Postbus timetable, ca. 1990
Orange-coloured postcard showing the timetable and fares of the Tiree Postbus around 1990. Original and photocopy.
2010.53.29
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Dates: 1990s
2010.53.30
Booklet “Practical Hints for Lobster Fishermen”, ca. 1980
Paper-covered blue booklet produced by the Fisheries Board for Scotland containing advice for lobster fishermen. Belonged to the uncle of Alasdair Sinclair, Brock.
2010.53.31
Programme for a sculpture trail in Milton in 1996
Coloured programme and poster for “Sculptures in Water”, an exhibition trail of sculptures by international artists at Milton in July-August 1996. Organised by Tiree Art Enterprises and featuring work by Derek Wolstencroft, Milton.
2010.53.35
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).
2010.53.41
Alasdair Sinclair`s canvas briefcase
Cream-coloured canvas briefcase with brown leather covered handle, hand-made by Alasdair Sinclair of Brock, and used by him on his near-daily visits to An Iodhlann where he was a key member of the committee until his death in 2009.
2010.46.1
Letter and account of RAF airman F.C.”Freddie” Gee`s time on Tiree 1944-45
Letter from F.C.”Freddie” Gee to Dr Holliday regarding his enclosed account of his days on Tiree as an RAF Meterological Air Observer during WWII. He wrote it for his grandchildren and includes mention of two Tiree school teachers, May and Grace, whom he befriended, and Corporal Eddie Rudd who later taught his children at school. Includes contact photographs of F. Gee and various images from Tiree. See also photographs P103-P107.
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2010.46.2
Book “Even the Birds Were Walking – the story of wartime meteorological reconnaissance”
Hardback book “Even the Birds Were Walking – the story of wartime meteorological reconnaissance” including sections on RAF Tiree 518 Squadron Met. Observers during WWII. Many black and white photos.
2010.41.1
Book “The Second Torpedo” about the torpedoing of the SS Volendam, by Ilene Birkwood
Softback book “The Second Torpedo” about the torpedoing of the SS Volendam, which was evacuating 300 school children from England to Canada in 1940. The author, Ilene Birkwood, was one of the surviving children. The ship`s purser`s body washed up on Tiree and was buried in Kirkapol cemetery – see pages 89-90.
2010.38.1
Book “The land below the waves”
Book “The land below the waves – Tiree past and present” by Donneil Kennedy of Tiree ancestry.
2010.19.2
Large folder of various documents relating to the construction of An Talla
Large file folder containing various documents relating to the construction of the new community hall – An Talla. Belonged to Pete Blackhall, The Glebe, Scaranish, and titled `Pete`s Working File`. Includes contact list, budgets, minutes of committee meetings, quotations, plans and drawings.