Guide to the Isle of Tiree, 1965
Short guide to the Island of Tiree. Published ca 1965. Edited and foreward by Mona MacDonald, Tiree. Used by Sheena Wilson, Moss, as she grew up during the 60s and 70s. Includes photos and advertisements. Also a letter from Sheena to An Iodhlann about the book.
Photocard of dipping lug-sail boats
Colour photo postcard of four Tiree dipping lug-sail boats in full sail, ca 1970s.
Photocard of the `Mary Stewart` in Scarinish Harbour ca. 1900
Black & white photo postcard showing the trading ship `Mary Stewart` anchored in Scarinish Harbour, with cattle standing in the sea in the foreground, ca. 1900.
Information about Lieutenant Commander Erick Naslund, Shipping – Tiree, 1941-42
An account of Lieutenant Commander Erick Naslund, who was the Royal Navy Shipping Officer on Tiree during 1941-42. He was responsible for dealing with shipwrecks in the area during WWII, and for preventing looting. He and his family lived in the school house in Scarinish. Written by his daughter. Also emails between An Iodhlann and Brian Harris. The wreck of HMS Sturdy at Sandaig in October 1940 with the loss of 5 lives, may have catalysed sending a Shipping Officer to Tiree.
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Tiree Association constitution and rules card, ca 1965
Small pink folded card containing the constitution and rules of the Tiree Association – An Comunn Tirisdeach, issued to members ca. 1965. Original and photocopy.
Reel of cine film of unknown content
Small reel of cine film of unknown content in a yellow case. From the belongings of Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, (1923-2009).
Ossian magazine 1968 with a poem by Prof. Donald E Meek
Gaelic poem `Tri Rannan Mu`n t-Saoghal` written by Prof. Donald E Meek, Caoles, in the Ossian magazine 1968. See page 33.
Hand-made poster for “Bothan Seonaige” – Janet`s Bothy/Shop, ca. 1970
Hand-made poster for fictitious shop `Bothan Seonaige` – Janet`s Bothy, listing in Gaelic items that can be bought, such as whiskys `Each Crubach` – Black Horse, and `Glè Bhochd` – Very Poor, and unusual items ceann gropaig – sheep`s head, and cung fhuasgladh – laxative. Made by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, ca 1970. Unknown purpose.
Pamphlet protesting against the proposed closure of Kirkapol Church, 1964
Original and photocopy of news-typed pamphlet produced by the Oban Times in 1964, protesting against the planned closure of Kirkapol Parish Church. Written by `Onlooker` (possibly a Tiree resident).
Gaelic song `Oran Noan` with English translation
Photocopies of handwritten and typed Gaelic song `Oran Noan` by Noan on board S.S. Buteshire in 1939, with an original handwritten translation in English.
