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Type:Interview
Contributor:Fraser, Sandy
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Sandy Fraser of Halifax, NS and Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Sandy talks about his family, the Halifax Explosion, growing up in Halifax, his parents, working at various hotels including the Nova Scotian in Halifax and the Charlottetown Hotel, bootleggers, WWII, taxi drivers, Charlottetown, and

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacKinnon, Bob
Contributor:MacKinnon, Queenie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview with Bob and Queenie MacKinnon begins with the topic of Lettie MacKinnon, Bob's mother, who ran a maternity and boarding home out of her farm house. They talk about her job as a midwife, moving to Earnscliffe, the maternity house, and tell of Will Coady's wife giving birth during a winter storm. The conversation then

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacCannell, Hamm
Contributor:MacCannell, Marion
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Marion and Hamm MacCannell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Marion begins by telling about her family history, her uncle's meat and ice business, and other businesses in Charlottetown. She tells about her school days, both as a student and teacher, and talks about taking the train to Hampshire. Hamm tells about selling

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLean (Sherren), Ruby
Contributor:MacLean, Cleaveland M. "Cleaver"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Cleaveland "Cleaver" M. and Ruby (nee Sherren) MacLean of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview they talk about the old railway car shop, former businesses in Charlottetown, Founder's Hall, Clever's work on the railway, the Rocky Point Ferry, their marriage and honeymoon, Ruby going to work at a young age,

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:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the fourth and final tape with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about how he met his wife Georgie Andrew (nee Matheson). He then talks about the Spanish Flu and the Halifax Explosion, and tells all about the search for what was apparently treasure buried by Captain Kidd.

Type:Interview
Contributor:Farquarson, Robert Montague
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Robert Montague Farquarson of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Robert talks about his ancestors, Mt. Stewart, his father, the railway, animals in town, ponds, Charlottetown, WWI, school, WWII, teaching, Prince of Wales College, working for Canada Packers, his garage and car rental business, The Butts and

Type:Interview
Contributor:Hessian, Louise
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Louise Hessian of Georgetown, PEI. In this interview Louise talks about her mother, women's work, lobster, Georgetown, summer vacations, the 1930s, the Hemphill girls, hockey, railway men, her father, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2009-01-19
Duration:00:31:56

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Murnaghan, Andrew Robert
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Andrew Robert Murnaghan of Tarantum, P.E.I. In this interview Andrew talks about farming by the phases of the moon, his family, blacksmiths, hauling and selling mussel mud, potato farming, horses, school, traveling to Charlottetown, pack peddlers, local stores, local characters, entertainment, home remedies,

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacCormack, Ivan "Alkie"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Ivan "Alkie" MacCormack of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Alkie begins by telling the origin of his nickname. He then talks about playing baseball, Lefty McAleer, and the longest game. He goes on to tell about his service in Italy and Holland during WWII and meeting up with his brother Ken and Lefty in