Photograph of a school medal awarded to Mary Ann Campbell (nee MacKinnon), Balevullin, 1903.
Colour photograph of a medal awarded to Mary Ann MacKinnon (b. 1888) of An Caladh, Balevullin, by the London Argyllshire Association in 1903 for “Gaelic and General Proficiency”. She went to Heylipol School and left Tiree at the age of 13. Original stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
Photograph of London Argyllshire Association medal awarded to Mary Ann MacKinnon, Balevullin, 1903.
Colour photograph of the reverse side of the medal shown in photo S137. Original stored in filing cabinet 10 drawer 1.
Booklet “Hugh MacKinnon 1879-1918” by Alasdair Sinclair/Mary Henderson
Typed and bound booklet about Private Hugh MacKinnon, Ruaig, by his nephew Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, and compiled by Alasdair`s niece Mary Henderson. Contains images of birth certificate, war letters, medals, cap badge and shoulder title for 7th Battalion Cameronians, locket, silver threepeny piece, christmas card, army tag, silver cigarette case, commemorative scroll, letters from the War Graves Commission, the Red Cross and Union Cold Storage Company, obituary.
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Booklet “Danina C McKinnon 1879-1898” by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock.
Typed bound booklet about Danina McKinnon of Ruaig by her descendant Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, and compiled by his niece, Mary Henderson. Includes images of birth certificate, prize medal from Free Church, School Merit Certificate, many pages from her `Goliath` school exercise book, hospital records, death certificate, rememberance card. Danina died at only 19 from “tumour in neck”.
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Four World War II medals
Four ribboned medals for services during World War II belonging to Lachlan `Lal` MacLean, Roadside, Balemartine: (1) brass The France and Germany Star, (2) brass The 1939-1945 Star, (3) silver The Defence Medal, (4) silver 1939-1945, bearing a lion overpowering a griffin.
Photograph of Catriona MacLeod/Hunter with a display of medals and trophies, ca 2008
Colour photograph of An Iodhlann archivist Catriona MacLeod/Hunter holding a framed display of sporting medals won by John and Alistair MacNeil of Hynish during 1952-54 (2004.63.12), next to further trophies and medals in the office of An Iodhlann around 2008. (original photo stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
Colour photograph of two medals awarded to Captain Donald Archibald MacCallum, Kilmoluaig, in 1929, for his services in sea rescues. In December 1928, the Spanish steamer ‘Delfina’ got into difficulty in the Irish Sea. MacCallum and the crew of the ‘SS Huntsman’ came to its aid, saving many lives.
Medal commemorating the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria, 1897
Bronze(?) commemorative medal. Bears Queen Victoria`s head in profile and the words “Victoria Regina 1837-1897” on one side, and “In commemoration of the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria June ?? 1897. The gift of the Duchess of Argyll” on the other side. A small hole has been drilled through at the top, presumably for a chain or ribbon. Originally from Donald Meek`s house “MacDonald”.
An Comunn Gaidhealach National Mòd gold medal
Gold medal awarded to a National Mòd competition winner, bearing the words `An Comunn Gaidhealach` and `Ar canain `s ar ceol` in a circle on a dark blue background, and a red `T` with celtic knot-work, the sun rising over the T, and a scroll and harp on either side with a light blue background. Date unknown, winner unknown.
Medal for the first Tiree 10K run in 2006.
Brass medal with red, white and blue ribbon for the Tiree 10K and Fun run.
