Assorted family trees belonging to Alasdair Sinclair, Brock (1923-2009).
Eight handwritten family trees made by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, in 1998, regarding his family and ancestors, listed as descendents of: Archibald MacKinnon `Gilleasbuig Mor` (b.1767); Fingon MacKinnon, Salum, (1795-1859); Archibald MacKinnon `Gilleasbuig Og`, Ruaig, (b. 1785); Charles MacKinnon (1838-1926); Donald MacKinnon, Ruaig (1796-1870); Donald MacIntyre, Kirkapol (1737-1800).
Book `The Celtic Monthly – A magazine for Highlanders` 1912
Green hardback book of bound monthly magazines `The Celtic Monthly` for the year 1912. Article titled `Tiree – the Sanatorium of the West` by J.C. on pages 168-169.
Programme for a sculpture trail in Milton in 1996
Coloured programme and poster for “Sculptures in Water”, an exhibition trail of sculptures by international artists at Milton in July-August 1996. Organised by Tiree Art Enterprises and featuring work by Derek Wolstencroft, Milton.
Tiree Association constitution and rules card, ca 1965
Small pink folded card containing the constitution and rules of the Tiree Association – An Comunn Tirisdeach, issued to members ca. 1965. Original and photocopy.
Ossian magazine 1973, with an article by Donald Meek, Caoles.
Articles in Gaelic `A` Ghaidligh – De Tha Romhainn?` and `Bas is Beatha` by Prof. Donald E Meek, Caoles, published in the Ossian magazine of Glasgow University in 1973. See pages 40 & 60.
Reel of cine film of unknown content
Small reel of cine film of unknown content in a yellow case. From the belongings of Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, (1923-2009).
Article in Gaelic `Taibhsearachd na Ruighe / Seer of the Reef` about Iain MacAilein’s premonitions. Written by Gordon Donald of Vaul and published in the Ossian magazine in 1982. See page 41.
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Alasdair Sinclair`s canvas briefcase
Cream-coloured canvas briefcase with brown leather covered handle, hand-made by Alasdair Sinclair of Brock, and used by him on his near-daily visits to An Iodhlann where he was a key member of the committee until his death in 2009.
Two copies of Ossian magazine 1981 with an article by Alan Boyd, Balephuil
Article and poem in Gaelic `An Rud a Dh` fheumas Sinn a Dhèanamh` written by Alan Boyd, Balephuil, in the magazine of the Glasgow University Ossianic Society in 1981. See page 15.
Ossian magazine 1968 with a poem by Prof. Donald E Meek
Gaelic poem `Tri Rannan Mu`n t-Saoghal` written by Prof. Donald E Meek, Caoles, in the Ossian magazine 1968. See page 33.
