Collection book for subscriptions towards the upkeep of Soroby Cemetery 1908-1954
Small notebook containing handwritten record of names and amount given towards the upkeep of Sorobie Cemetery between 1908 and 1954. Names include: Donald Lamont (The Land, father of Mary lamont, Mod Gold Medalist), Donald Campbell (“the ban”, grandfather of Alasdair Sinclair Greenhill “Alasdair beag na Cachala”), Gilleasbuig Campbell (his borther), Donald MacLean, Balinoe (his nickname Donald a` Tommy was to do with his hat, great uncle of Willie MacLean, Balinoe), John MacDonald, Sandaig (“Beegee”). Also a small type-written note informing subscribers of Argyll County Council`s failure to keep the cemetery in an orderly state and the need to revive the subscriptions system. The notebook was evidently passed around between subscribers.
Draft report “An Assessment of Aggregate Resources and Requirements on Tiree”, 2002
Draft report on natural aggregate resources on Tiree, their current extraction rates and lifespans, and proposed strategy to safe-guard future resources and minimize environmental impacts. The assessment was carried out by Dr Paul J Henny and Mr Jon Merritt of the British Geological Survey on behalf of Scottish Natural Heritage and Argyll & Bute Council.
Booklet of architect`s sketch proposals of the new community hall `An Talla`
Booklet of architect`s glossy colour sketch proposals of the new community hall `An Talla`. February 2009. Includes sections on design approach, site organistion, environmental strategy, site layout, elevations and illustrative view.
Minutes of meeting of Comataidh na h-iodlainn, 30th April 1997
Minutes of meeting of Comataidh na h-iodlainn, 30th April 1997, to discuss progress on the development of new premises for the Tiree Historical archive – An Iodhlann. Includes discussion over possible locations and sources of funding.
Collection of papers relating to the the failed `first new hall` Taigh Cruinneachadh Thiriodh and activities of the Tiree Working Group.
Large, boxed collection of papers, documents, letters, fliers, leaflets, articles and blueprints relating to the planning and funding of the failed new community hall `Taigh Cruinneachadh Thiriodh – Tiree Gathering House`. Papers relating to various projects spearheaded by the Tiree Working Group.
Admission Register for Balemartine School 1945-1971
Admission register for pupils attending Balemartine School from 20 Sept 1945 to 13 April 1971, giving date of admission, pupils’ full name and date of birth, name of parent or guardian, relationship, address, name of last school, date of leaving, and cause of leaving or where gone. Birth dates range from 1933 to 1966. On loan to An Iodhlann from Tiree High School, Cornaig. Also contains loose sheets of handwritten notes about (1) new address of Mrs J Grieve, mother of Carol Ann and Alexander Moncrieff Grieve, when they left Tiree for Kirkaldy, Fife, (2) the date of birth and religion of brothers James and David McCrae of West Hynish, and the name of their guardian – Bella MacKinnon. Lists the previous school of 80 boarded-out children. Includes separate daily register for year ending July 1971 recorded by teacher Mary MacPhail. Also leaflet produced by wartime authorities “War Emergency Information and Instructions” (photocopy 2009.56.2, filing cabinet 9, drawer 2).
This, and all other school admission registers that we held, has now been returned to Argyll & Bute Council archives
