Birth certificate of Margaret Dorothy MacFadyen in 1918.
Photocopy of birth certificate of Margaret Dorothy MacFadyen (29th Dec. 1918, Glasgow), daughter of George MacFadyen and Jennie Williams. George was brought up by his grandparents, Allan and Amelia MacFadyen of the Scarinish Inn.
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Account of the death of Private Hugh MacKinnon, Ruaig/Glasgow, 1918
Document about the death of Private Hugh MacKinnon, son of Mary Ann and Donald McKinnon, (Ruaig/Glasgow), who was killed in action near Meuouvers, France, in 1918 whilst serving with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in World War I. Researched and written by his uncle Iain A. Sinclair. Includes family tree, photographs, maps for the location of the grave in France, newspaper cutting from the Oban Times, 1919, a letter from Hugh`s former employer The Union Cold Storage Company, Glasgow, to Hugh`s mother on news of his death, photos of items returned to his mother, copies of letters from the Imperial War Graves Commission and the British Red Cross and Order of St. John, copy of birth certificate, copy of commemorative scroll, photo of bronze medallion, copy of note of condolence from Buckingham Palace.
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Collection of texts and photos relating to the Bard John MacLean of Glen Bard, Nova Scotia, 1787-1848
Collection of copies of texts and photos relating to the Bard John MacLean 1787-1848. Born in Caolas, Tiree. Emmigrated to Nova Scotia in 1819 with his wife and children, arriving in Pictou, NS. Famous for his many poems. Includes poems, biographies, information on his house in NS, a genealogical account of the MacLeans and Sinclairs of Glen Bard. Collection compiled by his descendants, Angus and Mary MacLean, Scarinish in 2008.
Papers from Cairdean nan Taighean Tugha – Friends of the Thatched Houses
Papers and documents relating to `Cairdean nan Taighean Tugha – Friends of the Thatched Houses` a Tiree based charity set up to help preserve traditional Highland thatched buildings in Argyll, particularly Tiree. Chaired by Alex MacArthur, Heylipol, Coordinated by Donald MacDonald, Heanish, Secretary James Souness, Lochgilphead. Documents include: (1) Invitation to become a member, (2) Constitution – 198?, (3) minutes of a meeting 16 Sept 1998, (4) minutes of AGM 12 July 1999, (5) minutes of a meeting 30 Aug 1999.
Report on “The Repair of Fire Damage at Skerryvore Lighthouse”, 1958
Photocopied report about (1) the fire at Skerryvore Lighthouse in 1954, the subsequent survey to asses the damage survey and plans for repair, and (2) structural repairs to the tower. Includes appendices of contractors & suppliers, and costs. Five black and white photos.
Charts and plans for the construction of Skerryvore lighthouse
Photocopied pages of charts and plans from Stevenson`s account of Skerryvore lighthouse, published in 1843. Includes: map of Britain showing location of Tiree and Skerryvore, plan of Hynish showing pier, dock reservoir, lightkeepers and seamens houses etc., charts of Skerryvore rocks and minor skerries, plans of Skerryvore rocks showing during low and high tides, plans of the curves for the lighthouse towers, engineers sketch of the marine dynamometer, plans of the temporary barrack, scaled elevation of completed lighthouse, longitudinal and transverse sections of the lighthouse, engineers sketches of the balance crane used and Hynish dock. An online version can be viewed at https://archive.org/details/accountofskerryv1848stev
Digital scanned copy of a Sheep Subsidy Application, 1947
Digital scanned copy of a Sheep Subsidy Application dated 1947 and belonging to the Lamont family of ‘Ceol na Mara’, The Terrace, Balemartine.
Digital scanned copy of military Scroll/Certificate commemorating the service and life of Hugh Lamont, Mannal (1885-1917), who died whilst serving with the Argyll and Southern Highlanders during World War I. Accompanied by a commemorative plaque.
Lists of donors to fund the purchase of the Reading Room, 1998
Lists of donors (to June 1998) and letters from funders detailing the amount of monies raised towards the purchase of the Reading Room to house An Iodhlann.
Proposals for siting An Iodhlann archive in Cornaig Mill, An Talla and Hynish, 1997.
Documents relating to the proposal to site the An Iodhlann archive in Cornaig Mill, An Talla and Hynish, along with a business plan dated 1997.
