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Type:Interview
Contributor:Hennessey, Patrick John "Pat"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick John "Pat" Hennessey of Souris and St. Catherines, P.E.I. In this interview Pat talks about the Harvest Excursion, the family farm, rum running, the Spanish Flu, the Titanic, radio, dances and socials, lobster, fishing, cooking, Dr. Gus and home remedies, Christmas, pack peddlers, the 1930s, stores in

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of Dutch's trip to Orkney, Scotland. Dutch interviews several residents including John Rendall. Some topics covered include the Thomson family history, Orkney, and WWII.
Date Recorded:1999-03-02
Duration:01:03:10

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Moase (Cairns), Louise
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Louise Moase (nee Cairns) of New Annan, P.E.I. In this interview Louise talks about her birth, the end of WWI, her family, home remedies, school, life in the 1930s, life on the farm, homemade goods, her husband, her wedding, traveling in the winter, storms, Summerside, quiet Sundays, entertainment, and

Type:Interview
Contributor:Farrell, Leo
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Leo Farrell of Rosehill, P.E.I. In this interview Leo talks about organic potato farming, horses, mussel mud, orchards, cheese and cheese factories, pack peddlers, seafood, a cable ferry, fox ranching, rum, playing the fiddle, dances, entertainment, restaurants, radio, fiddle players, and a plane crash in

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLean (Maynard), Jennie Pearl
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Jennie Pearl MacLean (nee Maynard) of Port Hill and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Jennie talks about blacksmiths, her family, home remedies, doctors, her birth, concerts and plays, Christmas, the Titanic, WWI and WWI, school, chores on the family farm, cars, horses, traveling, working in Boston, the

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLellan, Janie Pat
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Janie Pat MacLellan of Arlington, P.E.I. In this interview Janie talks about work on the family farm, her family, deep snow, sleighs, horses, school, Christmas, home remedies, WWI, the Spanish Flu, life during the 1930s, homemade goods, seafood, pack peddlers, Sundays, cars, apples, potatoes, and various

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gill, Johnny
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Johnny Gill of Elliotvale, P.E.I. In this interview Johnny talks about his father's blacksmith shop, the work he did, sleighs and wagons, wheels and tires, painting, horses, machine work, their blacksmith shop and their equipment, apprentices, and the introduction of cars.
Date Recorded:1999-09-30
Duration:00:53:45

Type:Interview
Contributor:Lea, Dr. R. Gordon
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Dr. R. Gordon Lea of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Dr. Lea talks about WWII, cars, his education, his father, cattle, politics, church, family, the Rogersons, electricity, Victoria, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1999-02-05
Duration:01:03:06

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bell, Charles Marvin "Charlie"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the third of four tapes of interviews with Charles Marvin "Charlie" Bell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Charlie talks about the Spanish Flu, breaking the roads, his father and his illnesses, his mother and her work as a postmistress, Eaton's catalogues, electricity, indoor plumbing, washing machines, Sundays, his

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of interviews done in England in March of 1999. Interviewees included in the recording are Ivor Dunkerton and the Kington Ramblers. Topics discussed include cider, how cider is made, Herefordshire, Kington, walking through the countryside, Radnorshire, WWII, and wildlife.
Date Recorded:1999-03-23
Duration:01:03:32

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an recording of various interviewees about their memories of West Kent School in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Topics covered include teachers, rival schools, subjects, walking, sports, and various other topics related to West Kent School.
Date Recorded:1999-10-31
Duration:00:47:31

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about home remedies, family, potato farming, blacksmiths and sleighs, how he met his wife, working in coal mines, his parents, his dog, horses, his time spent in jail for making moonshine, foxes, cars, radio, and Amelia's

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about moving to Sasketchewan on the Harvest Excursion at age 14, life out West, signing up for WWII at age 15, his father and his service in WWI, the family home, horses, lobster fishing, his mother, and home remedies.
Date Recorded:1999-02-11
Duration:01:03:21

Type:Interview
Contributor:Hennessey, Patrick John "Pat"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick John "Pat" Hennessey of Souris and St. Catherines, P.E.I. In this interview Pat talks about cheese factories, his family background, his father's work as a blacksmith, farming, potatoes, mills, sleighs, horses, going to Saskatchewan on the Harvest Excursion, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1999-01-15
Duration:01:04:13

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of Dutch's trip to Orkney, Scotland. Dutch interviews several residents including Shauna Garson, Gary Foulis, and Tommy and John Rendall. Some topics covered include accents, the history of Orkney, Dutch's family history, the vikings, fishing, school, farming, and cottages.
Date Recorded:1999-03-02
Duration:01:03:32