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Type:Interview
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Contributor:Stewart, William "Bill"
Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews William "Bill" Stewart at Provincial Home for the Aged. They discuss carpentry jobs, experiences and wages, Scottish-Irish relationships and Bill's young life. Bill tells stories about Sunday suppers, working for foremen, visiting Boston, and his job experiences along the way.
Date Recorded:1983-06-28
Duration:00:24:36

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacAdam, Ann
Contributor:Quinn, Mary
Abstract:Mary Quinn is interviewed by Anne MacAdam; she tells MacAdam about a story involving a sailor who became sick at sea and had shortly died. She also mentions in another story (ghost) how many people claimed to have seen the dead the sailor. Quinn also talks about her time as a school teacher, common Irish names and entertainment in the

Type:Interview
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Contributor:O'Halloran, Peter
Abstract:Geoff LePage interviewing Peter O'Halloran at Maplewood Manor, discussing the royal visit, his family leaving Ireland and experiencing hardships, blacksmithing and fishing. Mr. O'Halloran tells stories about superstitions and a whale, and the farming industry during his lifetime.
Date Recorded:1983-08-01
Duration:00:28:53

Type:Interview
Contributor:Doyle, Karen
Contributor:Mckenzie, David
Contributor:O'Conner, Louis
Abstract:David Mckenzie and Karen Doyle interview Louis O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor talks to them about industries and trades on the island during the early days which included Shipbuilding, Agriculture, Carpentry and Blacksmithing. He mentions that the Irish were superstitious and poor, but had unique personalities with a strong faith. He then

Type:Interview
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Contributor:O'Brien, Walter
Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Walter O'Brien at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in PEI. In this interview, Walter discusses his family and his early life, fishing, farming, real estate work, and sales with the Guardian. Walter talks about Scottish-Irish relations, social gatherings, blacksmithing, school teachers, doctors, and life on the farm

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKenzie, David
Contributor:O'Brien, Emma
Abstract:David Mackenzie interviews Emma O'Brien at Sacred Heart Home. In this interview, Emma discusses her great grandparents life, settling in North America, comparing Ireland to PEI, land agents, Fort Augustus and horses.
Date Recorded:1983-07-04
Duration:00:24:05 (OD says 00:50:00)

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacAdam, Ann
Contributor:Murphy, Tina
Abstract:Ann MacAdam interviews Tina Murphy in Morell, where Tina talks about her early education and childhood, as well as her journey to Boston and becoming a registered nurse. The interview includes discussion about Church Road, family farming, entertainment and tradition, parties and dancing.
Date Recorded:1983-06-07
Duration:00:57:57

Type:Interview
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Contributor:Murphy, Oswald
Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Oswald Murphy in Foxley River PEI. Oswald discusses his great grandparents lives and occupations, relations with other groups, letting go of customs and traditions and immigrating to PEI. Oswald shares poems, tells stories about dances, fights, landlords and rent collectors.
Date Recorded:1983-07-11
Duration:00:21:09

Type:Interview
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Contributor:Murphy, Geoff
Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Ernestine Murphy who talks about the prominent figure in the Irish community, her family tree as well as their customs and traditions. Murphy also discusses ghost stories and superstitions that were passed down, they customs they did during Holy week and her Grandfather who owned a threshing mill. She also

Type:Interview
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Contributor:Murphy, Cletus
Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Cletus Murphy in Charlottetown PEI. Cletus discusses his grandparents family, talks about storytelling and ghosts influence on the Irish. Cletus also tells about famine, church and politics, the Scottish, Irish, and French, and social gatherings.
Date Recorded:1983-07-02
Duration:00:57:52

Type:Interview
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Contributor:Morrison, Clint
Abstract:Clint Morrison is interview by Geoff LePage. He speaks about the Boyle family tree and the large family of lot eleven. He mentions three family names that he believes to be are the true Irish settlers and speaks about the Absentee Landlords along with the Walsh family. He also makes mention of some old early Irish homes.
Date Recorded:1983-07-19
Duration:00:25:26

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacAdam, Ann
Contributor:McGuire, Louis
Abstract:This is Ann MacAdam interviewing Louis McGuire in Morell, PEI. Louis shares information from a book about the Maguire Kings of Ireland, talks about family members of James McGuire, Fort Augustus, splitting up land and MacSwain and Sons.
Date Recorded:1983-05-31
Duration:00:11:18

Type:Interview
Contributor:Kilbride, Kevin
Contributor:Kilbride, Margaret
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing married couple Margaret and Kevin Kilbride in Foxley River, PEI. They talk about family heirlooms, their parents, grandparents family members, and superstitions. They also discuss businesses, customs, land ownership, community events, and share stories about various other topics.
Date Recorded:1983-07-19
Duration:01:11:52

Type:Interview
Contributor:Fitzgerald, Edward
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Edward Fitzgerald at Summerset Manor in Summerside. Edward talks about his family's arrival to PEI, original homes in PEI, education and schoolteachers, superstitions and ghost stories, his parents and grandparents, and entertainment in his early life.
Date Recorded:1983-08-03
Duration:00:28:53