Printout from computer disk giving the roll of emigrants from Tiree in 1847.
Roll of emigrants from Tiree in 1847 giving name of head of family, number in family, township, status and means.
1998.151.4
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1999.113.5
Black and white photograph of Duncan MacPhee of Balephetrish in 1943.
Duncan MacPhee of Balephetrish with a horse and cart in 1943.
2003.42.1
Audio cassette recording of Hugh Archie MacCallum, Cornaigbeg, interviewed by Maggie Campbell on 17/2/2003.
Hugh Archie MacCallum of Cornaigbeg talks to Maggie Campbell about growing grain on Tiree in the past and how this process has changed, different soil types and their preparation, when and how to sow, ploughing and harrowing, harvesting and how grain was stored, the first horse-drawn mechanical reaper and the first combine harvester on Tiree in 1975, old and modern methods of agriculture and how life has changed as Tiree has become less self-sufficient. Eòghann Eairdsidh Mac Chaluim o Còrnaig Bheag a’ bruidhinn ri Mairead Caimbeul anns An Gearran 2003 mu dheidhinn seann dòighean àiteachas air Tiriodh, nuair a bha Tiriodh fèin-fhoghainteach, agus mar a tha na dòighean seo air atharrachadh. Tha e a’ bruidhinn mu dheidhinn a bhith a’ dèanamh an talamh ullaichte, a’ cuir an sìol, treabhadh agus cliathadh, mar a bha an coirce air a stòraidh agus a chiad inneal buanaiche agus inneal-fogharaidh a thàinig a Tiriodh.
2000.82.1
Colour photograph of Alasdair MacDonald, Kilmoluaig in 1983.
Alasdair MacDonald, Kilmoluaig in July 1983.
2000.82.2
Colour photograph of Alasdair MacDonald, Kilmoluaig.
Alasdair MacDonald, Kilmoluaig milking a cow into a `tanger`, used to milk cows that kicked and to measure feed for calves.
2003.27.2
Report `Farm Study` by Julie MacInnes of Shawlands Academy.
Report by Julie MacInnes (part of the coursework for unknown qualification taken at Shawlands Academy) which examines the characteristics of crofting and how it is affected by the physical environment and distance from markets. Looks in details at two crofts – Donald Kennedy`s croft in Balevullin and Corrairigh in Cornaigbeg.
1999.187.1
Photocopied letter to Donald MacKinnon of Balephuil dated 10/2/1914.
Letter to Donald MacKinnon of Balephuil dated 10/2/1914 from the Board of Agriculture for Scotland regarding his application to the Land Court to register as a New Holder.
1998.27.11
Photocopied speech by Ronald MacDonald, Cornaigbeg given on 26/7/1986 (2 copies).
Speech by Ronnie MacDonald, Cornaigbeg, given on 26/7/1986 at the opening ceremony of Tur Mhic Chaluim to commemorate one hundred years of the Crofters Act and to honour those who fought for crofters` rights. (For sound recording of event, see AC4 – `Tiree remembers` )
1997.268.2
Black and white photograph of Colin MacPhail of Crossapol with two horses.
Colin MacPhail of Crossapol House with two Clydesdale horses, probably taken in the 1920s or 30s.
1999.117.39
Black and white photograph of Donald MacLean, Whitehouse, Cornaigbeg.
Donald MacLean (1845-1933), crofter at Whitehouse, Cornaigbeg. Donald was the son of Charles MacLean, turner, and Christina MacDonald, the sister-in-law of Rev. Archibald Farquharson.
