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Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Roy speaks about the entrepreneur Albert Griffin and his many adventures. Most notably his time spent as a rum runner and bootlegger. Mr. Griffin travels to St. Pierre Miquelon several times for "hand brand" alcohol and other forms of drink. On one occasion his boat is impounded by the French authorities, and he rescues it from their

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pickering, Roland
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Roland Pickering. In this interview Roland talks about WWII, convoys, ships, burials at sea, Captain Pike, the Merchant Marines, rum running, sunken ships, drownings, French River, Christmas, potatoes, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:10

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pickering, Roland
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Roland Pickering. In this interview Roland talks about snowstorms, his ancestors, blacksmiths, family, ships, Peter McNutt, lobster factories, fishing, the Halifax Explosion, WWI, the Spanish Flu, courting, his wife, home remedies, the phantom ship, cars, Jim Tuplin, the Merchant Marines, WWII, and various

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bruce, Clive
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:An interview with Robbie Robertson and introducing his friend Clive Bruce. Robbie and Clive are on a tour and talking about the post office, the cheese factory, buying a farm with his brother, families of fisherman and farmers, and the 1883 August Gale. The interview changes to Clive Bruce's life and he talks about the Halifax

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Robbie Robertson talks about the milkman, fishing, fish prices, leaving for the States due to money, local stores, his brothers going on the Harvest Excursion, farming potatoes, doctors and remedies, and more stories about his family.
Date Recorded:1998-10-02
Duration:01:03:52

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:In this interview with Robbie Robertson he talks about his father's shipbuilding, about the roads during his youth, trading fish during the Depression and how fishing has changed, rum running and tricks used to avoid the police, electricity, his first radio and the horrible condition of the roads during the 1930s. He goes on to talk

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:In this interview Robbie Robertson talks about his family, his father being a fisherman and his mother dying when he was young, one brother joining the Navy along with other locals, burials then and now, and different kinds of coffins. He goes on to talk about his school days, the prices of fish, his first time lobster fishing and

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Langille, Clyde
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Mellish, Ken
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a tape titled Remembrance '86. It is a recording of interviews with Ken Mellish and Clyde Langille. Some topics covered include WWI, WWII, training in England, medals, kilts, and getting wounded.
Date Recorded:1986
Duration:00:31:30

Type:Interview
Contributor:Dean, Reg
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Reg Dean. In this interview Reg talks about Trenton Car Works, coal, trams, schooners, school, his first job, baseball, hockey, his father's store, old businesses, WWII, meeting Babe Ruth, horses, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1994-04-24
Duration:00:50:16

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Matheson, Ralph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Ralph Matheson. In this interview Ralph talks about milk, cheese, New Glasgow, blacksmiths, firewood, doctors, midwives, thrashing, horses, tractors, cattle, the 1930s, peddlers, Christmas, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:22

Type:Interview
Contributor:Fraser, Betty Anne
Contributor:Fraser, Gordon
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a tape titled Phantom Ship. It is an interview with Gordon and Betty Anne Fraser and others covering topics such as the phantom ship, Henderson the Klondiker, and Cookie John Wilson.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:01:13

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Herlihy, Elwyn
Contributor:Hicks, Peter
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Hicks and Elwyn Herlihy. In this interview they talk about their ancestors, Colonel Herlihy, immigrants to Atlantic Canada, and Antigonish.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:18:40

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Herlihy, Elwyn
Contributor:Hicks, Peter
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Hicks and Elwyn Herlihy. In this interview they talk about their ancestors, the family home, their barn, apples, and various topics related to the family farm.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:31:33

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a tape titled Orphanage. It includes stories and discussion about the orphanage in Mt. Herbert. Some topics covered include students, teachers, religion, horses, and former employees of the orphanage.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:02

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Matherly, Nelson
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Nelson Matherly. In this interview Nelson talks about his dairy farm, cattle, butter, ice, cars, milk factories, milk, moose, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:56:08