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- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "Speaking of Larry Gorman", where Cousins presents the life of Larry Gorman through the songs Gorman wrote throughout his lifetime. The lecture includes plenty of music and singing, stories of childhood mischief, his sisters' marriages, people Larry didn't get along with, church, West Prince, More
- Date Recorded:1989
- Duration:01:59:19
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a short lecture by Jennie McQuaid titled "Songs and Stories from the North Side", where Jennie discusses stories of the supernatural, early medical progression, and other short stories.
- Duration:00:17:08
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Justice Kelly titled "Some Observations on Early Irish Celtic Farming Society", where he discusses celtic society, law systems, farming culture, Celtic influence on farming, land ownership, sheep, beekeeping, bread making, polygamy, children's legal rights and various other topics to do with the Celtic influence More
- Date Recorded:2003-04-23
- Duration:01:35:10
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "Prince Edward Island Folklore: An Overview with Celtic Overtones", where he John discusses folklore and customs, Celtic origins, Tom Dunn, Scottish and Gaelic influences, songs brought from Boston. This lecture is presented partially through playing music and singing.
- Date Recorded:2004-03-26
- Duration:01:22:11
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kay Diviney titled "Padraic Colum and The Drama of Story", where she discusses Colum's writing and history of poetry and theater, his identifying with peasantry, metaphorical and literal meanings. This lecture also details the books and writings by Padraic Colum and gives an overview of his life and influence.
- Date Recorded:1993-03-08
- Duration:01:35:09
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Michael Linkletter titled "Modern and Ancient Celts", where he discusses locations named after Celtic origins, Gallish inscriptions, linguistic, archaeological and documentary evidence. The lecture also includes talk of cloth and tartans, languages and their dying out and being revived, and other historical facts More
- Date Recorded:2002-03-22
- Duration:01:23:34
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kenneth Nilsen titled "Macabre Tales of the Irish Supernatural", where he discusses Irish Gaelic, plays a video of Gaelic speaking, and tells stories of superstitions, Lady Augusta Gregory, witches, Joe Heeney, Irish folklore, importance of baptism, and other tales to do with folklore and supernatural happenings More
- Date Recorded:1996-03-29
- Duration:01:21:28
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Jenny MacQuaid titled "John MacIntosh and the Struggle for Tenants Rights", where Jenny discusses John MacIntosh, history and immigration, marriage, occupations, politics, religion, proprietors and governors. The lecture includes also discussion about elections, landlords, tenants, and various other topics More
- Date Recorded:2008-10-31
- Duration:01:23:56
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "James Heran Fitzgerald: School Teacher, Song Maker, and Patriot", where he discusses prominent Irishmen James Heran Fitzgerald and Frank O'Halloran, lots of PEI, Father Patrick Doyle, education and schooling, and reads from an old diary. John Cousin's lecture is presented partially in song, More
- Date Recorded:2002-03-15
- Duration:01:23:28
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by William McGurk titled "Is There An Irish Personality?" where he discusses Irish myths, historic origins, Irish independence, church, famine, farming, consequences of Irish culture, and priests. The lecture also discusses CS Lewis, politics, alcohol, suffering, families, Murphy's law and celebrations of life, among More
- Date Recorded:2008-11-28
- Duration:01:01:40
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Marion Reid titled "Irish...and Proud of It!" where she discusses Irish passion and imagination, family influence, farming, politics, horses, tradition and death. Marion introduces her grandchildren who play music and sing songs. The last half of the lecture, Marion discusses her lengthy career as a schoolteacher More
- Date Recorded:2003-03-21
- Duration:01:23:35
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Roy Johnston titled "Irish Traditional Music", where he discusses migrants of Ireland, authorities of music on PEI, the differences between fiddle and violin, differences between varieties of jigs and timing. Roy Johnston's lecture is presented partially in playing songs, jigs, and medleys.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-10
- Duration:01:17:25
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Douglas Fraser titled "Irish Genealogy", where he discusses his own heritage and name, intermarriage, family histories, genealogical research, Irish folk festivals, Irish heritage, the Benevolent Irish Society in PEI, shaping Irish ancestors, Holland, and lottery assigning names to lots, as well as various other More
- Date Recorded:1989-01-01
- Duration:01:35:43
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kenneth Nilsen titled "Irish Folklore: An Overview", where he discusses history of folklores, influencers of folklore-Thomas C., Patrick Kennedy, Douglas Hyde, Thomas Hyde, James D., Shawn O'Connell, Michael They, Mary O'Keefe, Pat Malone, and other historical figures relevant to traditional Irish folk tales.
- Date Recorded:1994-03-25
- Duration:01:18:39
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Professor Brendan O'Grady gives a lecture titled "Irish Born Clergy who served in PEI" at The B.I.S Irish Lecture Series about the many Catholic, Methodist and Protestant priests and bishops that served on the Island of Prince Edward Island. He gives a detailed timeline of when the ministers, priests and bishops came, where the came More
- Date Recorded:1991-04-25
- Duration:01:31:27