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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Jimmy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jimmy Doyle of Summerville, P.E.I. Jimmy begins by telling about his family and his first job. He then talks about blacksmiths, working in the lumber woods in New Brunswick, general stores, and school. Jimmy goes on to tell about his farm, gristmills and sawmills, and the first time he had electricity, More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-01
- 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: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:Gregory, James Agustus "Gus"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with James Augustus "Gus" Gregory from Souris, P.E.I. Gus begins by telling about life in the 1930s, fishing, and his father. He then talks about farming, electricity, horses, and blacksmiths. Gus then goes on to tell about fishing and different factories and fishing operations in the Souris area. He tells stories More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-28
- Duration:01:02:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Godfrey (Jackson), Thelma
- Contributor:Godfrey, Garnet
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Garnet and Thelma Godfrey (nee Jackson) of Upton, PEI and Moncton, NB. In this interview Garnet and Thelma talk about Garnet's work in aviation, the Upton Airport, pilots, planes, flying the DEW Line, airmail, flying in the Arctic, and various other topics related to flying.
- Date Recorded:2007-10-31
- Duration:01:04:02
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Maynard, Courtney
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Coutney Maynard of Port Hill, P.E.I. In this interview Courtney talks about WWII, thrashing, the 1930s, lobster, politics, dances, Lennox Island, trains, rum running, mussel mud, Summerside, tobacco, horse races, tractors, foxes, Milligan and Morrison, horses and sleighs, cars, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2006-02-01
- Duration:01:03:02
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clay, Sydney "Syd"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the first of three tapes with Sydney "Syd" Clay. In this interview Syd talks about Air Navigation school, aircraft and trainees in Charlottetown during WWII, the RCAF and the RAF, plane crashes, pilot training, Carl Burke and Maritime Central Airways, Sally Large, military aircraft, and Woofer Blake.
- Date Recorded:1994-08-10
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDonald, John "Sterling"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John "Sterling" MacDonald of Bridgetown, P.E.I. Sterling begins by talking about his beginnings as a blacksmith, and tells about his father's work as a blacksmith down in Nevada. He then tells about life in Charlottetown in the 1930s, horses, shoeing, and coal. He alks about sleighs and wagons, the decline in More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-30
- Duration:01:03:56
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:2007-01-11
- Duration:01:36:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cooke, Ralph
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ralph Cooke of Cape Wolfe, P.E.I. He begins by talking about fishing at Cape Wolfe, Riley's lobster cannery, lobster fishing, and his beginnings as a fisherman at age 11. He then goes on to talk about changes in cod fishing over the years, the Cooke family name, Christmas, life growing up, his grandparents, and More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-17
- Duration:01:35:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Phillips (Jones), Mary Emma
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This the second portion of an interview with Mary Emma (Jones) Phillips of Harrington, P.E.I. Mary very briefly continues talking about school, then she tells about the 1918 flu pandemic. She then tells about making clothes from wool and druggat, making soap, and talks about local doctors. She then goes on to tell about cars, the More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-12
- Duration:01:04:02
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hickox, Eileen
- Contributor:Hickox, Lester
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Lester and Eileen Hickox (nee Young) of St. Catherines and Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Lester and Eileen talk about roadwork, courting, ferries, ice travel, Parkdale, Bonshaw, Governor's Island, St. Peters Island, electricity, trains, mills, cars, moonshine, Charlottetown, entertainment, More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-11
- Duration:01:03:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Moore, John
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John Moore of Milton, P.E.I. John tells about the history of his house and the family farm, the history of the area, and local businesses. He mentions farm machinery, cars, trains, and his family. He also talks about entertainment, life growing up, school, blacksmiths, and traveling.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-10
- Duration:01:35:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Rodd (MacCaull), Mary D.
- Contributor:Rodd, Jack
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jack and Mary D. (nee MacCaull) Rodd of Charlottetown and Winsloe, P.E.I. In this interview Jack and Mary talk about their family farms, cars, foxes, Bedeque, school, Prince of Wales College, teaching business school, doctors and midwives, Sundays and church, the Boer War, and apple orchards.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-18
- Duration:01:03:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDonald (Beck), Katherine "Kaye"
- Contributor:MacDonald, Ivan Moar
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ivan Moar and Katherine "Kaye" (nee Beck) MacDonald of Brudenell, PEI. In this interview Ivan and Kaye talk about how they met, farming, courting, their wedding and honeymoon, Kaye's teaching, Prince of Wales College, midwives and doctors, home remedies, family, Wellington McNeill and horses, cattle, prices, More
- Date Recorded:2007-11-07
- Duration:01:03:19
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Trainor, Hughie
- Abstract:This interview is with Hughie Trainor talking about his family and childhood, the old Market Square, milk delivery, his uncle Bill Trainer dancing and his performances, the songs he would perform, Catholics versus Protestants, his parents' accident, meeting his wife at a show, the best and worst parts of showbusiness, and fighting More
- Date Recorded:2004-02-16
- Duration:00:59:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gill, Eddy
- Contributor:Gill, Johnny
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Johnny and Eddy Gill, and continues on from Tape 1. They talk about working in their father's shop, blacksmithing, farm machinery, mills, and a local tailor shop. They then tell a story of their father caught in a snowstorm, they talk about ships and schooners, and tell about how transportation has changed over More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-08
- Duration:01:35:37
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Donald B.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Donald B. MacKay of Cornwall and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Donald talks about coming home from WWII, school, horses and plowing, blacksmiths, businesses in Breadalbane and area, electric lights, his father's work as a postmaster, the post office, politics, Prince of Wales College and his classmates More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-13
- Duration:01:03:40
- 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