List of SSPCK teachers on Tiree and Coll, 1709-1872
Photocopy of a paper by A.S. Cowper listing all the schoomasters of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge between 1709 and 1872. Published in the Scottish Record Society`s journal in 1997. Accompanied by a 2-page summary of the records pertaining to Tiree and Coll only. Many of the early schools were Church funded.
Booklet `Ministers and Deep Sea Captains` 2011
Booklet about the history of Tiree`s schools. Researched by Dr John Holliday for a summer exhibition at An Iodhlann.
Photograph of a Morris Minor being hoisted off the ferry in 1966
Black & white photograph of a Morris Minor 100 being hoisted by crane from the deck of the ferry `Claymore` to Gott Bay pier in 1966. This may have been Cornaig School`s Headmaster Allan MacDougall`s beloved car that he was trying to protect when he fell into the sea in 1969, after which he became ill and died.
Photograph of Cornaig School pupils in 1966/67
Black & white photograph of Cornaig School pupils in 1966/67.
Back row L-R: Monica Davis (Smith), Crossapol; Murray Omand, Balephetrish; Norma Omand, Balephetrish; Cameron MacKinnon, Crossapol; Peggy Brown (MacDonald), Balevullin; Ann Cameron, Balevullin; Elizabeth MacKinnon (Brown), Kenovay; Morven MacLean, Crossapol; Margaret Ann Campbell, Cornaigmore.
Front row L-R: Lachie MacKinnon, Balephetrish; Christopher Gilchrist; Lachie Campbell, Cornaigbeg; Donald MacKinnon, Kenovay (Sorach); ?Gilchrist; Evelyn Gillies; Christeena Brown, Crossapol. Teacher Elsie Kerr. (original stored in filing cabinet 9, drawer 4).
Photograph of Cornaig School pupils in 1971/72
Colour photograph of Cornaig School pupils in 1971/72. Back row L-R: Duncan MacPhee, Scarinish; Lachie Campbell, Cornaigbeg; David Monigan, Kilkenneth; Cameron MacKinnon, Crossapol. Middle row L-R: Donna Campbell; Eileen Lyons, Mannal; Joyce Littlejohn, Crossapol; Peggy Brown (MacDonald), Balevullin; Norma Omand, Balephetrish; Monica Davis (Smith), Crossapol; teacher Gordon Connell. Front row L-R: Carol Holt, Crossapol; Elizabeth Gillespie, Balinoe; ?; Linda McLaughlin, Balinoe; Eileen Lepard, Ruaig. (original stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
Pair of shoes
Pair of black leather shoes similar to those worn by female school teachers in the 1930s. Worn by An Iodhlann`s mannequin during the 2011 schools mini-exhibition.
Beret
Black fluffy wool beret similar to those worn by female school teachers in the 1930s. Worn by An Iodhlann`s mannequin during the Schools mini-exhibition in 2011.
Blouse
Black brocade blouse similar to those worn by female school teachers in the 1930s. Worn by An Iodhlann`s mannequin during the Schools mini-exhibition in 2011.
tweed skirt
Purple tweed skirt similar to those worn by female school teachers in the 1930s. Worn by An Iodhlann`s mannequin during the Schools mini-exhibition in 2011.
Information about JR Morrison, Headmaster of Cornaigmore School in 1933.
Letter to An Iodhlann containing biographical information about John Rae Morrison (1902-1986), Headmaster of Cornaigmore School in 1933. Dated 17 Oct. 2011 and containing a duplicate copy of a photograph of pupils and staff at Cornaigmore School in 1933 (Q63). [This is a more complete copy of photo Q63 and was used to replace the archive copy].
