Handwritten letter from Rev. Hector Cameron, Inverness, to artist Duncan MacGregor-Whyte in 1932, with a Gaelic poem and saying that he is looking forward to seeing him at the 1932 Mod in Fort William.
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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”.
Ossian magazine 1968 with a poem by Prof. Donald E Meek
Gaelic poem `Tri Rannan Mu`n t-Saoghal` written by Prof. Donald E Meek, Caoles, in the Ossian magazine 1968. See page 33.
Poems “The Stone of Remembrance” and “The Maiden of Colla” by Rev. Dugald MacEchern, 1902
Small booklet of two poems by the Rev. Dugald MacEchern written in 1902. (1) The Stone of Remembrance. This poem is about the memorial stone of Heylipol Church, Tiree, which was laid by Lady Victoria Campbell, accompanied by Miss Percy, on August 19th 1902, which happened to be the anniversary of the Battle of Otterburn. (2) The Maiden of Colla. This poem appears to be in remembrance of a deceased unnamed girl of Coll, and first appeared in the magazine “The Peoples Friend”. The blood-red flower mentioned in the text, and drawn on the last page, is the Bloody Crane`s-bill or Creachlach Dearg that grows in abundance amongst the marram at the west end of Coll. Rev. MacEchern was a family friend of the Clements of Gallanach, Coll in the early 1900s.
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.
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.
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Newspaper cutting “Original Poetry: in memory of the late Hector MacKinnon, Minister of Shettleston”
Cutting from old newspaper with a poem by G.D.Stalker (Drumbeg?) about the late Hector MacKinnon, original of Tiree.
Collection of 60+ songs and poems belonging to Iain Johnson, Heanish
Collection of 60+ type- and hand-written songs and poems on loose sheets belonging to Iain Johnson, Heanish: 50 unpublished songs and poems in Gaelic, 17 salms in Gaelic, 1 unpublished song in English.
