Scaled-down proof of HMS Sturdy exhibition panels
Printed, scaled-down proof of the HMS Sturdy exhibition panels from An Iodhlann 2010-11. Rolled. Made by Colin Woodcock, Balemartine.
2011.9.1
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Dates: 1940s
2011.12.1
Letters and papers relating to the take-over of land on Tiree for the RAF base, 1940-1942
Letters and papers relating to the take-over of land on Tiree for the RAF base, 1940-1942. Includes papers from the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Executive Committee for North Argyll, Scottish Office, Air Ministry, article from `The Scottish Farmer` 1940 – “Land seized: tenant thrown out”, Scottish Home Department, Fisheries Division and Argyll Estates. Some marked `Secret`.
2011.6.1
Letter from Catriona Watt, Glasgow to Dr John Holliday dated 7/12/10 about the `SS Malve`, a Finnish steamship that ran aground off Balephetrish Bay in 1931, plus two photographs (P101 & P102). Catriona`s grandparents woke to find it aground in front of their house – Port na Criche, Cornaigbeg.
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2011.5.9
Photograph of the headmaster`s house at Cornaigmore, 1940s
Black & white photograph of the headmaster Mr Alan MacDougall`s house at Cornaigmore during the 1940s.
2011.5.13
Black & white photograph of two County Sports Cups won by the MacNeill brothers, John and Alistair, of Hynish around 1950, after completion of the front extension of Cornaigmore School.
2011.5.14
Photograph of pupils and teachers marching to the School Sports Day, 1930s-40s.
Black & white photograph of pupils and teachers marching to the School Sports Day at Cornaigmore in the 1930s-40s. Note the shinty sticks in the air!
2011.5.15
Photograph of school pupils playing shinty in the 1930s-40s.
Black & white photograph of Cornaigmore School pupils playing shinty in the 1930s-40s.
2011.5.16
Photograph of a school sports tug o` war contest
Black & white photograph of a Tug o` War contest at the School Sports Day at Cornaigmore during the 1930s-40s.
2011.5.6
Photograph of Alan MacDougall, headmaster of Cornaigmore School in the 1940s, and his wife
Black & white photograph of Mr Alan Campbell MacDougall and his wife Alice (nee MacMillan), 1940s. Mr MacDougall was headmaster at Cornaigmore School from 1940. He died in 1969 when he fell between the pier and the ferry. Alice MacMillan was the science teacher.
2011.5.7
Photograph of Mr MacDougall, headmaster, at the north entrance of Cornaigmore School, 1940s
Black & white photograph of Mr Alan Campbell MacDougall, headmaster, standing outside the north entrance to Cornaigmore School during the 1940s.
