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.
2012.139.5
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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.
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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).
2012.139.2
Photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre group
Black & white photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre groups `The Reef Players` and `The Tireans` during WWII, probably 1945.
2012.136.1
Letters written during WWII mentioning Charles MacLean (Druimfraoich) missing in action
Three letters (and photocopies) handwritten on `Air Mail Letter Card` during WWII, from brothers Angus and Alasdair McLellan to their mother. Although not from Tiree themselves, they mention that their comrade Charles MacLean is missing in action. Charles MacLean was a cousin of Lachie MacLean, Druimfraoich, Cornaigbeg, who lived in Linlithgow next door to Angus & Alasdair`s mother (Marion Findlater`s grandmother). Charles was in the RAF and was shot down.
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2012.136.2
Christmas greetings from the RAF in Ceylon during WWII
Copy of hand-drawn Christmas `card` from Angus McLellan, serving in the RAF in Ceylon during WWII, to his sister Annie who was working in Edinburgh. Although not from Tiree themselves, Angus and/or his brother Alasdair were comrades of Charles MacLean (cousin of Lachlan MacLean, Druimfraoich) when he was shot down during WWII. (includes a photocopy)
2012.136.3
Wedding photograph of Anne Neilson and Alasdair McLellan 1945
Black & white photograph of the wedding of Anne Neilson and Alasdair McLellan in St Michaels Church, Linlithgow, September 1945. The bride`s dress was made of parachute silk. L-R standing: Harry Neilson (bride`s brother), Angus McLellan (groom`s brother; 1920-2000), Alasdair McLellan (1918-2004; donor`s uncle), Anne Neilson (b 1921), Nana (bride`s cousin), Betty McLellan (b 1921; sister of groom and donor`s mother); L-R sitting: unknown, Mrs & Mr Neilson (bride`s parents), Marion McLellan (nee Shaw; 1884-1967; donor`s grandmother). Alasdair and/or Angus served in the RAF and were comrades of Charles MacLean (Lachlan MacLean, Druimfroaich`s cousin) when he was shot down during WWII.
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Photograph of Annie McLellan in 1945
Black & white photograph of Annie McLellan (1916-1995), sister of Alasdair and Angus McLellan, taken in 1945. Her brothers served in the RAF with Charles MacLean (cousin of Lachlan MacLean, Druimfroaich), when he was shot down during WWII. Annie was the donor`s aunt.
2012.135.4
Long metal rod used for drilling rock / `jumper`
Long metal (iron?) rod with star-shaped end used for drilling rock in combination with a compressor. From Baugh quarry during WWII. Given to Dr Holliday by Donald MacKinnon, Hough, in response to article in An Tirisdeach.