Poem `Tiree` written by George Holleyman and dated 1941
Photocopy of a typed poem about Tiree in English composed by George Holleyman while he served with RAF Tiree during 1941-1943.
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2013.77.2
Booklet of poems: `Nights of Passion at the Scarinish Temperance Hotel` by Donald S Murray, 2013
Booklet of Tiree-related poetry written by author Donald S Murray for The Secret Island history conference held in An Talla at the end of May 2013.
2013.42.1
Verse about a fictional (?) conversation between `Angus` and `The Kaiser` during WWII
Pamphlet of printed verse/poem/song about a fictional (?) conversation between `Aonghas` and `The Kaiser` during WWII, by Maighstir Niall MacIlleathain – Bard a` Chomuinn Thirisdich. Sold in aid of The Tiree Association Ladies` War Work Guild.
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2012.109.3
Book in Gaelic “Oideas na Cloinne” by Alasdair Mac Neacail
Softback book of Gaelic prose `Oideas na Cloinne`, with handwritten notes and pull-out chart of “The Gaelic Verb”. Signed as belonging to A Ernest Glen, Glasgow, Oct. 1951. Found amongst the belongings of Annine Black.
2012.98.1
Poem `Eilean mo Chridh`
Handwritten poem in Gaelic entitled `Eilean mo Chridh / Island of my Heart’, possibly written by Nan Hunter in the 1960s. Original and photocopy. Donated by Nan MacLean, Kenovay.
2012.95.1
Book “Maraiche nan Cuantan” by Flora MacPhail, Ruaig
Small softback book of poems and songs compiled by Flora MacPhail, Skippinish, Ruaig.
2012.95.3
Book “The Life and Legacy of Alexander Carmichael”
Softback book about Alexander Carmichael (1832-1912) who travelled the Highlands and islands in the second half of the 19th century collecting charms, hymns, songs, stories and poems from Gaelic oral tradition. From the proceedings of a four-day conference held in Benbecula in 2006. Includes references to Tiree in the index.
2012.95.8
CD “Guthan Eileanan na h-Alba / Voices of Scotland`s Islands”
CD of recordings of Gaelic-speakers from the islands singing, reciting poetry and telling stories in the Gaelic tradition.
2012.74.3
Booklet of Gaelic Poetry “Cascheum nam Bard”
Small booklet of 40 selected Gaelic poems edited by Lachlan MacKinnon. Yellow/orange card cover.