Correspondence and photographs about HMS Tiree, 2012
Correspondence from Edward Fordrey of Wimbledon who served on HMS Tiree disposing of shipwrecks just after WWII. Includes descriptions of the dangerous work he carried out and reprints of six photographs. The ships bell and ensigns are on display at Tiree High School. Four photographs digitised and accessioned separately R120-R123.
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Book “Postbus Country” by Joan Burnie 1994
Hardback book about the rural communities of Scotland and the history of the Royal Mail-operated Postbus that served them since 1968. Signed on the inside front cover “To Flora & Lachie (MacLean, Druimfraoich), with love and all good wishes for 29th June and 14th July 1995. From Mary and Tom”
Union Jack flag
Well used Union Jack flag brought home by Lachie MacLean, Druimfraoich, when he left the Navy. It was last flown by the roadside on the occasion of Ian and Elizabeth Brown`s (Crossapol) wedding in 1984, when it was still the custom for island residents to fly flags on wedding days. (ON LOAN – to be returned to Lachie`s family on request.)
Scanned letter from Mary F MacArthur, Balinoe, to Lorraine Fletcher, Oregon, 1976
Printed scan of handwritten letter from Mary F MacArthur, Balinoe, to Lorraine Fletcher, Oregon, dated 1976, and emailed information regarding the family trees of both correspondents from Glenda Franklin, Canada, dated 27/3/2012 and Louise MacDougall 28/3/12. Includes a family tree for Hugh MacArthur & Mary MacLean of Sandaig and the death certificate for Alexander MacArthur (1855-1927). Mary MacArthur is descended from Donald `the Pilot` MacLean, and has links to Flo and Andy Straker`s MacArthur line.
Audio recording of James MacDonald, Kilmoluaig, in 2009
Audio recording on minidisc of James MacDonald alking with Maggie Campbell about his school days. Recorded at his home in Kilmoluaig on 28/08/09.
Audio recording of Donald Archie Brown, Balephuil, in 2010
Audio recording on minidisc of Donald Archie Brown talking with Maggie Campbell about his life in Balephuil in his young days during the 1930-40s. Recorded at his home `Abhainn Bhi`, Balephuil, on 20/01/10.
Audio recording of Murdoch MacDonald, Kilmoluaig, in 2010
Audio recording on minidisc of Murdoch MacDonald talking with Maggie Campbell about tinkers and travelling people on Tiree. Recorded at his home 8 Kilmoluaig on 02/02/10.
Audio recording of Carol Stoker, Scarinish, in 2010
Audio recording on minidisc of Carol Stoker talking with Maggie Campbell about her visits to Tiree over the past 50 years. Recorded at her holiday home `Eastview`, Scarinish, on 15/08/10.
Audio recording of Jean MacCallum, Balevullin, in 2011
Audio recording on minidisc of Jean MacCallum talking with Maggie & Eilidh Campbell about the differences between crofting during her youth and today. Recorded at her home in Balevullin on 07/04/11.
Audio recording of Audrey Carter, Balephetrish & Crossapol, in 2009
Audio recording on minidisc of Audrey Carter talking with Maggie Campbell about the guesthouse she ran at Hillcrest, Balephetrish. Recorded at her home `Matlock`, Crossapol, on 10/02/09.
