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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 More
- Date Recorded:2008-02-21
- Duration:01:04:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Patton, Raymond
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Raymond Patton begins with a discussion of his father's work as a blacksmith. The conversation then moves on to farming, then on to the Mason family and fishing. Raymond goes on to tell about Ed and Tiny Mason, as story about his father Scott going to town for coal, and working in the woods. Raymond and Dutch More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:26
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Muriel
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Muriel MacKay of Albany, P.E.I. In this interview Muriel talks about moving out West to Saskatoon, teaching, washing machines, church, her husband George and his political career that includes serving as Lieutenant Governor, quilts, and home remedies.
- Date Recorded:1996-01-04
- Duration:00:48:04
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Johnstone (Thompson Little), Mildred
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mildred Johnstone (nee Thompson) from Dunstaffnage, P.E.I. Mildred begins by telling about the Apple Tree Stewarts, wharves, and boats on the Hillsborough River. She then talks about the history of Dunstaffnage, her grandfather, the Vickersons, the Stewarts, and diphtheria. She tells about breeding cattle, More
- Date Recorded:1995-10-02
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Phillips (Jones), Mary Emma
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Mary Emma (Jones) Phillips of Harrington, P.E.I. Mary begins by telling about her family and she and her brother going out to Saskatchewan to teach. She tells about her trip out West on the train, her father fishing lobster, their family farm in Harrington, and horses. She then talks about the first Women's More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-12
- Duration:01:04:12
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clark (Doull), Lillian
- Contributor:Clark, Howard
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Lillian (nee Doull) Clark and her husband Howard. In this interview they talk about family, ice boats, Cape Traverse, deep snow, lobster canneries, transportation, ferries, and discuss various topics while looking at their photo album.
- Date Recorded:1996-05-10
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacLean, James A. "Jim"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Jim (James A.) MacLean of Montague, P.E.I. Jim begins by telling about his grandfather's forge, his father, and the Adams family. He then talks about his birth, working as a "Soldier of the Sod" during WWI, school, farming, gristmills, and life growing up in Montague. He talks about Maggie McGee, the Halifax More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-21
- Duration:01:03:51
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1999-02-04
- Duration:01:03:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Down (Hamm), Jean
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jean Down (nee Hamm) of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Jean talks about her father's service in WWI, the letters he sent home, his life after the war, and her husband Ross.
- Date Recorded:2007-02-07
- Duration:00:28:59
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Down (Hamm), Jean
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jean Ross (need Hamm) of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Jean talks about her family, growing up in Charlottetown, how she met her husband, school, her aunt Addie Hamm, her parents, and readings of her father's letters from his service in WWI.
- Date Recorded:2007-02-07
- Duration:01:03:41
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-17
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gregory, James Agustus "Gus"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This tape is the second interview with Augustus James "Gus" Gregory of Souris, P.E.I. Gus begins by telling about local mills, catching lobsters in the earl 1900s, and superstitions. He then talks about his family and the history of the Souris area. He mentions blacksmiths, starch factories, wakes and funerals, crossing the Atlantic More
- Date Recorded:1998-01-27
- Duration:01:03:20
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Black, Lt.-Col. Charles Frederick
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Lt.-Col. Charles Frederick "Fred" Black of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Fred talks about his family history, Charlottetown, family businesses, school, his first jobs, WWI, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, home remedies, his family going to California, the military history of his family, his More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:34:05
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Turner, Florence Charlotte "Flo"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Florence Charlotte "Flo" Turner of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Flo talks about Captain Charlie Arbuckle, Tiny Mason, pie socials and chicken raffles, Castle Harris, her family, the Halifax Explosion, Stormy Sandy, catching the Spanish Flu, orphans, locals, and lobster canneries. At the end More
- Date Recorded:1993-05-20
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Ferguson, Cecil Kitchener
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Cecil Kitchener Ferguson of Charlottetown and Hampton, PEI. In this interview Cecil talks about cooking, his service in WWII, farming, Hampton, blacksmiths, horses, Christmas, his family, Sundays and religion, the phantom ship and ghost stories, hockey, skunks, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-11-10
- Duration:01:30:52
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wilkinson, Billy
- Abstract:This is an interview with Billy Wilkinson of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Billy talks about the sugar woods, bears, bootlegging and moonshine, local businesses, cars and tractors, horses, school, tobacco, the railway, his family, the Halifax Explosion, and how maple syrup is made.
- Date Recorded:1993-04-09
- Duration:01:03:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stewart, William McMillan "Bill"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with William "Bill" McMillan Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Bill talks about victory at Vimy Ridge, Canadian efforts there, his and his brothers who served in the war. He also talks about being exposed to mustard gas, his recovery in the hospital, and his return to the army soon after.
- Date Recorded:1986
- Duration:00:22:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Byrne, Bridget "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Bridget "Ann" Byrne of Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Ann talks about horses, her family history, groceries and stores, chores on the farm, school, the royal family, Boston, pack peddlers, the Spanish Flu, Father James MacDonald, blacksmiths, cars, Charlottetown, picnics, blueberries, Christmas, and More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-29
- Duration:01:03:52
- 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. More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-29
- Duration:01:35:22
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Fraser (Huggan), Viola Jean
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Viola Jean Fraser (nee Huggan) of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview Viola talks about her family, dances, Fen Thompson, home remedies, horses, school, Christmas, cars, radio, Avondale, home children, doctors, stores, quiet Sundays, her mother and her homemade goods, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2003-01-14
- Duration:01:03:27
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Acorn (Farquharson), Sadie Irene
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Sadie Irene Acorn (nee Farquharson) of Montague and Cardigan, P.E.I. In this interview Sadie talks about school, the family farm, home remedies, horses and sleighs, Christmas, boarding in Charlottetown while attending Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown, teaching, traveling, Sundays, Christmas, card games More
- Date Recorded:2000-11-28
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Roy starts with a conversation continued on from tape thirteen. Roy tells about piloting ships into harbours. He then briefly talks about a murder in Georgetown before telling a story about a fire at Boon Thompson's. Roy then goes on to talk about shearing sheep, carding mills, and fires in Montague. An interview More
- Date Recorded:2006-09-04
- Duration:01:36:17
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mulligan (Curley), Roma
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Roma Mulligan (nee Curley) of Kinkora and Freetown, P.E.I. In this interview Roma talks about her grandparents, ghost stories, moving to Detroit with her family as a child, school, potato picking, her wedding, coming back to the Island from Detroit, and her daughter's death.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:02:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the first of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview Ray talks about Dr. Brehaut, his family, home remedies, the Great Depression, mills, homemade clothes, sheep, and Christmas. He also talks about telephones, WWI, the Spanish Flu, Scarlet Fever, farming, potatoes, apples, and geese.
- Date Recorded:2003-11-07
- Duration:01:03:46
- 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:Corcoran, Norbert George
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second tape of an interview with Norbert George Corcoran of Piusville, P.E.I. This tape begins with the continuation of a discussion from Tape One about mussel mud. Norbert then goes on to tell about fox ranching, farming, E. T. Botts and general stores, potatoes, chickens, fish, pigs, and machines. Next he tells about More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-03
- Duration:01:03:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brown (Bernard), Nina E.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Nina E. Brown of New London, P.E.I. Nina begins by telling about Elton Woodside and his airplane and growing up in French River. She then talks about her grandparents, ancestors, and family. She goes on to tell about school, L. M. Montgomery, her husband Stanley, her step grandmother, and church. Nina then talks More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-02
- Duration:01:03:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Muriel
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Muriel MacKay of Albany, P.E.I. In this interview Muriel talks about her family history, Christmas, WWI and WWII, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, school, Prince of Wales College, teaching, horses, chores on the farm, trips to Charlottetown and Summerside, cars, snowstorms, funerals, pack peddlers, More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-04
- Duration:01:03:33
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Shaw (Matheson), Margaret
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Margaret Shaw (nee Matheson) of Appin Road and Bonshaw, PEI. In this interview Margaret talks about Christmas, her family, home remedies, doctors, school, snow, traveling to town, ferries, ice travel, farming, the telephone, electricity, church, socials, horses, apples and berries, maple syrup, cars, ghosts More
- Date Recorded:2010-01-05
- Duration:01:35:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Ravenhill, Louise
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Louise Ravenhill of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Louise talks about her family history and their immigration from England as Home Children. She tells about her father's tough life and the book she wrote about it.
- Date Recorded:1996-01-12
- Duration:00:31:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDonald, Louis Richard
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Louis Richard MacDonald of Cornwall, P.E.I. In this interview Louis talks about the background of Cornwall, his family history, his siblings, the family farm, doctors, WWI and WWII, telephones, illnesses, ghosts, his father, the MacDonalds, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-11
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stevenson, J. Lorne
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with J. Lorne Stevenson of New Glasgow, P.E.I. Lorne begins by telling about planning to join the army during WWI, but joining the navy instead. He tells about training in Halifax, crossing the Atlantic to Liverpool, his navy uniform, Islanders in WWI, the HMS Goshawk, and sunken ships. The then talks about More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-11
- Duration:01:36:02
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Francis, Lorne
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Lorne Francis of Fortune Bridge, PEI. In this interview Lorne talks about his father's carriage shop and the family business, sleighs, horses, wagons, famous people he knew, cars, school, potatoes, rum running, life in the 1930s, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2003-01-23
- Duration:01:02:07
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LeClair, Leonard
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Leonard LeClair of Rusticoville and Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Leonard talks about the Hindenburg, his brothers and their service in WWII, his service in WWII, midwives, working at the Queen Hotel, Dr. Jack Jenkins, working for Perfection Foods, the family farm, how he met his wife, the 1930s, his More
- Date Recorded:2006-08-31
- Duration:01:03:14
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Millar, Layton
- Contributor:Millar, Olive
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Layton Millar of Ellerslie, P.E.I. His wife Olive also partakes in the interview, and there is a period towards the end where his friend Edwin Dennis speaks for a few moments. Layton begins by telling about his family, farming, homemade clothes and goods, and potato farming. He talks about cattle, creameries, More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-04
- Duration:01:33:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Coombs, John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John Coombs. In this interview John talks about his upbringing, his parents, his father's service in WWI, working as a farm labourer at age 16, school, the Halifax Explosion, working out West during the Harvest Excursion, the chaotic train ride out, and stories about his travels as a hobo.
- Date Recorded:1994-04-29
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAuley, James A. "Jim"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with James A. "Jim" MacAuley of Grand Tracadie, P.E.I. Prior to his death in 1999, Jim was the last living WWI veteran on the Island. Jim begins by telling about his birth in Tracadie and growing up in an orphanage. He then tells about his father's work as a fisherman, old fishing boats, and school. He then goes on More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-11
- Duration:01:35:11
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Marshall (McVittie), Jeanette "Jessie"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jeanette "Jessie" (nee McVittie) Marshall of Westmoreland and Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Jeanette talks about her family, Crapaud, Victoria, mills, wool and knitting, WWI, the Spanish Flu, Dr. Bouvyer, her mother's work as a nurse and midwife, home remedies, the Halifax Explosion, school, teaching, More
- Date Recorded:1998-03-02
- Duration:01:03:26
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDonald, Colin
- Contributor:MacDonald, Jean
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Josephine "Jean" Bernadine and R. Colin MacDonald of St. Peters Bay, P.E.I. In this interview Jean and Colin talk about mussel mud, traveling on the ice, family history, WWI, Colin's work in shipyards, their father's practice and other local doctors, Christmas, butter, an various topics More
- Date Recorded:1995-11-22
- Duration:01:03:35
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Herbert B.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Herbert B. Schurman of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Herb talks about cars, the Summerside waterfront, accidents, Milligan and Morrsion's, his brothers, his father's work for the Wyatt's, the Harvest Excursion, the pest house, horse sheds, dance halls, businesses in Summerside, restaurants, Reg Pope More
- Date Recorded:2001-02-12
- Duration:01:03:19
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Herbert B.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Herbert B. Schurman of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Herb talks about Christmas, snow and snowplowing, Crystal Rink, German POWs, his family, doctors and home remedies, school, characters, cars, his brother's service in WWI, the Halifax Explosion and the Spanish Flu, life growing up in Summerside, More
- Date Recorded:2000-11-24
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bishop, Henry L.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Henry L. Bishop of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Henry talks about Bishop's Foundry, his family, his childhood, Summerside and local businesses, WWII, school, cars, his first job, working as a farmhand, radio, Christmas, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-29
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Chandler, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Helen Chandler of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about various things including her family, The Great Depression, farming, airplanes, cars, radio, horses, pack peddlers, electricity, and war.
- Date Recorded:1998-02-03
- Duration:00:53:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacBeth (Dingwell), Georgie Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Georgie Helen MacBeth (nee Dingwell) of Montague and Forrest Hill, P.E.I. In this interview Georgie talks about Lucy Maud Montgomery, her mother, school, her family, cars, homemade goods, home remedies, the family farm, Christmas, cholera, Charlottetown, Prince of Wales College, teaching, church, More
- Date Recorded:2000-11-29
- Duration:01:35:04
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Leard, Frederick J. W. "Fred"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Frederick "Fred" J. W. Leard of Augustine Cove, P.E.I. In this interview Fred talks about his father, butchering, school, Christmas, WWI and the Halifax Explosion, church, German POWs, blacksmiths, horses, fishing and smoking herring, ice boats, and rum running.
- Date Recorded:1996-07-21
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Turner, Florence Charlotte "Flo"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Florence Charlotte "Flo" Turner of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Flo talks about the Charles Arbuckle and the history of the Arbuckles, Francis Arbuckle, local families, the Halifax Explosion, trains, picnics and dances, courting, and Gaelic.
- Date Recorded:1994-04-28
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDougall, Everett
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Everett MacDougall of Glenwood and Vernon Bridge, PEI. In this interview Everett talks about shipping, traveling, stores, Christmas, the 1930s, schooners, fish and lobster, his grandparents, home remedies, Sundays, entertainment, WWI, pack peddlers, school, snow, sleighs, rationing, and various other topics More
- Date Recorded:2007-01
- Duration:01:03:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bolger, Estelle
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Estelle Bolger of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Estelle talks about her family, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, her mother, her father, her family's barbershop, Bob Fraser, Georgetown, cars, ice, a murder in the 1930s, snowstorms, and rats.
- Date Recorded:2006-01-09
- Duration:01:02:49
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bolger, Cornelius Patrick "Lenie"
- Contributor:Bolger, Estelle
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Estelle and Cornelius Patrick "Lenie" Bolger of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about Lenie's fiddle playing and other fiddlers, their families, how they met and courted, Estelle's work as a lady barber, the Halifax Explosion, and home remedies.
- Date Recorded:2004-04-20
- Duration:01:03:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacPherson, Ernest Melville "Ernie"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ernest "Ernie" Melville MacPherson of Dunblane, P.E.I. Ernie talks about working in the lumber woods in Plaster Rock, catching the Spanish flu, his family, farming, farm machinery, snow, mussel mud, horse races on the ice, horses, pesticides and herbicides, and traveling.
- Date Recorded:2003-10-21
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Willis (Edwards), Ella
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ella Willis (nee Edwards) of Hampshire, P.E.I. In this interview Ella talks about her family, traveling, life on the family farm, chores, potatoes, Sundays and church, school, her first car ride, WWI and the Halifax Explosion, picnics, Christmas, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2006-11-29
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Easter, Edward B. "Eddie"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Edward B. "Eddie" Easter of Indian River and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Eddie talks about traveling on the ice, horses, home remedies, potato farming, groceries, eggs, the Titanic, WWI, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, school, thrashing, snowstorms, trains, Billy the Farmer, the Tuplins, and More
- Date Recorded:2001-08-26
- Duration:01:03:03
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Herring, Dr. Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Dr. Helen Herring of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about her father and other men who worked on the ice boats at Cape Traverse, her husband's work on the railway, the Halifax Explosion and the end of WWI, fishing, Christmas, and hockey games. She also talks about entertainment, trains, More
- Date Recorded:1996-04-11
- Duration:01:35:29
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Scranton, Charlie
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Charlie Scranton of Guysborough County, NS and Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Charlie talks about doctors, Guysborough, his mother and her cooking, Christmas, sheep and wool, farming, school, how he got started with poultry, moving to PEI, WWII, his family history, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2010-02-08
- Duration:00:59:55
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bell, Charles Marvin "Charlie"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the first of four tapes of interviews with Charles Marvin "Charlie" Bell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Charlie talks about the Bell family history, the dentist Dr. Marvin Bell, Christmas, church picnics and religion, school, life Victoria during the 1920s, his parents, trains, the mail, and cars and driving.
- Date Recorded:1995-12-07
- Duration:01:03:31
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mooney, Borden Philip
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Borden Mooney of Peakes Station, P.E.I. Borden begins by telling about the railroad, the history of the Peakes area, and Leard's Mill. He then talks about building a boat as a kid, Mooney's shingle mill, school, dances, and the railroad station. Borden then talks about Lem Hughes the blacksmith, cars, singing in More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-13
- Duration:01:36:04
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stewart, William McMillan "Bill"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with William "Bill" McMillan Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Bill talks about serving with the 8th Canadian Siege Battery during WWI. Bill talks about military weapons, poison gases, casualties, and joining the army at age 17. He tells about his casualty from mustard gas, his brothers and their More
- Date Recorded:1986
- Duration:01:04:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Callaghan, Mary "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Mary "Ann" Callaghan of Lake Verde, P.E.I. Ann begins by talking about her family, forerunners, and curing her eczema by crossing the Northumberland Strait. She then tells about her ancestors and the history of Lake Verde, her family, making clothes, farming, and her brothers who served in WWI. She then talks More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-28
- Duration:01:04:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Sheehan, Agnes
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Agnes Sheehan of Bear River, P.E.I and her daughter Peg McInnis. The interview begins with a discussion of the origins of the Bear River name and the old train station there. Agnes then goes on to tell about Dr. Gus MacDonald, her childhood, general stores, and school. She then talks about her family, farming, More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-21
- Duration:01:03:48