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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hennessey, Patrick John "Pat"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick John "Pat" Hennessey of Souris and St. Catherines, P.E.I. In this interview Pat talks about the Harvest Excursion, the family farm, rum running, the Spanish Flu, the Titanic, radio, dances and socials, lobster, fishing, cooking, Dr. Gus and home remedies, Christmas, pack peddlers, the 1930s, stores in More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-15
- Duration:01:03:35
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of Dutch's trip to Orkney, Scotland. Dutch interviews several residents including John Rendall. Some topics covered include the Thomson family history, Orkney, and WWII.
- Date Recorded:1999-03-02
- Duration:01:03:10
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Janie sitting in an armchair.
- Date Recorded:1999
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Keir sitting at his kitchen table.
- Date Recorded:1999-02
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Johnny Chuck sitting on a sofa in his living room.
- Date Recorded:1999
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Moase (Cairns), Louise
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Louise Moase (nee Cairns) of New Annan, P.E.I. In this interview Louise talks about her birth, the end of WWI, her family, home remedies, school, life in the 1930s, life on the farm, homemade goods, her husband, her wedding, traveling in the winter, storms, Summerside, quiet Sundays, entertainment, and More
- Date Recorded:1999-10-29
- Duration:00:47:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Farrell, Leo
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Leo Farrell of Rosehill, P.E.I. In this interview Leo talks about organic potato farming, horses, mussel mud, orchards, cheese and cheese factories, pack peddlers, seafood, a cable ferry, fox ranching, rum, playing the fiddle, dances, entertainment, restaurants, radio, fiddle players, and a plane crash in More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-19
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacLean (Maynard), Jennie Pearl
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jennie Pearl MacLean (nee Maynard) of Port Hill and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Jennie talks about blacksmiths, her family, home remedies, doctors, her birth, concerts and plays, Christmas, the Titanic, WWI and WWI, school, chores on the family farm, cars, horses, traveling, working in Boston, the More
- Date Recorded:1999-02-04
- Duration:01:03:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacLellan, Janie Pat
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Janie Pat MacLellan of Arlington, P.E.I. In this interview Janie talks about work on the family farm, her family, deep snow, sleighs, horses, school, Christmas, home remedies, WWI, the Spanish Flu, life during the 1930s, homemade goods, seafood, pack peddlers, Sundays, cars, apples, potatoes, and various More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-02
- Duration:01:03:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gill, Johnny
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Johnny Gill of Elliotvale, P.E.I. In this interview Johnny talks about his father's blacksmith shop, the work he did, sleighs and wagons, wheels and tires, painting, horses, machine work, their blacksmith shop and their equipment, apprentices, and the introduction of cars.
- Date Recorded:1999-09-30
- Duration:00:53:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Lea, Dr. R. Gordon
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Dr. R. Gordon Lea of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Dr. Lea talks about WWII, cars, his education, his father, cattle, politics, church, family, the Rogersons, electricity, Victoria, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-02-05
- Duration:01:03:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bell, Charles Marvin "Charlie"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the third of four tapes of interviews with Charles Marvin "Charlie" Bell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Charlie talks about the Spanish Flu, breaking the roads, his father and his illnesses, his mother and her work as a postmistress, Eaton's catalogues, electricity, indoor plumbing, washing machines, Sundays, his More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-26
- Duration:01:03:16
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of interviews done in England in March of 1999. Interviewees included in the recording are Ivor Dunkerton and the Kington Ramblers. Topics discussed include cider, how cider is made, Herefordshire, Kington, walking through the countryside, Radnorshire, WWII, and wildlife.
- Date Recorded:1999-03-23
- Duration:01:03:32
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This photographs depicts Maisie and an unidentified gentleman on what appears to be the set of Road to Avonlea.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year in the decade of the 1990s (year approximate)
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an recording of various interviewees about their memories of West Kent School in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Topics covered include teachers, rival schools, subjects, walking, sports, and various other topics related to West Kent School.
- Date Recorded:1999-10-31
- Duration:00:47:31
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about home remedies, family, potato farming, blacksmiths and sleighs, how he met his wife, working in coal mines, his parents, his dog, horses, his time spent in jail for making moonshine, foxes, cars, radio, and Amelia's More
- Date Recorded:1999-02-11
- Duration:01:03:27
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about moving to Sasketchewan on the Harvest Excursion at age 14, life out West, signing up for WWII at age 15, his father and his service in WWI, the family home, horses, lobster fishing, his mother, and home remedies.
- Date Recorded:1999-02-11
- Duration:01:03:21
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hennessey, Patrick John "Pat"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick John "Pat" Hennessey of Souris and St. Catherines, P.E.I. In this interview Pat talks about cheese factories, his family background, his father's work as a blacksmith, farming, potatoes, mills, sleighs, horses, going to Saskatchewan on the Harvest Excursion, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-15
- Duration:01:04:13
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of Dutch's trip to Orkney, Scotland. Dutch interviews several residents including Shauna Garson, Gary Foulis, and Tommy and John Rendall. Some topics covered include accents, the history of Orkney, Dutch's family history, the vikings, fishing, school, farming, and cottages.
- Date Recorded:1999-03-02
- Duration:01:03:32
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Farrell, Leo
- Contributor:Johnston, Astrid
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Leo Farrell of Rosehill, P.E.I. In this interview Leo talks about sleighs, blacksmiths, carriages, traveling, cars, farm equipment, shopping, Christmas, doctors, the Spanish Flu, school, electricity, and fox ranching. Leo also plays the fiddle with Astrid Johnston accompanying him on the piano.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-19
- Duration:01:03:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, James "Keir"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with James "Keir" MacKay of Darnley and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Keir talks about working on the farms of Herb Ramsay and George McGoughan. He talks about cars, hidden rum, bootleggers, and snowstorms. He tells about being an apprentice blacksmith with the Peakes brothers, and tells More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-28
- Duration:01:03:55
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, James "Keir"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the first half of an interview with James "Keir" MacKay of Darnley and Summerside, P.E.I. Keir begins by telling about his birth, Dr. Keir, and the Darnley Lighthouse. He then tells about his father's death from spinal meningitis and the funeral they held. He goes on to talk about selling milk and cream to John Cousins' More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-28
- Duration:01:03:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAdam, John D. "Johnny Chuck"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John D. "Johnny Chuck" MacAdam, P.E.I. In this interview Johnny Chuck talks about lobster fishing, schooners, rum running, Savage Harbour, fishing, the 1930s, the phases of the moon, pack peddlers, the Harvest Excursion, radio, fiddlers, dances, trains, Scottish settlers, and Gaelic.
- Date Recorded:1999-02-19
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAdam, John D. "Johnny Chuck"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John D. "Johnny Chuck" MacAdam of Morell and West St. Peters, P.E.I. In this interview Johnny Chuck talks about healing springs, cars, working with Alec MacEachern on his fishing boat, lobster fishing, different kinds of fish, and lobster canneries.
- Date Recorded:1999-02-05
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAdam, John D. "Johnny Chuck"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John D. "Johnny Chuck" MacAdam of Morell and West St. Peters, P.E.I. In this interview Johnny Chuck talks about church, home remedies, horses, Christmas, Dr. Roddie, the Spanish Flu, snowstorms, trains, berries, fox ranching, cars, potato farming, apples, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-20
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAdam, John D. "Johnny Chuck"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John D. "Johnny Chuck" MacAdam of Morell and West St. Peters, P.E.I. In this interview Johnny Chuck talks about his nickname, school, snowstorms, ice travel, mills, family, the Halifax Explosion, WWI, the Spanish Flu, marsh hay, horses, blacksmiths, potato farming, starch factories, butter, mussel mud, Bishop More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-20
- Duration:01:35:36
- 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:MacLean (Maynard), Jennie Pearl
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jennie Pearl MacLean (nee Maynard) of Port Hill and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Jennie talks about farming, potatoes, wakes and funerals, Sundays, the Yeos, entertainment, Summerside, traveling, planes, mussel mud, courting, her wedding, her trip to Boston, airplanes, electricity, living in Halifax More
- Date Recorded:1999-02-04
- Duration:01:02:53
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-11
- Duration:00:19:36
- 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 blacksmiths, tractors, horses, foxes, family, home remedies, thrashing, fish, farming, how they met, teaching, WWI, tuberculosis, hockey, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-18
- Duration:01:03:29
- 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:Edwards, Gwen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Gwen Edwards of Kington, Herefordshire, England begins with her telling of her work as a nanny. Gwen then goes on to talk about her parents, discusses the Watkins family, and talks about home remedies. She then goes on to talk about butchering pigs and homemade cider. Next, she tells more about the Watkins family, More
- Date Recorded:1999-03-22
- Duration:01:03:58
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Birch, A. Enid
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with A. Enid Birch (nee Newcombe) of Birch Hill and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Enid talks about music, her husband, dances, politics, blacksmiths, doctors and home remedies, going to Summerside on the train, local businesses, food, electricity, mills, chores on the farm, life in the 1930s, and various More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-19
- Duration:01:35:16
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Birch, A. Enid
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with A. Enid Birch (nee Newcombe) of Birch Hill and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Enid talks about her music education, playing the organ, winters, driving, cars, movies, fox ranching, Summerside, the Titanic, WWI, her family, school, the Spanish Flu, blacksmiths, funerals, Christmas, and various other More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-13
- Duration:01:03:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hickey, John "Emmett"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John "Emmett" Hickey of Indian River, P.E.I. In this interview Emmett talks about St. Mary's Church, his family, mills, blacksmiths, horses, stores, doctors, rum, chewing tobacco, school, peddlers, harvesting grain, hauling milk, livestock, food, traveling, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-25
- Duration:01:03:35
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hickey, John "Emmett"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John "Emmett" Hickey of Indian River, P.E.I. In this interview Emmett talks about his years as a lobster fisherman, running the Fish Island Lighthouse, schooners, rum running, mussel mud, ice travel, cars, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-25
- Duration:01:03:20
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Lea, Dr. R. Gordon
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Dr. R. Gordon Lea of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Dr. Lea talks about his service in the medical corps during WWII, POWs, air raids, blackouts, Churchill, Scotland, crossing the Atlantic, rationing, D-Day, the liberation of Paris, and concentration camps.
- Date Recorded:1999-02-05
- Duration:01:03:42
- 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:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is photograph of Jack and Mary standing together in their living room.
- Date Recorded:1999
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Jim sitting in a chair in his living room.
- Date Recorded:1999
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph Alvin MacSwain sitting in an armchair in his living room.
- Date Recorded:1999-01
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Jennie standing beside a rocking chair in her living room.
- Date Recorded:1999
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Grace inside what may be Cape Traverse United Church.
- Date Recorded:1999-10
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Pat sitting in a chair, likely after his interview with Dutch.
- Date Recorded:1999
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Ralph sitting on a sofa in his living room.
- Date Recorded:1999-02
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Wyman Cairns of Wilmot, P.E.I. sitting in an armchair in his living room.
- Date Recorded:1999-11
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a photograph of Enid sitting in a wooden rocking chair.
- Date Recorded:1999-01
- Type:Photograph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is photograph of Charlie Bell sitting with some papers on his desk.
- Date Recorded:1999-02