketch of the marine dynamometer, plans of the temporary barrack, scaled elevation of completed lighthouse, longitudinal and transverse sections of the lighthouse, engineers sketches of the balance crane used and Hynish dock. An online version can be viewed at https://archive.org/details/accountofskerryv1848stev
2009.89.2
Digital scanned copy of military Scroll/Certificate commemorating the service and life of Hugh Lamont, Mannal (1885-1917), who died whilst serving with the Argyll and Southern Highlanders during World War I. Accompanied by a commemorative plaque.
2009.86.1
Copy of portrait “A Tiree Girl”
Colour print of a portrait “A Tiree Girl”, belonging to Su and Ian Aitkens, Balephuil. The girl is thought to be Ellen MacDonald, Balephuil (1886-1988), who emigrated to Manitoba, Canada, in 1910 with her sister Catherine. Unknown artist, although could have been painted by D. MacGregor-Whyte in the 1930s, who painted “The Lady of the Manse” in 1935, also owned by the Aitkens. See 2009.86.2.
2009.85.2
Mouth organ
Wood and metal mouth organ belonging to Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol. Model: JNTERMEZZO, made by Jos. Fischer, registered in Germany.
2009.85.1
Brown metal buckle (brass?) showing shield/crest
Brown metal buckle belonging to Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol. Ornate. Shows a shield or crest bearing three roses and a star, and the words “distribute chirfullie”.
2009.79.1
Collection book for subscriptions towards the upkeep of Soroby Cemetery 1908-1954
Small notebook containing handwritten record of names and amount given towards the upkeep of Sorobie Cemetery between 1908 and 1954. Names include: Donald Lamont (The Land, father of Mary lamont, Mod Gold Medalist), Donald Campbell (“the ban”, grandfather of Alasdair Sinclair Greenhill “Alasdair beag na Cachala”), Gilleasbuig Campbell (his borther), Donald MacLean, Balinoe (his nickname Donald a` Tommy was to do with his hat, great uncle of Willie MacLean, Balinoe), John MacDonald, Sandaig (“Beegee”). Also a small type-written note informing subscribers of Argyll County Council`s failure to keep the cemetery in an orderly state and the need to revive the subscriptions system. The notebook was evidently passed around between subscribers.
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