Photograph of Catriona Smythe hand cheque for genealogical research to Duncan Grant
Colour photograph of Catriona Smythe handing a cheque for £1,360 from Louise MacDougall of the `Friends of Tyree Genie-ology` project (in memory of Gene MacKinnon) to Duncan Grant in June 2010. Dr John Holliday is standing. Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Photograph of relatives of HMS Sturdy personnel at An Iodhlann in 2010
Colour photograph of relatives of the crew of HMS Sturdy at An Iodhlann on 2 Nov. 2010. The Sturdy ran aground at Sandaig during WWII with the loss of 5 lives. A 70th anniversary memorial service was held on Tiree on 30th Oct. 2010. L-R standing: Josie Brown, Mike Hughes, Dawn Springett, Mairi Campbell, Mr Fox; L-R sitting: Mrs Fox, Mrs Eleanor Wise, Commander Mike Gibson, Mrs Barbara Gibson. Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Photograph of the Sturdy memorial cairn, 2010
Colour photograph of the HMS Sturdy memorial cairn built in 2010 to commemorate the wrecking of the destroyer at Sandaig on 30th Oct. 1940. The wreaths in the photo are dedicated to the five seamen who lost their lives, to Captain Sinclair and people of Tiree who helped in the rescue. Photo taken after the 70th anniversary memorial service on 30th Oct. 2010. Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Photograph of gable end of tarred roof.
Colour photograph illustrating the proportions of the gable end of a tarred felt roof of a traditional house next to `Cruachan` in Balemartine, 2010. Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Photograph of Duncan Grant in An Iodhlann in 2010
Colour photograph of Mr Duncan Grant, genealogist at An Iodhlann in Sept. 2010. Original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Photograph of Tiree Airport Fire Service personnel in 1987
Colour photograph of Tiree Airport Fire Service personnel standing in front of the fire engines and sheds in 1987. From a Bernie Smith & Sons (Contractor) calendar. Original in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Magazine article about James and Archibald McDowall 1780-1894
Article published in Ancestor Vol. 29 No.3 2008, about the lives and deaths of James McDowall (1780-1821), who was the Excise Officer on Tiree from July 1891 until December 1821 when he died at sea off Coll on the way back from Mull, and his grandson Archibald McDowell (1850-1894), who died during service as a fireman in Melbourne, Australia. Written by Margaret Whitaker, wife of James McDowell`s g-g-g-grandson, in 2008. Includes a letter from Margaret Whitaker to An Iodhlann in January 2011.
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Letters and papers relating to the take-over of land on Tiree for the RAF base, 1940-1942
Letters and papers relating to the take-over of land on Tiree for the RAF base, 1940-1942. Includes papers from the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Executive Committee for North Argyll, Scottish Office, Air Ministry, article from `The Scottish Farmer` 1940 – “Land seized: tenant thrown out”, Scottish Home Department, Fisheries Division and Argyll Estates. Some marked `Secret`.
Photograph of Cornaig School in 1930
Black & white photograph of the exterior of Cornaig School in 1930 and annotated photocopy indicating the staff room, headmaster`s house, entrance gates and headmaster`s garden. In 1938, all the stonework on the school and school house was plastered and roughcast as it is today (2011).
Scaled-down proof of HMS Sturdy exhibition panels
Printed, scaled-down proof of the HMS Sturdy exhibition panels from An Iodhlann 2010-11. Rolled. Made by Colin Woodcock, Balemartine.
