Distric Nurse`s badge
Fabric badge that would have been sewen to the uniform of the District Nurse. Oval, black and blue fabric with silver metallic embroidered emblam surrounded by the words “The College of Nursing – Founded MCMXVI”. Belonged to the aunt of Fiona Maxwell, Kenovay.
Nurse`s metal badge from the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow
Enamelled round metal badge that would have been worn by nurses at the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow. Bears a prowling panther with the St. Andrews cross in blue and white in the background and the words “Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow” around the edge. Has the name “Flora Campbell” engraved on the back.
Photograph of Mrs Margaret Hunter (nee Findlater) ca 1930.
Black & white portrait photograph of Mrs Margaret Hunter around 1930. Known as Nurse Findlater, she met and married Dr David Hunter while working on Tiree during the 1930s. They lived at Baugh House. The couple later moved to Aberdeenshire(?), returning occasionally to holiday on Tiree.
Email about Charles MacKinnon who emigrated from Tiree to Australia in 1862
Printed email from Allison McKinnon, Canada, to Alasdair Sinclair, An Iodhlann, regarding her research into Captain Charles McKinnon of Sydney, who emmigrated from Tiree to Australia in 1862, and the ships that he sailed with, including the Bungarie, Melrose and Woodbine. Includes information on his descendents.
Letter from Jaccie E Bull to her cousin Mary (MacKinnon?) in 1929
Photocopy of a hand-written letter from Jaccie E Bull, Edson (?), Canada, to her cousin Mary (a MacKinnon?) dated 18th December 1929. Mentions Tiree MacKinnons.
Photograph of the novellist Alistair MacLean as a baby with his family ca. 1925.
Black & white photograph of the Rev. Alistair MacLean and his wife Mary Lamont with their sons L-R Lachlan, Ian and Alistair, outside the manse in Daviot. Mary is carrying the fourth brother Gillespie. Rev. Alistair MacLean was the son of Lachlan MacLean, Tiree. Alistair junior wrote several famous novels, some of which were made into films e.g. `Where Eagles Dare`. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
Photograph of the novellist Alistair MacLean as a child, ca. 1930
Black & white photograph of the novelist Alistair MacLean as a child sitting on the lap of the manse housekeeper, Janet McNiel, in his father`s car outside the manse in Daviot around 1930. The other children are Alastair’s “little friends from school”, who may include his brothers. Alistair was the grandson of Lachlan MacLean of Tiree and wrote several famous novels, some of which were made into films e.g. `Where Eagles Dare`. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
Photograph of the manse at Daviot where novellist Alistair MacLean was brought up.
Black & white photograph of the manse at Daviot, near Inverness, where the novellist Alistair MacLean was brought up. Alistair was the grandson of Lachlan MacLean of Tiree and wrote several famous novels, some of which were made into films e.g. `Where Eagles Dare`. (Original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2)
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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DVD compilation of old films about Tiree
DVD compilation of six old films about Tiree created for the 2009 Feis Thiriodh film show from archive material from An Iodhlann – with accompanying programme. (1) Family holiday on Tiree 1957, (2) formation of the Crofters` Union 1985, (3) centenary of 1886 Crofters Act 1986, (4) Tiree Association sports day and first commercial flight 1929, (5) Tiree school trip to see concord at Heathrow 1984, (6) about Tiree with a ceilidh in the Lodge Hotel 1992.
