Photocopied newspaper cutting about Gordon Donald 1929-1988.
Obituary for Gordon Donald (1929-1988) in Gaelic with English summary.
1998.28.1
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Dates: 1980s
1998.29.2.1
Photocopied article about the loss of the Fokker XXII aircraft `Sylvia Scarlet`, with an accompanying letter.
(1) Article from `Fly Past` Magazine, 1982, about the loss of the Fokker plane `Sylvia Scarlet` shortly after departing from Tiree on 3/7/1943. (2) Letter from Peter Moran, editor of `Aviation Archaeologist` Magazine, dated 27/11/1981 to donor, giving information about the crew of the `Sylvia Scarlet`.
1998.27.11
Photocopied speech by Ronald MacDonald, Cornaigbeg given on 26/7/1986 (2 copies).
Speech by Ronnie MacDonald, Cornaigbeg, given on 26/7/1986 at the opening ceremony of Tur Mhic Chaluim to commemorate one hundred years of the Crofters Act and to honour those who fought for crofters` rights. (For sound recording of event, see AC4 – `Tiree remembers` )
1998.15.1
Photocopied report by Argyll & Bute District about the thatched houses on Tiree, Coll and Mull.
Survey of thatched houses on Tiree, Coll and Mull giving the owner, its listing, rateable value, description, uses, remarks and analysis.
2003.8.8.1
Sepia prints of pen and ink drawings of Tiree by Norman R Hardy, 1984
Sepia-coloured pen and ink drawings of Balinoe, Balemartine and Sandaig Terrace on card by Norman R Hardy in 1984.
2003.3.1
Audio cassette recording of Gordon Donald talking about thatched houses.
Gordon Donald talks about the thatched houses of Tiree, their construction and upkeep, how they withstand storms and differ from ‘black houses’; he lists all the thatched houses in Tiree and their owners and talks about people who can thatch, cutting marram grass, cottars’ houses and their legal rights, and the cost of renovating two thatched houses in Kilmoluaig.
2003.1.21
Colour photograph of a Feis concert in Crossapol Hall in 1988.
Feis concert in Crossapol Hall in 1988. On stage (L-R) Jessie Gray, Balemartine; Morven MacInnes, Ruaig; Ailig Hector MacDonald, Hynish, on the accordion; Niall MacKinnon, Balephetrish; Craig Smith, Crossapol; Mairi Munn, Crossapol; Sarah Holliday, Baugh.
1997.226.3
Booklet `Recipe Book 1: Tray Bakes` produced by Tiree High School in 1986-7.
Booklet of 46 recipes for biscuits, cakes and sweets baked in trays.
1999.144.60
Black and white photograph of Tiree Crofters at the airport in the 1980s.
Tiree crofters returning from a fact-finding trip to Northern Ireland in the 1980s. The plane is a Banderante, possibly South American built. (See 2000.36.1 for colour enlargement, original in Filing Cabinet 4 drawer1 )
1999.144.61
Black and white photograph of a group of pilots at Tiree airport in 1986.
Pilots at Tiree airport in 1986. L-R: Captain Dr Jim Lee; Captain Chris Bartlett; unknown; Captain Dave Mavis. (Original in Filing Cabinet 4 drawer1)
