Tin of `Snowfire` facial cream, ca. 1950
Small round tin of `Snowfire` vanishing cream for women. It was applied to the face to improve complexion. Advertised for sale in 1948. Found while digging in a garden at Heanish.
2013.85.1
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Dates: 1940s
2013.82.23
Notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1949 regarding the cancellation of the Ruaig and District Agricultural Society
Printed transcript of a notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1949 regarding the cancellation of the Ruaig and District Agricultural Society Ltd.
2013.82.24
Notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1943 regarding Barbara Curran changing her name to Bridget Curran.
Printed transcript of a notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1943 regarding Barbara Curran`s intention of changing her name to Bridget Curran. Bridget worked at the Scottish Cooperative Wholesale Society (SCWS) Canteen on Tiree.
2013.82.25
Notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1943 regarding the dissolution of the Balephetrish Sheep Stock Club Cooperative Credit Society.
Printed transcript of a notice from the Edinburgh Gazette 1943 regarding the dissolution of the Balephetrish Sheep Stock Club Cooperative Credit Society Ltd.
2013.78.1
Gaelic Bible, 1914
Small, black hardback Gaelic Bible published in 1914. Signed on the inside cover as belonging to “John Munn, Heanish”. Found during renovations of his house at Heanish in 2013.
2013.79.1
Register of Members of the Tiree Baptist Church, 1874-1958
Photocopy of the Register of Members of the Tiree Baptist Church from 1874 to 1958. Lists names, townships, date admitted to membership, by profession or transfer, date membership ceased and cause, and remarks. Given to Gordon Scott by Professor Donald Meek in May 2013.
2013.80.2
WWII course book about ammunitions, ca. 1940
Ring-binder file folder of typed text, diagrams and hand-written notes about the use and care of ammunitions during WWII. Used by trainees taking courses. Subjects include; pyrotechnics demolition, explosives, pistol revolver, rifle, cameras, workshops. Hand-written on inside front cover is “A.R. Rodger, 45 Course, 6 Squad.
2013.76.2
Tin container for waterproof plastic dressings ca 1930s
Small thin metal tin for Burdall`s waterproof plastic dressings (empty). Orange lid with black and white text. Probably manufactured around the 1930s.
2013.72.1
Correspondence regarding the weather station at Cornaigmore in the 1920s
Photocopies of correspondence regarding the installation of the weather station at Cornaigmore School in the 1920s. From Kew National Archives. See 2013.72.2 for accompanying maps.