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.
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.
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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Poster about traditional dairying equipment
Poster in Gaelic with sketches of various implements used in a traditional dairy and descriptions of their use. Subtitled in English.
Book “Gaelic Proverbs and Proverbial Sayings”
Softback book of Gaelic proverbs and proverbial sayings collected by Rev. Duncan M Campbell. In Gaelic with English translations. Edited by Professor Emeritus Donald E. Meek, Caoles.
Gaelic hymn and religious poems written by Alastair McCallum, Vaul, ca. 1938.
Photocopies of religious compositions typewritten by recluse Alastair McCallum, Vaul, around 1937-1939. Includes Gaelic hymn “Neamh”, and four English poems “The Parting Hour”, “A Little Child”, “The Blood of Atonement” and “Mialum”.
Gaelic song `Oran Noan` with English translation
Photocopies of handwritten and typed Gaelic song `Oran Noan` by Noan on board S.S. Buteshire in 1939, with an original handwritten translation in English.
Hand-made poster for “Bothan Seonaige” – Janet`s Bothy/Shop, ca. 1970
Hand-made poster for fictitious shop `Bothan Seonaige` – Janet`s Bothy, listing in Gaelic items that can be bought, such as whiskys `Each Crubach` – Black Horse, and `Glè Bhochd` – Very Poor, and unusual items ceann gropaig – sheep`s head, and cung fhuasgladh – laxative. Made by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, ca 1970. Unknown purpose.
Papers relating to bard John MacLean, Caoles (1787-1848)
Copies of papers relating to the life, work and family of John MacLean, shoemaker, Caoles. Known as the `Bard Thighearna Cholla` he was born in 1787, married Isabel Black, Lismore, in 1808, emmigrated to Nova Scotia 1918, died in Nova Scotia 1848. Includes transcripts and photocopies of marriage certificate, a handwritten account of the sale of hides (1816), two letters to his brother dated 1838 and 1840, a promisory note for 9 shillings, a letter from his son Allan to him in 1847.
Letter and newspaper cutting about a demonstration in Glasgow for radio broadcasts in Gaelic 1976
Typed letter from An Iodhlann (Alasdair Sinclair?) dated Aug. 2007, to the BBC Gaelic Department regarding a newspaper cutting about a demonstration in Glasgow in 1976 for greater coverage of radio broadcasts in Gaelic.
