Acquisitions

2024.26.1

Softback book “‘Prospects Are Improving’ The Story of Francis Simpson and family, Manitoba Pioneers” by Francis Simpson

Francis Simpson emigrated from Lancashire, England to Manitoba, Canada in 1882. He wrote his life story which was found and published by his descendants.

There are numerous references to the Lamont family of Tiree and a chapter on a visit to Tiree in 1905.

2024.25.1

Hardback book ‘Carmina Gadelica – Ortha nan Gaidheal, Vol. VI’ of hymns and incantations from the highlands and islands of Scotland, translated into English by Alexander Carmichael, 1900.

2024.23.9

From a collection of photographs belonging to Chrissie Murray of Shulishader, Isle of Lewis. From her time serving with the NAAFI at RAF Tiree during the 2nd World War. On the back of the photo is written, “NAAFI girls Tiree, Chrissie standing on left”

Other photos in this collection are to be found under 2024.23

More photos and Chrissie’s story can be found at 2024.6