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UPEI Archives Audio Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Robertson Library
Abstract:
A selection of digitized material from the UPEI Archives collection

Reg "Dutch" Thompson Oral History Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:
Mr. Thompson currently has approximately 700 hours of field recordings stored on audio-cassette in his home, along with an additional 100 hours recorded on video. This is surely one of the richest single troves of oral history in Eastern Canada – a treasure of both provincial and regional significance – and Mr. Thompson has

Prince Edward Island Sound and Moving Image Archive

Type:Collection
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Robertson Library
Abstract:
The need for a sound and moving image archive in Prince Edward Island was first articulated in a 1988 report commissioned by the Institute of Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. Now, fifteen years later, the Prince Edward Island Sound and Moving Image Archive is taking shape in the form of a special collection

Lee G. Darrach War Letters

Type:Collection
Contributor:Clyde River Historical Society
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Abstract:
Letters from The Great War - A collection of letters from Clyde River, PEI resident Lee G. Darrach to his brother in Boston during his time with the British Army between 1915-1919. The letters were transcribed and made available online by the Clyde River Historical Society in 2018 and read and recorded by Alan Buchanan in 2019.

IslandVoices Audio and Visual Archive

Type:Collection
Contributor:Benevolent Irish Society
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:
View the site: IslandVoices.

IslandVoices includes hundreds of hours of interviews with PEI senior citizens, recorded by Reg "Dutch" Thompson over the course of more than 20 years, oral history interviews and lectures conducted by the Benevolent Irish Society, a descriptions of

Date Recorded:Unknown year

Interviewees

Type:Collection
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"

Fr Charles Cheverie Interviews

Type:Collection
Contributor:Cheverie, Father Charles "Charlie"
Abstract:
In March of 2017 Amy Bylhouwer sat down with Father Charles (Charlie) Cheverie to record a series of interviews about his life, faith, and his time at UPEI.

Father Charlie Cheverie (1932 - 2019)

Born in Charlottetown on September 19, 1932, he was the son of Charles and Clara (Austin) Cheverie. As a child, he attended

Dutch Thompson Video Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"

Dutch Thompson Image Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"

Dutch Thompson Audio Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:
Mr. Thompson currently has ~700 hours of field recordings stored on audio-cassette in his home, along with an additional ~100 hours recorded on video. This is surely one of the richest single troves of oral history in Eastern Canada – a treasure of both provincial and regional significance -- and Mr. Thompson has partnered with the

Date Recorded:2012

Benevolent Irish Society Audio Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Benevolent Irish Society
Abstract:This collection covers two series of audio recordings created by the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS) of Charlottetown, PEI. The first series is comprised of field recordings of oral history interviews conducted by BIS student researchers in 1982 and 1983 with elderly Irish residents of PEI. The second series contains recordings of

Benevolent Irish Society - Oral History Interviews Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Benevolent Irish Society
Abstract:The collection is comprised of field recordings of oral history interviews conducted by BIS student researchers in 1982 and 1983 with elderly Irish residents of PEI.

Project Background
These recordings were digitized and provided with metadata records at the UPEI Robertson Library during the Spring and Summer of

Date Recorded:1982-01-01

Benevolent Irish Society - Lecture Series Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Benevolent Irish Society
Abstract:The collection contains recordings of lectures delivered at the BIS Hall (now the Irish Cultural Centre) in Charlottetown during the years 1987 - 2011 on various aspects of Irish heritage and culture both in PEI and in Ireland.
Date Recorded:1987-01-01

Women's studies

Type:Event
Contributor:Percival, Elizabeth F. "Beth"
Date Recorded:1985-03-29
Duration:01:04:05

Wiltshire Dairy

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Wiltshire Dairy
Abstract:This tape is about the Wiltshire Dairy. It includes descriptions of how butter is made, cream and milk delivery, cattle, local dairies, and sounds from the factory.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:31:41

William Wilfred Sullivan

Type:Event
Date Recorded:1993-03-15
Duration:01:01:31

William "Pud" Beer T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Beer, William A. "Pud"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with William A. "Pud" Beer of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Pud talks about restaurants and businesses in Charlottetown, fires, his name, Chinese restaurants, dances, hockey, running Peter Pan and other businesses, gas stations, his uncle Pope Beers, french fries and fried chicken,

Date Recorded:2008-02-06
Duration:01:03:29

William "Pud" Beer T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Beer, William A. "Pud"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with William A. "Pud" Beer of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Pud talks about nicknames, matriculation classes, growing up in Charlottetown, local businesses, doctors, hockey, hockey players, hockey teams, golf and golfers, George DeBlois, rats, restaurants, his restaurants and businesses including the

Date Recorded:2008-02-06
Duration:01:03:56

Where colour is produced in the mind's eye

Type:Event
Contributor:Nilsson, Thomy
Date Recorded:1985-11-22
Duration:01:00:30

West Kent

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

Web Hayman T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Hayman, Web
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Web Hayman. In this interview Web talks about trains, Pictou County, Lismore, trucking, rum runners and bootleggers, Tiny Mason, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1993-05-19
Duration:00:31:31

Web Hayman T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Hayman, Web
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Web Hayman of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview Web talks about Ed Mason, bootleggers, Thurston Cook, trucking, driving cattle and horses, working in Saskatchewan, trains, butchering, Tiny Mason, rum running, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1993-05-19
Duration:01:03:21

Warren Leard T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Leard, Warren
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview continues with Warren Leard talking about his father's broken leg and its effect on his work and life, Norwegian ship called the Nanby getting stuck on shore, woring in Lumber camps in New Brunswick, and what kinds of wood he worked with.
Date Recorded:2003-07-24
Duration:01:03:26

Warren Leard T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Leard, Warren
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Warren Leard talking about the building of an O'Leary mill, and his grandfather also building and buying a mill, cutting lumber and different kinds of wood, fire and rebuilding of the mill in 1887, moving houses and buildings around PEI, growing wheat and barley, and his father breaking his leg.
Date Recorded:2003-07-24
Duration:01:34:51

Walter Patterson and William Cooper : the politics of land in Island history 1767-1867

Type:Event
Contributor:Baglole, Harry
Date Recorded:1982
Duration:01:21:34

Walter MacLure T2 [ Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLure, Walter L.
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Walter L. MacLure of West Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Walter talks about smoking meat, ice, traveling, gristmills, Christmas, lobster, hockey, cars, the Hindenburg, carpentry, lumber, electricity, livery stables, Charlottetown, and snow. There is also mention of church, Falconwood,

Date Recorded:2003-12-11
Duration:01:03:56

Walter MacLure T1 [ Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLure, Walter L.
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Walter L. MacLure of West Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Walter talks about his family, his work as a carpenter and blacksmith, horses, farming, potato diggers, Gregor's Hotel, church, thrashing and meat.
Date Recorded:2003-12-11
Duration:01:03:44

Wally Andrew T4 [Tape Four]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the fourth and final tape with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about how he met his wife Georgie Andrew (nee Matheson). He then talks about the Spanish Flu and the Halifax Explosion, and tells all about the search for what was apparently treasure buried by Captain Kidd.

Date Recorded:2003-07-29
Duration:01:35:22

Wally Andrew T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the third tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by finishing a discussion from Tape Two about his father's Cadillac. He then talks about why it was called The Submarine and mentions another car called The Grasshopper. He then talks about the old roads and trips to New

Date Recorded:2003-07-29
Duration:01:35:22

Wally Andrew T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the second tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about their farm and property, the Falconwood Insane Asylum and the Poorhouse, and a story about a helper on his farm. He then goes on to tell about their ice cutting business. He mentions Billy Drake, ice

Date Recorded:2003-07-22
Duration:01:03:38

Wally Andrew T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the first tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about the Belmont Black Fox Company and its operation. He goes into great detail about fox feed, pelts, prices, breeding, and ranching. He mentions MacClure and MacKinnon's fox ranch, his brother Fred's ranch,

Date Recorded:2003-07-21
Duration:01:03:55

Violet MacEachern

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacEachern (MacCannell), Violet
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Violet MacEachern (nee MacCannell) of Long Creek and Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Violet talks about her family, WWI, growing up in Charlottetown, the SS Harland, William Drake and his meat shop, coal, milk, ships in the harbour, White's Restaurant, Prince of Wales College, Prince Street School,

Date Recorded:1996-04-16
Duration:01:03:34

Viola Fraser

Type:Interview
Contributor:Fraser (Huggan), Viola Jean
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Viola Jean Fraser (nee Huggan) of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview Viola talks about her family, dances, Fen Thompson, home remedies, horses, school, Christmas, cars, radio, Avondale, home children, doctors, stores, quiet Sundays, her mother and her homemade goods, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2003-01-14
Duration:01:03:27

Vincent Elordieta T4 [Tape Four]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Elordieta, Vincente Doroteo "Vincent"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the last of four tapes with Vincent Doroteo Elordieta of Georgetown, P.E.I. In this interview Vincent talks about his family's involvement in the Spanish Civil War, his training in marine engineering, traveling to Asia during the 1930s, the Basque people and their culture, a story about his mother and sister helping people at

Date Recorded:1996-07-25
Duration:01:03:36

Vincent Elordieta T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Elordieta, Vincente Doroteo "Vincent"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the third of four tapes with Vincent Doroteo Elordieta of Georgetown, P.E.I. In this interview Vincent talks about different jobs on ships, working on ships during WWII, the Panama Canal, storms at sea, superstitions, Sundays and funerals at sea, forerunners, U-boats, laying cable during WWII, being torpedoed, battles at sea,

Date Recorded:1996-05-09
Duration:01:03:36

Vernon McCarvill T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McCarvill, Vernon
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Vernon McCarvill talking about working at the general store, grading eggs, moving mussle mud, swamp sand, his family, horse and sleighs, diptheria and the undertaker, home remedies, leaving Prince Edward Island and moving around until he settled in Ontario, working with Canada Packers and travelling with the

Date Recorded:2003-12-17
Duration:01:35:17

Vernon McCarvill T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McCarvill, Vernon
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview continues with Vernon McCarvill talking about his grandparents, stories from the Monaghan's funeral home, being a part of a large family, their cold family house and getting wood and what they would trade for it, road conditions in winter and using horses, cars, cows, travelling "stallion man", working with horses and

Date Recorded:2004-01-07
Duration:01:35:27

Vern Handrahan

Type:Interview
Contributor:Handrahan, Vern
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Vern Handrahan of Charlottetown, one of only two Islanders to play Major League Baseball. Vern begins the interview by telling about playing baseball growing up. He then talks about his journey through the minor leagues, playing in both Canada and the United States, and how he finally made it to the big leagues

Date Recorded:1994-08-10
Duration:00:57:11

Vance MacKay

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacKay, Vance
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Vance MacKay of Campbellton, P.E.I. Vance begins by telling about his family history on both his father's side, MacKay, and his mother's side, Walsh. He then tells about doctors and midwives, home remedies, working at Pratt's store with Keith Pratt, egg grading, trains, and his first job picking potatoes. He

Date Recorded:2003-07-31
Duration:01:03:45

Valerie Arsenault

Type:Interview
Contributor:Arsenault (Gallant), Valerie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Valerie Arsenault (nee Gallant) of Bloomfield, P.E.I. In this interview Valerie talks about her family, twist tobacco, home remedies, the Spanish Flu, tough times, Christmas, shopping, food, entertainment, peddlers, her friends, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2001-01-25
Duration:00:39:23

UPEI and the Island high schools : faculty and students in the liaison process

Type:Event
Contributor:Cobb, Gordon
Contributor:Jammu, Karnail
Date Recorded:1985-11-08
Duration:01:02:37

University of Prince Edward Island toward the year 2000

Type:Event
Contributor:Macdonald, David
Date Recorded:1983-02-04
Duration:01:01:33

University of Prince Edward Island : ten years later

Type:Event
Contributor:Harris, Leslie
Date Recorded:1978-12-08
Duration:01:20:14

University and community : attitudes of Islanders toward U. P. E. I.

Type:Event
Contributor:Dasgupta, Satadal
Date Recorded:1979
Duration:01:34:40

University and community : attitudes of Islanders toward U. P. E. I.

Type:Event
Contributor:Dasgupta, Satadal
Date Recorded:1979
Duration:00:07:38

Universities today ; three problems

Type:Event
Contributor:Morgan, John
Date Recorded:1985-02-04
Duration:01:30:08

Universities and some number games

Type:Event
Contributor:Baker, Ronald J.
Date Recorded:1976-10-12
Duration:01:02:12

Ulster Immigration to PEI

Type:Interview
Abstract:This is a lecture by Brendan O'Grady titled "Ulster Immigration to PEI", where he discusses historic Ulster, acquiring land, Ireland and Scotland relations, assimilation, Father Augustus and jobs in Boston. The lecture also includes discussion about arrivals of ships, graveyards, Monaghan, Ulster immigration, families, religion,

Date Recorded:1995-03-03
Duration:01:21:47

Two decades of rejuvenation of fish and wildlife habitats and population on the Morell River

Type:Event
Contributor:Guignion, Daryl
Date Recorded:1990-03-30
Duration:01:01:42

Trainor, Joe (Joseph)

Type:Interview
Contributor:Stordy, Paul
Contributor:Trainor, Joseph
Abstract:Paul Stordy interviews Joseph "Joe" Trainor on the Early Days in Kinkora. He speaks about his Irish roots, the house he lived in while growing up in Kinkora and the community as a whole (structure). Joseph also talks about the introduction of the first potato, his family's tradition, early farming and the machinery used as well as his

Date Recorded:1982-05-20
Duration:00:28:11

Toward a more perfect university

Type:Event
Contributor:Brown, J. Douglas
Contributor:Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions
Contributor:Kerr, Clark
Contributor:Park, Rosemary
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:44:14

Tommy Duncan T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Duncan, Thomas S. "Tommy"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Thomas S. "Tommy" Duncan of Woodstock, P.E.I. In this interview Tommy and talks about cream and milk, butter, his father's meat peddling business, school, fish, Christmas, his house, and his grandfather.
Date Recorded:2000-12-19
Duration:00:15:15

Tommy Duncan T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Duncan (Sweet), G. Pearl
Contributor:Duncan, Thomas S. "Tommy"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Thomas S. "Tommy" and G. Pearl (nee Sweet) Duncan of Woodstock, P.E.I. In this interview Tommy and Pearl talk about his age, school, doctors and his appendicitis, traveling to Summerside, home remedies, family, general stores, Coleman, Christmas, bartering, WWI, politics, horses, trains, cars, tractors, how

Date Recorded:2000-10-06
Duration:01:34:31

Tom Bradley

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bradley, Tom
Contributor:Chad Locke
Contributor:Wallace, Stella?
Date Recorded:Unknown year

Tom and Marion Dunphy

Type:Interview
Contributor:Dunphy, Marion
Contributor:Dunphy, Tom
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Tom and Marion Dunphy. In this interview the Dunphy's talk about their haunted house where William Large once lived.
Date Recorded:1995-08-05
Duration:00:31:55

Tom and Eileen Hunter

Type:Interview
Contributor:Hunter, Eileen
Contributor:Hunter, Tom
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Tom and Eileen Hunter of West Royalty, P.E.I. In this interview Tom and Eileen talk about the changes in West Royalty, local businesses, Prince of Wales College, how they met, their wedding and honeymoon, Tom's service with the RAF during WWII, Tom's life in Scotland and his service in the war, plane crashes,

Date Recorded:2007-02-21
Duration:01:03:33

Tiny Mason/Eddie MacLeod

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacEachern, Donnie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Macleod, Eddie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Eddie MacLeod and Donnie MacEachern. In this interview they talk about Tiny Mason, rum runners, bootleggers, Captain Jimmy Brown, Angus "The Bank" MacGillivray, Hughie MacLeod, Archie MacPhee's store, dances, the 1930s, moose, horse, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:10

Tiger MacKie T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacKie, Eric Irvine "Tiger"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:In this interview with Tiger MacKie, he begins by telling about his grandson playing hockey in England. He then goes on to talk about working on the farm and at the brickworks, and rum running in Southport. Tiger then talks about ships and his grandfather Henry MacKie's shipbuilding, more about farming, and the first hockey forum.

Date Recorded:1994-05-24
Duration:01:03:16

Tiger MacKie T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacKie, Eric Irvine "Tiger"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Tiger MacKie of Stanley Bridge, P.E.I. and Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Tiger begins by telling about his early hockey days and first team. He then goes on to talk about playing with hockey stars like Eddie Shore, Tic Williams, and Gordie Drillon. Tiger talks about playing hockey in the 1930s and 1940s, and

Date Recorded:1994-05-24
Duration:01:03:49

Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Type:Event
Abstract:Padraig O'Siadhail gives a lecture titled "Thomas D'arcy McGee" at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series. In his lecture O'Siadhail talks about the life of D'arcy McGee being one entangled with politics. Although he was a brilliant poet, novelist and had charm Thomas D'arcy McGee's political was not triumphant in the end as he was

Date Recorded:1994-05-15
Duration:01:11:49

The Worthy Heirs of Larry Gorman

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "The Worthy Heirs of Larry Gorman", where he tells jokes and stories, introducing famous folk singers and songwriters, with a focus on James H Fitzgerald, John Doyle, Dan Reilly, and Harold Doyle, among other Irish folk singers and influencers.
Date Recorded:2003-03-07
Duration:01:24:13

The Women's Rising; Women, Freedom, and the Rising of 1916

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Susan Brown titled "The Women's Rising; Women, Freedom, and the Rising of 1916", where she discusses women's disappearance from historical documents, political influence of women, influencing children, parliament, walkouts, crime and punishment, League of Women Delegates, women's representation in politics and

Date Recorded:2008-11-21
Duration:01:21:40

The university in the community

Type:Event
Contributor:Porter, Arthur
Date Recorded:1974-10-24
Duration:01:50:13

The University : social and economic responsibilities

Type:Event
Contributor:Burridge, R. E.
Date Recorded:1985
Duration:00:35:01

The success of the Confederation Centre

Type:Event
Contributor:Anthony, Brian
Contributor:Irving, Ron
Date Recorded:1987
Duration:00:46:38

The Stranger's Land: The Music Irish Traditional Music

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin titled "The Stranger's Land: The Music Irish Traditional Music", where he discusses Ireland, Emyvale, Cork, demographics, landscapes, Gaelic singing, dancing, politics, poverty, culture, and tradition. This lecture is presented partially through song singing.
Date Recorded:1992-02-24
Duration:01:27:04

The Scots and Irish: One People?

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Michael Kennedy titled "The Scots and Irish: One People?", where he discusses early census, lots on the island, Gaelic, religion, vikings, education, and Scottish-Irish relations. He also discusses colonization, propaganda, identity, legislation and other topics relating to the history of the Scottish and Irish.
Date Recorded:1997-03-14
Duration:01:35:47

The role of the university in this province's future

Type:Event
Contributor:MacDonald, David S. A.
Date Recorded:1985-02-15
Duration:01:43:21

The role of the Federal Government in education

Type:Event
Contributor:MacMillan, Tom
Date Recorded:1979
Duration:01:21:11

The Religion of the Early Celts

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Robert Campbell titled "The Religion of the Early Celts", where he discusses omens, religions, shares maps of origins in Europe of Celts, roles of men and roles of women. The lecture also includes determination of history through archaeology and documentation, the problems of romanticizing history, nature's impact

Date Recorded:1990-03-27
Duration:01:26:05

The Prince Edward Island Development Plan - an interpretation

Type:Event
Contributor:Campbell, Alexander B. (Alexander Bradshaw)
Date Recorded:1971
Duration:00:49:19

The potential of a sound and film archives for Prince Edward Island

Type:Event
Contributor:Hornby, Jim
Date Recorded:1988-11-02
Duration:00:39:21

The Other Celts: Introducing Wales

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Elizabeth Schoales titled "The Other Celts: Introducing Wales", where she discusses origins of Celt languages, evolution of language over time, keeping language orally and by documentation later, bible translations and dedications, reformation, and religion-language relations. The lecture also includes other

Date Recorded:2006-11-24
Duration:00:38:59

The Newports T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Newport (Whitlock), Ruby Muriel
Contributor:Newport, Anthony Charles
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Anthony Charles and Ruby Muriel (nee Whitlock) Newport of Mount Edward Road in Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Anthony and Ruby talk about their wedding, their home in Hazelgrove, house parties and dances, horses, strong men, deep snow, family, school, jobs, Dr. Muchison, Hunter River, home remedies,

Date Recorded:1998-01-30
Duration:01:03:40

The Newports T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Newport (Whitlock), Ruby Muriel
Contributor:Newport, Anthony Charles
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Anthony Charles and Ruby Muriel (nee Whitlock) Newport of Mount Edward Road in Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Anthony and Ruby talk about Hunter River, starch factories, potato farming, school, family, radio, Anthony's family history and their immigration to Canada from Wales, Anthony's service in

Date Recorded:1998-01-30
Duration:01:03:46

The Monaghan settlers

Type:Event
Contributor:O'Grady, Brendan
Date Recorded:1983-03-11
Duration:01:42:25

The Maritime Historical Group ; a model for interdisciplinary research

Type:Event
Contributor:Matthews, Keith
Date Recorded:1983-03-25
Duration:01:21:20

The Life and Legacy of Owen Connolly

Type:Event
Abstract:Charles CampBell gives a lecture at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series titled "The Life and Legacy of Owen Connolly (1820-1887)" . Charles Campbell talks about the Life of Owen Connolly-a proprietor, farmer, merchanter and meat packer in his early days as he started out with a small scale business and made his way up to opening,

Date Recorded:1993-03-22
Duration:01:11:06

The Life and Career of Bishop Francis Clement Kelley

Type:Event
Abstract:James Kelley speaks about the topic "The Life and Career of Bishop Francis Clement Kelley" at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series. On side A of the tape he discusses the First World War, the American Great and the Napoleonic War. On side B of the tape he gives an overview of Francis Kelley, and his rise to becoming a bishop in

Date Recorded:2002-03-08
Duration:01:28:53

The Island university and a provincial museum

Type:Event
Contributor:Lord, Barry
Date Recorded:1983-02-18
Duration:01:05:31

The Irish Settlers of PEI

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture given by Dr. Brendan O'Grady about the Irish settler of PEI. His lecture includes the division of the island into 67 lots, naming the island, Patrick McGee, Thomas Debrisay, a book "The Untold Story", Monaghan settlers, public figures, shipwrecks, important landmarks in Ireland and various other topics relating to

Date Recorded:1987-02-24
Duration:01:36:46

The Irish Conquest of Scotland

Type:Event
Abstract:
This is a lecture by Robert Campbell titled "The Irish Conquest of Scotland", where he discusses Gaelic figures, languages, monastic systems, assimilation, Scottish culture, and other topics relating to Scotland and Ireland's conquest.
Date Recorded:1991-03-18
Duration:01:36:10

The Iona Irish

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Reverend Arthur O'Shea titled "The Iona Irish". The lecture includes immigration from Irish, ties to Newfoundland, first residents in PEI, first census in PEI, town names and histories, church, settlers, elections, and the total abstinence movement. Reverend O'Shea also shares a reading from a written letter, and

Date Recorded:1994-03-04
Duration:01:03:58

The impact of suburban shopping development : the West Royalty controversy

Type:Event
Contributor:Bond, Gordon
Date Recorded:1979
Duration:01:27:37

The Great Famine 1845-52 and Irish Folk Tradition

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Dr. Padraig O'Siadhail titled "The Great Famine 1845-52 and Irish Folk Tradition", where he discusses potatoes and different varieties of potato, failure of potato crops and the impact on Irish people and their potato dependency. The lecture also discusses oral tradition, over drinking, religious beliefs, stigmas

Date Recorded:1997-04-04
Duration:01:34:33

The great depression

Type:Event
Contributor:Allen, Deb
Contributor:Baldwin, Douglas
Contributor:Carstairs, Bob
Contributor:Cusack, Leonard
Date Recorded:1982-03-30
Duration:00:18:24

The geology of P.E.I. - shaken not stirred

Type:Event
Contributor:DeGrace, John
Date Recorded:1988-02-19
Duration:00:52:56

The future of scholarly publishing in Canada

Type:Event
Contributor:Baker, Ronald J.
Date Recorded:1977-12-02
Duration:01:38:30

The fixed crossing and the Island : bonanza or boondoggle ? pt. 2

Type:Event
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Institute of Island Studies
Date Recorded:1986-10-28
Duration:00:08:28

The fixed crossing and the Island : bonanza or boondoggle ? pt. 1

Type:Event
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Institute of Island Studies
Date Recorded:1986-10-28
Duration:01:59:05

The Fenians on Prince Edward Island?

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Edward MacDonald titled "The Fenians on Prince Edward Island?", where he discusses poems, facial features, George Coles, the Benevolent Irish Society on PEI, Fenians vs the Irishmen, government, religion, and confederation as well as other topics relating to the Fenians on PEI.
Date Recorded:2006-12-01
Duration:01:16:36

The enhancement of university teaching and learning

Type:Event
Contributor:Donald, Janet
Contributor:Smitheram, Verner
Date Recorded:1989-03-02
Duration:01:31:52

The dictionary of Prince Edward Island English

Type:Event
Contributor:Pratt, Terry Kenneth
Date Recorded:1988-03-25
Duration:01:05:14

The civil rights situation in Prince Edward Island

Type:Event
Contributor:Morrison, Dr. I. David
Contributor:P.E.I. Civil Liberties Association
Date Recorded:1974-10-21
Duration:00:30:58

The Churches of Kellys Cross 1847-2004

Type:Event
Abstract:Leo Campbell presents a topic called "The Churches of Kelly's Cross 1847-2004" at the B.I.S. Irish Heritage Lecture Series. In his talk Leo Campbell with the use of pictorial illustrations, Speaks about Kelly's Cross and the Catholics attitude towards Penal Laws. He speaks about some of the Priest who came to Kelly's Cross and their

Date Recorded:2004-03-12
Duration:01:35:15

The Celtic/Gaelic Harp in History

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Joan Woods titled "The Celtic/Gaelic Harp in History", where she talks about the differences in harp types string types, history of string instruments, Greek, Finnish, Gaelic, and medieval influences on instruments. This lecture is also presented by way of playing music and sharing songs on the harp.
Date Recorded:2004-04-01
Duration:01:23:16

The Brehon Code

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by William Kelly titled "The Brehon Code", where he discusses Celtic ancestors, religion, laws, education, and culture as they relate to the Brehon code. He also discusses the changing of laws, judges, honor prices, hierarchical ranks, reputations, responsibility, hospitalities, and other various topics to do with

Date Recorded:1997-03-07
Duration:01:18:43

The Ancient Celts

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Robert Campbell titled "The Ancient Celts" in which he shares photos and stories of early Celtic lives, houses, museums and other topics to do with the history of ancient Celtic life.
Date Recorded:1987-01-13
Duration:01:23:29

The 1884 National Acadian Convention and its repercussion on the Island Acadian community

Type:Event
Contributor:Arsenault, Georges
Contributor:Pratt, Terry Kenneth
Date Recorded:1984-03-23
Duration:01:10:04

Teaching business administration in the People's Republic of China

Type:Event
Contributor:Collins, Ron
Date Recorded:1991-04-26
Duration:00:57:25

Tansy Tape

Type:Interview
Contributor:Adams, Maisie
Contributor:Chandler, Helen
Contributor:Heffell, Harry Holbourn
Contributor:Heffell, Marjorie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pidgeon, Bill
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This tape consists of interviews covering the topics of tansy tea and home remedies. On this tape are interviews with Maisie Adams, Bill Pidgeon, Helen Chandler, and Marjorie and Harry Heffell. On Side B of the tape there is also some discussion about Helen Chandler's ancestors, which may be a lead in to the next tape in the series, "

Date Recorded:1997-06-25
Duration:01:03:23

Sylvina Murphy

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Murphy (Despres), Sylvina
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Sylvina Murphy (nee Despres) of Montague, PE and Adamsville, NB. In this interview Sylvina talks about Christmas, her family, working for Dr. Lyons in Moncton, growing up in Adamsville, school and teaching, food, midwives, Eaton's, life during the 1930s, music and entertainment, hooking and weaving, homemade

Date Recorded:2009-01-13
Duration:01:04:04

Syd Clay T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clay, Minnie
Contributor:Clay, Sydney "Syd"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the last of three tapes with Sydney "Syd" Clay. In this interview Syd talks about his background in the RAF, his paintings of aircraft and aviation history on the Island which were made into a calendar, the pilot Paul Sharpe, the pilot Elton Woodside, pilots Carl Burke and Joe Anderson, Carl Burke's rescues, the Submarine

Date Recorded:2002-10-01
Duration:01:03:39

Syd Clay T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clay, Minnie
Contributor:Clay, Sydney "Syd"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second of three tapes with Sydney "Syd" Clay. In this interview Syd and his wife Minnie talk about Syd's arrival in Charlottetown with the RAF, how they met, their wedding, entertainment for the RAF men in Charlottetown, Syd's life in England, Sid's return to Canada after WWII, and war grooms and airmen Syd served with.
Date Recorded:1996-04-25
Duration:01:03:45

Syd Clay T1 [Tape One]

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

Susan Andrews

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrews (Jones), Susan
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Susan Andrews (nee Jones) of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Susan talks about her parents, the railway, Hazelbrook Station, taxis, Charlottetown, music lessons, home remedies, dairies, school, teaching, multiple sclerosis, orphans, Boston, blacksmiths, stores, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-08-08
Duration:01:03:17

Summerside Heritage Fair

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Summerside Heritage Fair
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of the Summerside Heritage Fair in Summerside, P.E.I. This recording includes interviews with Reg MacLellan, Randy Ross, George Dalton, Windsor Corney, Capt. Elmer Matheson, Donald Baker, Sparky Cameron, Sally Wedge Wynn, Elaine Sharp, Frances Larkin, and Daniel Cantin. Topics covered include firemen, policemen,

Date Recorded:2002-02-24
Duration:00:47:48

Stewart, Bill

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

Sterling MacDonald

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

Date Recorded:1995-03-30
Duration:01:03:56

Stella McQuaid McDougall T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McDougall (McQuaid), Stella
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Stella McQuaid McDougall of Bedford, P.E.I. In this interview Stella talks about home remedies, house parties and dances, family, raffles, box socials, farming, working at Fenton Court's store, working as a housemaid, electricity, telephones, a car accident, Christmas, and her first trip to Charlottetown.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:15

Stella McQuaid McDougall T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McDougall (McQuaid), Stella
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Stella McQuaid McDougall of Bedford, P.E.I. In this interview Stella talks about her birth, her parents and relative who lived in the United States, school, her first job, working at Fenton Court's store, Scarlet Fever, home remedies, lobster, cars, and station agents.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:57

Steele, Maude

Type:Interview
Contributor:Pellitier, Zantae
Contributor:Steele, Maude
Abstract:020: Hughes came from Wexford, Ireland in beginning of 19th century
025: Battle of Invenhill
034: Peter Sinnott
035: T. Murphy
036: J. Hughes
038: C. McCarthy
040: A.McVarnish
042: Martin SInnott
043: Patrick Hughes
054: St. Lawrence Church was built
067: Patrick Hughes and Matthew Hughes
075: 1830's-

Date Recorded:1983-06-08
Duration:00:08:38

Stanley Stavert T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Stavert, John "Stanley"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with John "Stanley" Stavert of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Stanley tells about his work on lobster trap haulers, fishing draggers, artillery shells, and other equipment. He talks about his foundries, fires, ice travel, and cars. There is also mention of work he did during WWII.
Date Recorded:2001-01-26
Duration:01:03:49

Stanley Stavert T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Stavert, John "Stanley"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with John "Stanley" Stavert of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Stanley talks about his life growing up on his father's farm and how he became interested in working with machinery. He talks about what work was like on the farm, his family, and some of the first machines he saw. He tells about how he built his own furnace, got a

Date Recorded:2001-01-26
Duration:01:35:15

Stanley Lord

Type:Interview
Contributor:Lord, Stanley Windsor
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Stanley Windsor Lord of Crapaud and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview Stanley talks about his family and their work on schooners, growing up in Victoria, Christmas, lobster fishing, the Harland, serving in the navy during WWII, sinking German submarines, playing hockey for the Victoria Unions, the Nellie J.

Date Recorded:1995-12-14
Duration:01:03:38

St. Teresa Heritage Fair T2 [ Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:St. Teresa Heritage Fair
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of the St. Teresa Heritage Fair in St. Teresa, P.E.I. It includes various interviews with interviewees such as Father Francis Corcoran, Cecil Trainor, Mary Reggie MacDonald, and Johnny Bradley. Some topics covered include poetry, St. Teresa, songwriting, storytelling, parties and dances, school and teaching, and

Date Recorded:2000-10-28
Duration:01:34:50

St. Teresa Heritage Fair T1 [ Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:St. Teresa Heritage Fair
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of the St. Teresa Heritage Fair in St. Teresa, P.E.I. It includes various interviews with interviewees such as John Roach, Johnny Gill, Leo Gill, Karen Smith, and Deanna Curran. Topics covered include trapping, animal pelts, baseball, food, blacksmiths, horseshoeing, the railway, and fiddlers.
Date Recorded:2000-10-28
Duration:00:47:40

Speaking of Larry Gorman

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "Speaking of Larry Gorman", where Cousins presents the life of Larry Gorman through the songs Gorman wrote throughout his lifetime. The lecture includes plenty of music and singing, stories of childhood mischief, his sisters' marriages, people Larry didn't get along with, church, West Prince,

Date Recorded:1989
Duration:01:59:19

Songs and Stories from the North Side

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a short lecture by Jennie McQuaid titled "Songs and Stories from the North Side", where Jennie discusses stories of the supernatural, early medical progression, and other short stories.
Duration:00:17:08

Some universities in Thailand, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand

Type:Event
Contributor:Baker, Ronald J.
Contributor:Smitheram, Verner
Date Recorded:1984-09-21
Duration:01:09:59