Audio cassette recording of a ceilidh in Crosspol Hall recorded by the BBC in 1970.
A ceilidh in Crosspol Hall recorded by the BBC in 1970. (content unknown)
2001.204.1
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Dates: 1970s
2001.198.1
Audio cassette recording of Angus MacLean interviewed by Maggie Campbell in Scarinish on 20/11/01.
Angus MacLean of Scarinish talks to Maggie Campbell in November 2001 about his time in the fire service after the RAF left, the first fire leader Neil Gunn from Heanish and his team, the Western Area Fire Service in the 1950s, using a Hathaway pump, the fire box at Taigh na Beairt in Scarinish, the new fire station beside the hotel, the first fire tender in 1970, the better equipment under Strathclyde Fire Brigade, several fires including two fatal ones and the improvements in the service.
2001.199.1
Audio cassette recording of Stewart Langley interviewed by Maggie Campbell in Kirkapol on 17/11/01
Stewart Langley of Kirkapol talks to Maggie Campbell in November 2001 about his time in the Volunteer Fire Service from 1967 to 2001, about the fire engines, breathing apparatus and fire hazards, the difficulties of recruiting fire-fighters and the improvements he’s seen during his time in the service.
1997.26.1.1
Photocopies of posters for two auction sales in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, Canada.
(1) List of household items, antiques, gun and rifles for auction from the McDonald Farm west of Shoal Lake. Al MacDonald or his ancestors presumably had some Tiree connection. The poster states that many of the articles had been used in the households for more than 70 years. (2) List of items for auction in the Shoal Lake Curling Rink.
1997.26.3
Photocopy (enlarged) of newspaper cutting reporting the engagement of The Duke of Argyll`s daughter.
The engagement of Lady Jeanne Campbell, daughter of the Duke of Argyll and the Hon. Mrs Kidd, to Mr William Ropner.
2001.193.2
Laser copy of photograph of Danina MacCallum of Port Ban, Caoles.
Danina MacCallum, Port Ban, Caoles with two collie dogs. Original from Donald Brown, Vaul.
2001.195.2
Book `Single-Handed – General practitioners in Remote and Rural Areas` by Rosie Donovan & John Bain
Textual na dphotographic record of single-handed GPs who serve small and isloated communities in the Highlands and Islands and other remote areas of Scotland.
1997.20.1
Extract from Aberdeen University Review – `Gaelic: A Future for the Heritage` a talk given by Prof. Donald Meek, with photocopy.
Talk given by Professor Meek at the Conference on `Traditional Culture and Cultural Policy in Scotland`, marking the inauguration of the Elphinstone Institute at Aberdeen University in 1996.
1997.9.1.1
Plans of proposed extensions to Kirkapol and Sorobaigh graveyards
(1) Plan of proposed extension to Kirkapol graveyard produced by the County Engineer`s Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll. (2) Plan of Sorobaigh graveyard.
1998.4.1
Photocopied newspaper article about the 1971 Tiree Agricultural Show.
Description of, and judges` views on, the stock entered in the Agricultural Show held at Crossapol, including results of Home Industries and Horticultural sections, children`s competitions and dog show, plus 7 black and white photos.