Poem “Evening Prayer of a People” by Neil Munro, 1914
Photocopy of a poem “Evening Prayer of a People” by Neil Munro in 1914. A prayer to God to preserve the husbands and sons of an unspecified island while they are away in action during World War I. The poem originally appeared in the Glasgow News but was subsequently made into postcards, the proceeds from which went to the Prince of Wales` National Relief Fund.
Hand-written verses from `Oran Manitoba`
Colour photocopied pages of hand-written Gaelic verse on lined notepaper from `Oran Manitoba` page 227: Na Baird Thirisdeach. It is not clear whether the verses are direct copies of the original document/book or recently copied from the book by hand.
‘Tiree – an unauthorised biography’ – a history of Tiree and its people by William Clelland, 2009.
Text on CD-ROM about the history of Tiree and its people compiled by Australian descendant of Tiree, William Clelland. Includes chapters on the geography of the island, archaeology and first settlers, Christianity and the Gaelic language, Vikings and the wider Scottish history, overpopulation, black houses, kelp and education, evictions and emmigration, Napier Commission, Tiree bards. Index. Appendices including Tiree place names, weapons held by Tiree men and whether `rebel` in 1715, Argyll Estate report of 1737, prisoners of the `45 rebellion, sales from farms, Old Parish Register for marriages and baptisms 1766-1854, households and population 1747-1901, Napier Commission evidence and witness statements 1883, population census 1779-1891. For appendices see 2009.123.2-11.
Programme for the 64th annual Mod, 1967
Booklet of the programme of events at the 64th annual Mod in Glasgow on 2-6 October 1967.
Collection of texts and photos relating to the Bard John MacLean of Glen Bard, Nova Scotia, 1787-1848
Collection of copies of texts and photos relating to the Bard John MacLean 1787-1848. Born in Caolas, Tiree. Emmigrated to Nova Scotia in 1819 with his wife and children, arriving in Pictou, NS. Famous for his many poems. Includes poems, biographies, information on his house in NS, a genealogical account of the MacLeans and Sinclairs of Glen Bard. Collection compiled by his descendants, Angus and Mary MacLean, Scarinish in 2008.
Poem “Nautical Nonsense” by Neil Urquhart, Balinoe
Copy of typed original comical poem “Nautical Nonsense” by Neil Urquhart, Balinoe, written for Neil MacPhail, recalling the events of a fishing trip with Neil MacPhail and Cameron in August 2007. The boat developed engine trouble, the men tried to row ashore but eventually had to be towed, to the embarrassment and amusement of those involved.
Click here to view 2009.90.2
Book “Na Baird Tirisdeach”
Book “Na Baird Tirisdeach – The Tiree Bards” containing original compositions of natives of Tiree at home and abroad. Edited by Rev. Hector Cameron. (Belonged to Ian Johnston, Heanish and signed “To Aunty Mary from Morag, Xmas 1934”).
Book of poetry “Tiree Memories” by C. Thompson, 2001
Booklet of 11 poems about the old days on Tiree by C. Thompson (daughter of Effie Clark), Ruaig. (Two copies).
Printout of scanned handwritten draft of poem `Oran Mhanitoba` by John MacLean, the Balephuil bard.
Scan of an incomplete handwritten draft of poem `Manitoba` by John MacLean, the Balephuil bard, composed on New Years Day 1880.
