Photocopied family history sheets for Charles, John and Hector MacLean.
Family histories for Charles, John and Hector MacLean from Balephuil who emigrated to Canada in 1878.
2002.26.2
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2002.26.3
Handwritten information and three photocopied newspaper articles about the first settlers in Little Souris, Manitoba.
Controversy over the first settlers in Little Souris, Manitoba, some people claiming the Rev. Roddick from Dumfrieshire was the first, others the MacLeans from Ballephuil.
2002.21.1
Audio cassette recording of 1985 BBC Reidio nan Gaidheal programme about the Balemartine bard by Donald Meek.
Professor Donald Meek talks on BBC Reidio nan Gaidheal in 1985 about the Balemartine bard, John MacLean (1827-1895), his songs and poetry including A’ Chailinn Mhaiseach Dhonn, Calum Beag, Di-moladh na Tea, Manitoba and Breacan Màiri Uisdean, the community he lived in, clearances, emigration and Land Leagues. Tha an Àrd-Ollamh Dòmhnall Meek a’ bruidhinn air Rèidio nan Gàidheal ann an 1985 mu Bhàrd Bhaile Mhartainn, Iain Mac ’Ill ’Leathain (1827-1895); na h-òrain ’s am bàrdachd aige nam measg A’ Chailinn Mhaiseach Dhonn, A’ Chaluim Bhig, Dì-Moladh na Tea, Manitoba agus Breacan Mairi Uisdein; a’ choimhearsnachd; eilthireachd; agus Tirisdich a shabaid an aghaidh nan uachdaranan.
2002.22.1
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, no. 264, 23/2/2002.
Local news and events.
2002.23.1
Two wire-bound brochures from architects Seymour Harris.
Information about Seymour Harris, C.V. for architect John Westwood, examples of the practice`s work and plans for the new public hall, Taigh Cruinneachadh Thiriodh.
2002.24.1
VHS video and DVD recording of the 200th edition of BBC2 programme `De a-nis`, December 2000.
Children`s Gaelic programme featuring Jamie Beese, Balephuil.
2002.25.1
VHS video and DVD recording of nurses` dance in Crossapol Hall in June 1997.
Video of nurses` dance held in Crosspol Hall 19/6/1997 in aid of the mattress fund, featuring the Cornaig Ceilidh Band and soloist Lachie Brown.
2002.20.1
Photocopy of family tree for Hector MacFadyen of Heanish.
Family tree starting with Donald MacFadyen of Salum and Effy MacKinnon of Baugh who were married 9/5/1811.
2002.20.2
Photocopied extracts from two books about paddles steamers.
Descriptions of the paddle steamers `Bonnie Doon`, `Brighton Queen`, `Barry` (later renamed `Waverley`) and `Britannia` from `West Country Passenger Steamers`, with information on Hector MacFadyen senoir and junior.
2002.19.1
Photocopied paper `A Discussion on Second Sight` by Margaret Bennett (two copies).
Examples of second sight, e.g. forerunners of death, dreams, premonitions.