Benevolent Irish Society - Lecture Series Collection

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The collection contains recordings of lectures delivered at the BIS Hall (now the Irish Cultural Centre) in Charlottetown during the years 1987 - 2011 on various aspects of Irish heritage and culture both in PEI and in Ireland.
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The Fenians on Prince Edward Island?
  • Type:Event
  • Abstract:This is a lecture by Edward MacDonald titled "The Fenians on Prince Edward Island?", where he discusses poems, facial features, George Coles, the Benevolent Irish Society on PEI, Fenians vs the Irishmen, government, religion, and confederation as well as other topics relating to the Fenians on PEI.
  • Date Recorded:2006-12-01
  • Duration:01:16:36
The Other Celts: Introducing Wales
  • Type:Event
  • Abstract:This is a lecture by Elizabeth Schoales titled "The Other Celts: Introducing Wales", where she discusses origins of Celt languages, evolution of language over time, keeping language orally and by documentation later, bible translations and dedications, reformation, and religion-language relations. The lecture also includes other
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  • Date Recorded:2006-11-24
  • Duration:00:38:59
In search of Celtic Christianity: A Twenty-First Century Dilemma
  • Type:Event
  • Abstract:This is a lecture by Dr. Peter ERB titled "In Search of Celtic Christianity: A Twenty-First Century Dilemma", where he discusses early studies and Irish history, Celtic origins and religion, Glastonbury, bishops, plagues, Anglo Saxons and other topics to do with Celtic Christianity.
  • Date Recorded:2006-10-27
  • Duration:01:30:13
Eillan A' Phrionnsa: The Gaelic Community of Prince Edward Island
  • Type:Event
  • Abstract:This is a lecture by Dr. Michael Linkletter titled "Eillan A' Phrionnsa: The Gaelic Community of Prince Edward Island", where he discusses Scottish Gaelic communities, early settlers, the Gaelic language, 1855 census, importance of poetry, Gaelic newspapers, discrimination and Gaelic influence on English citizens of PEI. The lecture
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  • Date Recorded:2006-11-10
  • Duration:01:35:26
Bernard Creamer : Altars, Churches, and Fine Buildings
  • Type:Event
  • Contributor:Creamer, Eric
  • Abstract:This is a lecture by Eric Creamer titled "Bernard Creamer: Altars, Churches, and Fine Buildings", where he discusses farming, Souris, immigration, education, East Point, religion, parishes, convents, church fire, construction and building of a church, Kelly's Cross, and other life events of Bernard Creamer.
  • Date Recorded:2006-11-03
  • Duration:01:04:40