Article about the Coll post office by Robert Sturgeon in 1988
Article about the house `Tigh-na-Mara` in Arinagour, Coll, which was the post office in the late 1800s. Robert Sturgeon came to Coll from Dalbeattie in 1889 to run the post office. He went on to create the fish-buying and processing unit, and the house became a guest house.
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Lantern bracket for postman`s cart
Black-painted iron bracket for the side of a cart to hold a lantern, similar to those used on a postman`s horse-drawn cart. Note the lead lining of the sleeve.
Tiree Memories 2014 calendar by Alec Walker
Collection of colour and black & white photographs of old Tiree made into a calendar for 2014. Images include scything at Kilmoluaig, Balemartine PO in the early 1900s, Island House in 1924, drawing of Tug o` War in the late 1800s, Malcolm MacArthur at the reins of his grocers cart, Scarinish harbour 1900, Tiree Pipe Band 1977, Tug o` War 1979, milk delivered in old whisky bottles, coal puffer at Scarinish harbour, thatched house 1921, plane Britee-Norman Trislander 1979, ferry `Columba` in 1970s.
Two envelopes addressed to and from Tiree in 1948
Two small, stamped envelopes addressed to J MacDonald, Tiree. One to Tiree the other to Glasgow. Each stamped “BEA first `all-up` mail, Renfrew – Tiree 14 June 1948”. These were two of the first letters to be flown to/from the island. Includes photocopy of both.
Booklet “Islands Postal History Series No.9” by James A MacKay
Booklet about the history of postal services to the islands of Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree during 1786 to 1974. (second copy held in archive 2000.124.1)
CD containing a photograph of mail being delivered to Tiree by ferry ca. 1945
Black & white photograph of the mail and newspapers being hoisted from the ferry to Gott pier around 1945. On the lower left is Neil MacLeod, Kilmoluaig (Ian MacLeod`s uncle) in his postman`s uniform. Includes 2nd (defective?) CD of same and prints of 2 of the 3 images.
Photograph of mail and newspapers being hoited from the ferry around 1945
Black & white photograph of the mail and newspapers being hoisted from the ferry to Gott pier around 1945. On the lower left is Neil MacLeod, Kilmoluaig (Ian MacLeod`s uncle) in his postman`s uniform. Original stored on CD in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4.
Book of postage stamps 1929
Book of postage stamps from 1929 containing four 1/2 d stamps bearing King George`s head and “Postal Union Congress 1929” , information about postal rates and various adverts. From Colin MacPhail`s byre at Crossapol.
Box of “KOH-I-NOOR” rubber bands ca 1930
Small cardboard box of L&C Hardtmuth`s “Koh-i-noor” assorted rubber bands from Colin MacPhail`s byre in Crossapol. Contains eight rubber bands of various sizes (now brittle) and the nib from a fountain pen.
Telegram for marriage of Mairi and Hector Campbell, Corrairaigh, 1955
Photocopy of a colourful `Greetings Telegram` from Donald and Margaret Campbell, Glasgow, to Mairi and Hector Campbell, Corraraigh, Cornaigbeg, on the advent of their wedding on 10th Aug 1955.
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