Paper about iron ore deposits on Tiree, 1949
Photocopy of a paper about an investigation of magnetite (iron ore) deposits in Tiree particularly one that runs from Loch a` Phuill to Loch Bhasapol.
2011.94.3
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Object Type: academia
2011.93.3
Poem by Rev. Hector Cameron, ca 1933
Typed transcript of a poem in English written around 1933 by the Rev. Hector Cameron for the children at Cornaigmore about summers spent on the beach. Four 4-line verses beginning “When I was a laddie I often did stray”, with each verse ending “bonnie Traigh Mhor”.
2011.94.1
Extract from a report about iron ore resources in Britain during WWII
Photocopied extract of a report about wartime investigations into the the iron ore resources on Tiree. Extracted from a full report about the ihaematite and manganese ore resources of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1913-1941.
2011.73.1
Information about Iron Age pottery
Information about Iron Age pottery design, markings and uses from a CBA Research Report, including theories about the presence of post-firing drilled holes. Includes printed email from Ian Hewitt regarding holes in Iron Age pottery.
2011.65.2
Tiree song `Cuimhneachain m`oige` by Alastair MacNeill
Sheet music and lyrics for a Tiree duanag `Cuimhneachain m`oige / Childhood Memories` by Alastair MacNeill, Hynish. Includes Gaelic and English lyrics. Arrangement by music teacher Martin Wilson, the brother of Derek Wilson (Carrier Services, Oban), who deliver to Tiree.
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2011.52.1
Print-out of the full text for `Lines Below the Waves`
Unbound print-out of the full text (no photos) for `Lines Below the Waves` – the history of fishing on Tiree, written by Dr John Holliday for the An Iodhlann summer exhibition in 2005.
2011.44.1
Memories of Balemartine Primary School: 1944-52
Typed autobiographical account of the school days of Alistair MacNeill, Hynish, at Balemartine Primary between 1944 and 1952. Includes a second bound copy for exhibitions.
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2011.41.1
Letter recollecting visits to Tiree by the gandson of William & Effie Dickie, Caoles
Handwritten letter from Jason Mauchan of Canada about his memories of his times on Tiree when he stayed with his grandparents William & Effie Dickie of Caoles in the 1970s-80s.
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2011.31.1
Five folders of text for Tiree Place Names by Niall Brownlie
Five A4 pocket folders and four 3 1/2 inch floppy disks of texts for Tiree place name derivations by Niall Brownlie, ca 2005.
2011.27.8
Loose sheets of handwritten Gaelic songs
Ten loose sheets of paper of handwritten Gaelic songs and poems. Belonged to William MacLean, Balinoe (1929-2011).
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