Photograph of Donald Meek, Caoles and John M MacDonald in 2010
Colour photograph of Prof. Emeritus Donald E Meek, Caoles and Glasgow, and John M MacDonald, North Uist, who was the Gaelic teacher at Cornaig School in 1962-63. Photo taken in August 2010. (For more information about John MacDonald see 2010.81.1)
Two letters to Flora MacLachlan, Mull, inviting her to teach at Cornaigmore School, 1922
Two letters from C.M.MacDonald, Director of Eduction, Argyll County Education Authority, Dunoon, to Miss Flora MacLachlan, H.G. School, Tobermory, Mull, inviting her to teach “Drawing and other subjects” and “be responsible for Intermediate Gaelic” at Cornaigmore School. Dated 1922.
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Collection of 13 postcards of historical views of Tiree
13 postcards bearing black & white photographs of historical views of Tiree collected by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, including Brock, Vaul bay, Scarinish, Balephuil, Crossapol, Balemartine, Cornaigmore School and Hynish. Several have stamps (1911, 1952, 1957, 1961). The photographs have been accessioned separately.
Needle case for pins and needles used in Cornaig School sewing classes.
Small brown leather wallet for keeping needles and pins. Contains 23 needles of various sizes and functions. Inner `page` reads: “This need case contains Abel Morrall`s needles. Over a century`s reputation one quality only the best. Cross fox trademark. Made in England”. Used in Cornaig School sewing classes.
Invitation to the Official Opening of the Tiree High School Extension
Formal invitation card from the Strathclyde Regional Council Department of Education inviting Miss F MacKinnon (Fiona MacKinnon, Kirkapol) to the Official Opening of the Tiree High School Extension on the 3rd February 1989.
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.
Gaelic Unit school calendar for 1993
School calendar made by pupils of the Gaelic Unit at Tiree High School, Cornaig, for 1993. Made up of individual children`s line drawings for each month. Named children: Iain Caimbeul, Ros, Micheil, Seonag, Ciorstaidh, Ben, Domhnall – Rodaidh, Ailean, Iain MacAonghais, Cairistiona, Greum and Miari.
Cornaig School Diary/Log Book 1922-1965
Hardback log book/diary from Cornaig School during 1922-1965. Entries by the principal teacher.
Pottery ink pot
Pottery ink pot thought to be around 100 years old. Dug up in garden in Cornaig by Archie MacKinnon. Belonged to his grandmother Mary-Flora Lamont of Cornaig.
Copy of Postcard/ Photograph from An Aird
Arial photograph showing An Aird, Isle of Tiree from Postcard.
