Photocopied magazine article about the occupation of Greenhill farm by crofters in 1886.
Article about the occupation of Greenhill farm by crofters in 1886, illustrated with engravings.
1998.37.13
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Dates: 1880s
1998.31.1
Photocopied booklet `MacAidh Thiridhe` by elder Norman MacDonald
Book about United Free Church minister Donald MacKay who served Tiree for 29 years between 1882 and 1911. The church is now Kirkapol Guest House and the manse Taigh a` Ruadh.
1998.27.11
Photocopied speech by Ronald MacDonald, Cornaigbeg given on 26/7/1986 (2 copies).
Speech by Ronnie MacDonald, Cornaigbeg, given on 26/7/1986 at the opening ceremony of Tur Mhic Chaluim to commemorate one hundred years of the Crofters Act and to honour those who fought for crofters` rights. (For sound recording of event, see AC4 – `Tiree remembers` )
1999.117.17
Black and white photograph of Catherine MacLean taken in the 1880s or 1890s.
Catherine MacLean (Ceite Ardbeg) taken in the 1880s or 1890s in Glasgow where she was a dressmaker.
1999.117.23
Black and white photograph of Lachlan MacLean of Cornaigbeg.
Lachlan MacLean of Cornaigbeg who married Euphemia MacFadyen of Caoles in 1867 and emigrated to Canada in 1879 with their three surviving children, Christina (11), John (5) and Mary (3).
1999.117.25
Black and white photograph of Donald MacLean, Whitehouse, and his wife Margaret Ann Farquharson.
Donald MacLean of Whitehouse and his wife Margaret Ann Farquharson.
1999.117.40
Black and white photograph of Christina MacLean nee MacDonald.
Christina MacDonald (1809-1903), sister-in-law of Rev. Archibald Farquharson. She came to Tiree to keep house for him and bring up his two daughter. She later married Charles MacLean, turner of Cornaigmore sliabh, and two sons, Donald and Archie (see C68 and C67).
1999.117.42
Colour photograph of an early painting by Duncan MacGregor Whyte.
An early painting by Duncan MacGregor Whyte. On the the left is one of the three thatched house behind Whitehouse, Cornaigbeg; on the right is the old manse.
2003.8.13
Paperback book `Eilein na h-Oige` edited by Ronald Black.
The poems and hymns of Father Allan McDonald (Maighstir Ailein, 1859-1905).
1997.226.13
Book `Starlight though the Shadows` by Frances Ridley Havergal.
Religious tract inscribed on flyleaf `Marianne Brown With Good Wishes From Victoria Campbell Sep. 20 1887 Tiree`.