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Type:Interview
Contributor:Horgan (Ryan), Kay
Contributor:Horgan, Patrick Casimir
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick Caismir and Kay (nee Ryan) Horgan of Stanhope, P.E.I. In this interview Pat and Kay talk about their fathers, how they met, courting, moving to PEI, horses, farming, Pat's service aboard the HMCS Uganda during WWII, the end of WWII, Kay's pen pals, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-02-26
Duration:01:03:34

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDonald (Hughes), Mildred
Contributor:MacDonald, John Stephen
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with John Stephen and Mildred (nee Hughes) MacDonald of North Lake, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about the SS Charlottetown, John's service in WWII, Dr. Gus, politics, Billy MacMillan, home remedies, family, horses, potato farming, mining, Christmas, ghosts, and work in the lumber woods.
Date Recorded:2009-01-21
Duration:01:04:03

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Riley, John M.
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with John M. Riley of Charlottetown, P.E.I. It appears on Side B of William Stavert Tape Two. John Was a fighter pilot who served in WWII. He was shot down over Tunisia and was placed in the Stalag Luft III Prisoner of War camp. In this interview John talks about being shot down, sweeps over France, fighter planes

Type:Interview
Contributor:Beck, Jessie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Jessie Beck. In this interview Jessie talks about her family's immigration from England, John Norton, the Norton English Oak trees, and John Norton's relatives.
Date Recorded:1998-04-22
Duration:00:22:25

Type:Interview
Contributor:Beck, Jessie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Jessie Beck of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Jessie talks about her ancestors and family history, John Norton, doctors, the Owen family, Bunbury, farms in Sherwood, her home being accidentally bombed during WWII, radio, cars, roads, horses, sailboats, prohibition, and camping in Brudenell.
Date Recorded:1995-04-13
Duration:01:03:53

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacCann (MacMillan), L. Jean
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McCann (MacMillan), L. Jean
Contributor:Rea (MacMillan), Florence
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with sisters L. Jean McCann and Florence Rea (nee MacMillan) of Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Jean and Florence talk about home remedies, family, church, school, the family farm, chores, Christmas, foxes, how they met their husbands, entries from diaries, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-02-25
Duration:01:03:44

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Montgomery, James Cousins "Jim"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with James "Jim" Cousins Montgomery of Charlottetow, P.E.I. It appears on Side A of Alvin MacSwain Tape Two. In this interview James tells about chewing tobacco, going to business college in Charlottetown, working at Bruce Stewart and Co., his first car ride, selling candy, Charlottetown in 1918, and the last hanging

Type:Interview
Contributor:Linkletter, Harold
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Linkletter of Linkletter, PEI. In this interview Harold talks about plowing, horses, courting, cars, WWII, working as a taxi driver, dance halls and restaurants, Summerside, eggs, milk, wheat, ice, mills, fertilizer, picking potatoes, Christmas, school, sleighs, Art Linkletter, the 1956 ice storm, and

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gregory, James Agustus "Gus"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with James Augustus "Gus" Gregory of Souris, P.E.I. Gus begins by telling about accidents at sea, the first draggers in the area, and local fish plants. He then talks about life on the draggers, the decline in fish numbers, and tuna fishing. He tells about rum running, fast cars, bootlegging in Souris, and liquor

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Whelan, Frank
Abstract:This interview is with Frank Whelan of Souris, P.E.I. Frank begins by telling about his family history, life in the 1930s, and his dream of running a store. He talks about working for the railway, opening a general store in New Zealand, supplies for the store, and factories in the Souris area.
Date Recorded:1995-03-09
Duration:01:03:40

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Vickery, Frank N.
Abstract:This is an interview with Frank N. Vickery of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Frank talks about his service in the navy during WWII, sailing on the HMCS Chambly, U-Boats, survivors, depth charges, mail, leave, Scotland, Churchill, and various other topics related to his service.
Date Recorded:2000-02-10
Duration:00:31:00

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDonald, Dougall "Dunkie"
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. Also included on this tape is Dougall Dunkie MacDonald. In this interview they talk about Tiny and Ed Mason, rum running and bootlegging, Stormy Sandy, fishing, lobster and fish canneries, fires, local families, dances, cars, and peddlers.
Date Recorded:1993-02-28
Duration:01:03:48

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:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:McInnis, Elmer
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Thomson, Robyn and MacKay, Paul
Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer McInnis of Lorne Valley West, PEI. In this interview Elmer McInnis talks about his early childhood and his family, meeting his wife Mable, working on the farms, his favorite horses, the Spanish Flu and World War I.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:02:50

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Richards, Annie Sarita (MacKenzie)
Contributor:Richards, Earl Thomas
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Annie Sarita (nee MacKenzie) and Earl Thomas Richards of Alberry Plains, P.E.I. In this interview Earl and Annie talk about their ancestors, the Belfast riots, church, shipbuilding, farming, stores, mills, horses, mechanic work and cars, the Titanic, the Halifax Explosion, WWI and WWII, school, and bears.
Date Recorded:1995-12-11
Duration:01:03:29