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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Price, Bill
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bill Price of Kington, England. In this interview Bill talks about the tavern in Kington, beer making, WWI, tough times in the 1920s and 1930s, his family who lived in Canada, old family lineages, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, his birth, doctors, home remedies, farming, cooking, coal mining, transportation, and cider More
- Date Recorded:1997-03-24
- Duration:01:03:24
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cavanagh, Bill
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bill Cavanagh of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Bill begins by telling about Tiny Mason and rum running. He then goes on to talk about Hughie MacLeod and moonshine, working in the lumber woods, and dances and picnics. The interview concludes with a discussion about making moonshine.
- Date Recorded:1993-03
- Duration:00:45:34
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bruce, Bill
- Contributor:Bruce, John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Bill Bruce. In this interview Bill talks about his ancestors, cars, Sydney, flying, airplanes, WWII, Upton Airfield, Buzz Burling, pilots, Elton Woodside, bootleggers, St. Pierre, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:17:49
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Murdock, Bessie
- Contributor:Murdock, Leroy
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bessie and Leroy Murdoch of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The interview begins with discussion of the phantom ship and ghosts. Leroy then tells about his first fishing boat. Discussion moves on to lobster prices, canneries, Salmon, and John Doyle. They then tell of farming and Fen Thompson, the Arbuckles, and Ed More
- Date Recorded:1993-03-15
- Duration:01:03:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Ross, Bertha
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bertha Ross talking about church socials, her mother growing potatoes, moving to Bridgetown, the world wars, blacksmiths, the Halifax Explosion, traveling, her mother's family visiting from Boston, lobsters, her father, old age, and people not living as long.
- Date Recorded:2004-02-04
- Duration:00:53:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Ross, Bertha
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bertha Ross talking about her grandmother Dingwell, her grandmother teaching her things and telling her stories about her mother, killing pigs and cattle, meat peddlers and butchers, growing up on a farm, stores and mills in Annandale, her family and her grandmother being a midwife, specific details on the More
- Date Recorded:2004-02-04
- Duration:01:03:24
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Callaghan, Benedict
- Contributor:Chad Locke
- Contributor:Wallace, Stella
- Abstract:
In this interview Stella Wallace is interviewing Benedict Callaghan about his family history at his home in Parkdale, Prince Edward Island on May 10th, 1982.
- Date Recorded:1982-05-10
- Duration:00:40:59
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of a music and interviews from a Ceilidh at Wood Islands, P.E.I. The recording includes various short interviews, music and dancing, Gaelic phrases, and stories about Scottish heritage. Some musicians and interviewees on the tape include Ann Martin, William Stewart, Rev. Matheson, and Duncan McInnis.
- Date Recorded:2001-04-23
- Duration:01:03:19
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Fitzgerland, Terrence L. "Babs"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Terrence L. "Babs" Fitzgerald of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Babs talks about his name, school, where he grew up, people and places around Charlottetown, wharves and the waterfront, his mother, entertainment, his brothers, his service in WWII with his father, cars, rum running and Captain Dicks, More
- Date Recorded:1998-06-12
- Duration:01:03:35
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Fitzgerland, Terrence L. "Babs"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Terrence L. "Babs" Fitzgerald of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Babs talks about Chief Birtwhistle, his ancestry and the Fitzgerald family, the Wiggins side of his family, politics, horses and deliverymen in Charlottetown, his mother's ring and its connection to Admiral Lord Nelson, his mother's work More
- Date Recorded:1998-04-29
- Duration:01:03:09
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Rogers (Mathieson), Avila
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Avila Rogers (nee Mathieson) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Avila talks about courting, house parties, her father's work, a visit from Prince Edward, ice cream parlours, businesses in Charlottetown, Minnie McGee, home remedies, Christmas, school, Prince of Wales College, her siblings, the family More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-17
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Rogers (Mathieson), Avila
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Avila Rogers (nee Mathieson) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Avila talks about movies and plays, growing up in Charlottetown, WWI and WWII, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, life in the 1930s, her family and their involvement in politics, her family history, growing up on Water Street, More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-17
- Duration:01:35:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Graham (White), Vivian
- Contributor:Graham, Austin
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Austin and Vivian (nee White) Graham of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview the Grahams talk about Spring Park, Charlottetown, Austin's work as a milkman for Pure Milk Company, Austin's work at Bruce Stewart's, wharves in Charlottetown, Market Square, Christmas and Sundays, rum running, blacksmiths, More
- Date Recorded:1998-01-15
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Graham (White), Vivian
- Contributor:Graham, Austin
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Austin and Vivian (nee White) Graham of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview the Grahams talk about their family history, farming, Hunter River, Stanley Bridge, Cavendish, potatoes, cars, gravel, checkers, pack peddlers, hockey, Lucy Maud Montgomery, mussel mud, ice, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-15
- Duration:01:03:32
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Lambe, Arthur R.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Arthur R. Lambe of Charlottetown and Emerald, P.E.I. In this interview Arthur talks about animals on the railroads, Keith Richardson, people he worked with on the railway, Emerald and Emerald Station, Breadalbane, a story about selling a horse, accidents on the railway, a story about a train missing its stop More
- Date Recorded:2005-05-20
- Duration:01:03:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Lambe, Arthur R.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Arthur R. Lambe of Charlottetown and Emerald, P.E.I. In this interview Arthur talks about Peter Power the blacksmith, working on the railway, his father, chores on the family farm, horses, his family, getting a job on the railway, different railway jobs, people he worked with, working as a foreman, rails and More
- Date Recorded:2005-05-20
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hughes, Arthur
- Contributor:Hunter, Eileen
- Contributor:Hunter, Tom
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:In this interview with Arthur Hughes he talks about dances and house parties, moonshine and rum running, the Roman Catholic and Protestant divide, his mother and her family, the Hughes side of his family, changes after the war, the Great Depression, flour and sugar bags made into clothing, thrashing, and the Charlottetown liverly More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:00:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hughes, Arthur
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Arthur Hughes talking about eggs saving farms because they are good for bartering, the family farm, cattle and cows, differences in growing potatoes, picking and spraying them, the first fertilizers, growing wheat, horses, apple orchards, the Milligan and Morrison race track, fish peddlers, lobster prices and More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:34:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Arbuckle, Arthur Herb
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Arthur Arbuckle begins with a discussion of Captain Charlie and schooners. He then tells about salmon fishing, talks in detail about salmon nets, and tells of the Arbuckle family's history with fishing. He then talks about salmon buyers and fishermen, Tiny and Ed Mason, and lobster prices. He then talks about More
- Date Recorded:1993-04-15
- Duration:01:02:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Art
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Art Doyle of Mt. Stewart, PEI. In this interview Art talks about the decline of Mt. Stewart, his strawberry business, co-ops, nicknames, hockey, and his family.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-10
- Duration:01:03:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Art
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Art Doyle who talks about Mount Stewart, how small it has become and how much time he spent outside of it, shipbuilding, raising water levels and why Mount Stewart used to be good for oyster fishing. He goes on to talk about R.C. Clark who was a great business man, fishing, ferries, the history of the blueberry More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-10
- Duration:01:03:55
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDougall (McKay), Annie G.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second interview with Annie G. MacDougall (nee McKay) of Bideford and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Annie talks about her family, snowstorms, traveling to Summerside and Charlottetown, teaching, radios and televisions, her father's carpentry work, her mother, entertainment, the Yankee Gales graves, cherry trees, More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-30
- Duration:01:03:29
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDougall (McKay), Annie G.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Annie G. MacDougall (nee McKay) of Bideford and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Annie talks about her family, her ancestors, her relationship to Hendersons and Thomsons, home remedies, going to Charlottetown, cars, accidents, going to Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's, teaching, traveling, peddlers More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-30
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Callaghan, Mary "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This tape is the second portion of an interview with Mary "Ann" Callaghan of Lake Verde, P.E.I. This tape begins with Ann finishing a story about Tommy Keoughan. She then tells about working at a fibre factory in Maine. She tells about dances, parties, Christmas, cars, trains, and getting a job as a housekeeper for the Holmes family More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-28
- Duration:01:04:06
- 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:Byrne, Bridget "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second tape of an interview with Bridget "Ann" Byrne of Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Ann talks about old Charlottetown, school, games, changes over the years, life in Boston, mills, and family. She also recites some poetry.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-29
- Duration:00:31:46
- 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:Bond, Ann
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This brief interview is with Ann Bond who tells about an old marine hospital in Trout Point. She and Dutch discuss the location of the hospital, smallpox, unmarked graves, and briefly talk about rum running.
- Date Recorded:1994-07-18
- Duration:00:11:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacGillivray, Angus "The Bank"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Angus "The Bank" MacGillivray of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Angus talks about his year of rum running, Tiny Mason, rum runners and bootleggers, working at sawmills, fishing, and the end of rum running.
- Date Recorded:1993-05-20
- Duration:01:05:11
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Murnaghan, Andrew Robert
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Andrew Robert Murnaghan of Tarantum, P.E.I. In this interview Andrew talks about mussel mud, mills, his grandfather's family and their work as coopers, cheese makers, strong men, peddling beef, coal, tractors, thrashing, horsepower, electricity, ice houses, trucks, and fish.
- Date Recorded:1997-02-18
- Duration:00:25:22
- 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, More
- Date Recorded:1997-02-18
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bryanton, Amy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Amy Bryanton of Spring Valley, PEI. In this interview Amy talks about taking the train to Boston, planting by the moon, radios, religious feuds, the mailman, potato picking and chores on the farm, how she met her husband, life during WWII, and her first time off the Island.
- Date Recorded:1997-02-21
- Duration:00:42:14
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Monaghan, Ambrose Ignatius
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ambrose Ignatius Monaghan of Kellys Cross P.E.I. Ambrose begins by telling about his family, house parties, fiddle players, home remedies, and neighbours. He talks about WWI, farming, potatoes, wool, grain, his mother's work as a midwife, horses, tractors, traveling, and courting. There is also mention of More
- Date Recorded:2003-12-05
- Duration:01:35:07
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacSwain, Alvin
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Alvin MacSwain of Peters Road, P.E.I. It begins approximately 20 minutes into Side A of the second tape. The first portion of the tape is an interview with James Montgomery. Alvin talks about his service in WWII, crossing the Atlantic on the RMS Mauretania, his parents, going on leave during the war, Sundays, More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-14
- Duration:00:43:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacSwain, Alvin
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Alvin MacSwain of Peters Road, P.E.I. In this interview Alvin talks about his family and his ancestors, farming, the Peters Road community, home remedies, Dr. Lester Brehaut, school, and his service in the army during WWII.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-14
- Duration:01:03:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bryan, Alvin
- Contributor:Chad Locke
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Abstract:In this interview, Geoff Lepage interviews Alvin Bryan of Foxley River. This interview talks about the life of the bryan family on Prince Edward Island, superstitions, ghost stories, the first road, black bears, customs and famous people in the bryan family.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-27
- Duration:00:30:55
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1994-03-30
- Duration:01:03:59
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:McGaughey, John "Alfred"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John "Alfred" McGaughey of Bonshaw, P.E.I. In this interview Alfred talks about lime kilns, his family property, the McGaughey family history, the ghost at Todd's Hollow, horses, farming, general stores, butter and cheese factories, mills, traveling to Charlottetown, church, wakes and funerals, working on a More
- Date Recorded:1995-08-28
- Duration:01:03:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacGregor, Alex
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Alex MacGregor of Big Island, Nova Scotia. In this interview Alex talks about families and farms on Big Island, surrounding islands, fishing, crossing the ice, general stores, school, thrashing, milk and milk delivery, his mail route, cars and tractors, dances, and New Glasgow.
- Date Recorded:1993
- Duration:01:03:25
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Birt, Alden James
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Alden James Birt of Charlottetown and Mt. Stewart, P.E.I. In this interview Alden talks about his work as a blacksmith and electrician, horses, school, his family, delivery men, coal, milkmen, Charlottetown, Market Square, the SS Harland, and rum running.
- Date Recorded:1996-04-10
- Duration:01:03:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Murnaghan, John Albert
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Albert Murnaghan of Stratford and Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Albert talks about growing up in Charlottetown, school, Market Square, coal, snowstorms, rum running, businesses in Charlottetown, murder, and the Harland.
- Date Recorded:2004-01-03
- Duration:01:35:51
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie talks about her mother's family, the Titanic, home children, molasses, travel, Sunday rules, mussel mud, the covered wagons, the drowning at Fullerton Marsh, school, strawberry farms, her hate for Christmas trees, and her love for farm life.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-27
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie speaks about how the Haifax Explosion rattled her front door, good times at Irish wakes, her favorite jams, quilting as a past time, Catholic and Protestant relations in Bunbury, local train stations, marine hospitals, weavers, and how she learned tailoring and dressmaking in Charlottetown. Her love of the needle and thread More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-24
- Duration:00:31:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie talks about heavy robes called "buffaloes", trains getting stuck in the snow, stingy peppermint hoarding house guests, pack peddlers, Alice "The Squaw", her father's superstitions, covered wagons for school children, a birthday book, how a drunk driver hit a young school girl when she was young, fox farms, how chickadees are her More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-24
- Duration:01:03:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie Hamm of Bunbury, PEI talks about growing up in the 1920s and 1930s. She and Dutch chat about her first memories when she and her younger brother had a funeral for a dead chicken, sending care packages to the wrong soldier, and "Indians" in Bunberry. Mrs. Hamm also touches on other topics such as her family name, trains, the More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-24
- Duration:01:03:45