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.
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.
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.
Audio recording of Essie Stewart in 2010
Audio recording on minidisc of Essie Stewart telling stories handed down to her by her grandfather (Ahi Dael?) to an audience in the Cobbled Cow tearoom in Crossapol on 20/10/10.
Book “Leabhraichean Sgoile Gaidhlig”
Hardback book of short stories in Gaelic used for reading practice by pupils at Cornaigmore Higher Grade School, which was established in 1936.
Hand-made poster for “Bothan Seonaige” – Janet`s Bothy/Shop, ca. 1970
Hand-made poster for fictitious shop `Bothan Seonaige` – Janet`s Bothy, listing in Gaelic items that can be bought, such as whiskys `Each Crubach` – Black Horse, and `Glè Bhochd` – Very Poor, and unusual items ceann gropaig – sheep`s head, and cung fhuasgladh – laxative. Made by Alasdair Sinclair, Brock, ca 1970. Unknown purpose.
Novel “Sula”
Softback book telling the fictitious story of school-child Magnus MacDuff who lives on the tiny island of Sula off the west coast of Scotland. By Lavinia Derwent. First published in 1969.
Letters and correspondence about Flora MacDougall`s `Autumn Leaves` story “Footprints of One Bonnie Scotch Lassie”
Letters, emails and documents relating to the reproduction of the story of Flora MacDougall (Miriam) of Tiree, entitled “Footprints of One Bonnie Scotch Lassie” that was first published in `Autumn Leaves`, an American church newsletter (copy held in An Iodhlann). Correspondence between Iona Brown, Keith Dash, Catriona Hunter, Duncan Grant, Donald Meek, Catherine Dash, Genie Graham. Includes notes and genealogy of the `cast` of the story.
CD of Gaelic prose and music read/performed by various artists
CD of Gaelic writings, prose and music read and performed by various Gaelic artists.
Hardback book `The Scottish Historical Review, Volume First’, 1904.
The first in a new series of publications by the Scottish Antiquary established in 1886. Includes an article titled ‘On a Legend from the Island of Tiree’ by RC Graham FSA (pp 113-122), regarding a story from Tiree called `O`Neil, and how his hair was made to grow’, published in ‘Waifs and Strays of Celtic Tradition’ by Rev John Gregorson Campbell in 1895.
