Photograph of a performance of the RAF Tiree theatre group
Black & white photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre groups `The Reef Player` and `The Tireans` during WWII, probably 1945.
2012.139.6
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2012.139.7
Photograph of a performance by the RAF Tiree theatre group
Black & white photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre groups `The Reef Player` and `The Tireans` during WWII, probably 1945.
2012.139.1
33 photographs and programmes of RAF Tiree theatre company performances during WWII
33 black & white photographs, and eight programmes, of performances by `The Tireans` and `The Reef Players`, the RAF personnel theatre groups who staged shows at RAF Tiree during WWII. Includes photocopy of one programme signed by all the performers (the original returned to the donor). Superb stage sets and costumes. The wardrobe supervisor, Stanly Bowman, was the donor`s father. (six photos, S100-S105, accessioned separately for display files).
2011.46.1
Section of 1933 Tiree map indicating a golf course at Scarinish
Colour photocopy of a section of a 1933 Ordnance Survey map indicating the location of a golf course behind Scarinish. Original includes Baugh, The Reef, Crossapol, Heylipol, Balemartine, Mannal, Hynish, Balephuil, Barrapol and Moss.
2011.12.1
Letters and papers relating to the take-over of land on Tiree for the RAF base, 1940-1942
Letters and papers relating to the take-over of land on Tiree for the RAF base, 1940-1942. Includes papers from the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Executive Committee for North Argyll, Scottish Office, Air Ministry, article from `The Scottish Farmer` 1940 – “Land seized: tenant thrown out”, Scottish Home Department, Fisheries Division and Argyll Estates. Some marked `Secret`.
2010.53.40
Article in Gaelic `Taibhsearachd na Ruighe / Seer of the Reef` about Iain MacAilein’s premonitions. Written by Gordon Donald of Vaul and published in the Ossian magazine in 1982. See page 41.
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2010.50.1
Copy the first Evening Times newspaper to be delivered to Tiree by aeroplane, 1929
Original copy of The Evening Times newspaper, July 18 1929. It was the first newspaper to be delivered to Tiree by aeroplane. Front page states “Delivered in Tiree by Aeroplane” with an article about the delivery and passengers. The newspaper was initially kept on display in the Thatched Cottage Museum, Sandaig, until its closure and sale in 2010. The plastic sleeve is the original from the museum with a label that reads “Read all about it”.
2010.46.11
Photograph of an aircraft hangar on the RAF Tiree aerodrome in 1945
Black & white photograph of an aircraft hangar on the RAF aerodrome Tiree, during WWII – 1945.
2010.40.1
Aerial photograph of RAF Tiree Aerodrome, 1943
Black and white aerial photograph of RAF Tiree Aerodrome during WWII taken on 24 Oct 1943, showing roads and infrastructure from Crossapol Farm to Baugh House to Kenovay and Balephetrish Bay.
2009.73.1
DVD compilation of old films about Tiree
DVD compilation of six old films about Tiree created for the 2009 Feis Thiriodh film show from archive material from An Iodhlann – with accompanying programme. (1) Family holiday on Tiree 1957, (2) formation of the Crofters` Union 1985, (3) centenary of 1886 Crofters Act 1986, (4) Tiree Association sports day and first commercial flight 1929, (5) Tiree school trip to see concord at Heathrow 1984, (6) about Tiree with a ceilidh in the Lodge Hotel 1992.