Recollections of the wrecking of the SS Laristan in 1942
Typed recollections of Alice Atkins (Ian Atkins` mother) regarding the shipwreck of the SS Laristan at Hough on January 19th 1942.
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2013.92.1
Notes on Gaelic words and phrases made by George Holleyman in 1942-43
Photocopy of George Holleyman`s notebooks in which he recorded Gaelic words, phrases, idioms, sayings, children`s games & toys, song titles, Tiree dishes, and girls & boys names that he heard while serving in the RAF on Tiree in 1942-43, and a list of books about Tiree.
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Notes on Gaelic songs and poems made by George Holleyman in 1942-43
Photocopy of notebooks containing Gaelic songs and poems collected by George Holleyman while he served on RAF Tiree during 1942-43.
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Poem `Tiree` written by George Holleyman and dated 1941
Photocopy of a typed poem about Tiree in English composed by George Holleyman while he served with RAF Tiree during 1941-1943.
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Booklet `West Highland Notes and Queries`, January 2013
Paper-covered booklet of articles by the Society of West Highlands & Islands Historical Research. Contents: The Lamonts; The 84th Royal Highland Emigrant`s Pipe Banner; An Account of the Isle of Coll (4) – Arileod & Ballard; The Cecil Street Coffee House MacLeans; Weaver`s Castle; Moated Houses.
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Booklet `West Highland Notes & Queries`, May 2013
Paper-covered booklet of articles by the Society of the West Highland & Island Historical Research. Contents:1467 MS. The MacLeans; An Account of the Isle of Coll – Knockleathan; Fort Dewart, Pennsylvania; Macleans in Barra; The 84th`s Pipe Banner; Hugh Gray, Inn Keeper in Coll; Torloisk, Isle of Mull; An Account of the Isle of Coll (4).
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Poem `New Year Resolution (part 1)` by Duncan Campbell
Typed religious poem by Duncan Campbell. Date and details unknown. Includes photocopy.
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Testimony to be read out in front of the congregation, 1919
Photocopy of a hand-written personal testimony apparently to be read out in front of the church congregation. Dated Thursday the 2nd of October 1919.
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Letter from Rev. Neil MacLean, 1851
Transcript of a letter from Rev Neil MacLean, Gott, in 1851 to his sister-in-law, the widow of Alexander MacLean, telling of the sudden death of “our dear Donald”, the affect on his mother and the funeral.
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