Transcript of 1891 newspaper article about Archibald Thomson Campbell.
Obituary for Archibald Thomson Campbell with additional information from family history research.
2002.142.6
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2002.135.2
Copy of family history of John and Flora MacEachern of Cornaigbeg.
Family history of John MacEachern (1801-1855) from Cornaigbeg and his wife Flora MacKinnon (1811-1897) who emigrated with their children to Australia on the `Brilliant` in 1837.
2002.135.7
Black and white photograph of John MacEachern and Flora MacKinnon.
John MacEachern (1801-1855), a blacksmith in Balephuil, and his wife Flora MacKinnon (1811-1897) emigrated to Australia in 1837 on board the Brilliant.
2002.135.1
Photocopied transcriptions of information about the emigration ship `Brilliant`.
Article titled `Why leave Scotland` giving the reasons for emigration to the colonies; letter to the captain of the SS `Brilliant` from a representative of the passengers dated 1838; letter to the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald from a passenger on the `Brilliant` dated 1838; extract from the Inverness Courier Index 1837 listing the places of origin of the emigrants on the `Brilliant`.
2002.99.1
Audio cassette recording of Donald MacDonald of Heanish and Australia interviewed by Maggie Campbell in Scarinish on 19/6/2002.
Donald MacDonald of Heanish and Australia talks to Maggie Campbell in June 2002 about leaving Tiree at the age of 16 to join the Merchant Navy, his early memories of Tiree looking for birds’ eggs, fishing and collecting whelks; Donald and his sisters Janet and Isabel talk about the RAF on Tiree, teachers at Scarinish School, the shops, changes in farming and the village of Heanish over the years.
2002.90.1
Audio cassette recording of Hector MacPhail interviewed by his daughter Winnifred Dowl in Ontario in July 1979 and again in June 1982.
Hector MacPhail talks to his daughter Winnifred Dell in July 1979 and June 1983 about his early childhood memories of Tiree, emigrating with his family to Ontario, Canada in 1903, his life and work in Canada and buying his own farm in 1920, and his family.
2000.10.5
Book `Carolina Scots – An Historical and Genealogical Study` by Douglas F. Kelly with Caroline Switzer Kelly.
Historical study of Scottish emigrations following the Argyll Colony in 1739, including background and reasons for emigration, with sources describing life in Scotland and the Carolinas. Includes names and locations from 1739, and descendants traced to other states such as Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and East Texas.
2000.10.7
Book `The Emigrant`s Guide to North America` ed. by Elizabeth Thompson.
Translation of Robert MacDougall`s Gaelic practical guide of 1841 for Highland Scots emigrating to Canada. Includes information about preparation and fares for the trip, Quebec, Indians, Montreal, Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton, Goderich, choosing and clearing land, crops, livestock and wild animals. Appendices include Robert MacDougall`s diary, information about his life, and his obituary.
2000.10.14
Book `Traditional Gaelic Bagpiping 1745-1945` by John G. Gibson.
History of bagpiping from the Highlands to Cape Breton and Nova Scotia. Includes the Disarming Act, military piping, repertoire of civilian and military pipers, and competition piping. Also the influence of the church and emigration. Pages 6 and 192: Tiree.
2000.10.16
Book `Eigg – the Story of an Island` by Camille Dressler.
The story of Eigg and its inhabitants from earliest times to the present day, using written accounts, oral history, legends, song, and photographs. Covers crofting, clearances, clan battles, famine and changing landscapes until the community buy-out in June 1997.