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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:White, Hubert Beck
- Abstract:This interview is with Hubert Beck White of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview Hubert talks about his grandparents, home remedies, schooners, superstitions, doctors, Christmas, Irish moss, school, and working on ferries. Throughout the interview he talks about life at sea.
- Date Recorded:2002-01-24
- Duration:01:03:26
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Howard
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Howard Schurman of Summerside. In this interview Howard talks about his family home, being a farmer, his education, staying home during WWI, The Bedeque Ddairy, horses, foxes, The Halifax Explosion, rum running, the 1930s, dogs, ice boats, telephones and radios, his deed to the Schurman home, politics, mussel More
- Date Recorded:1994-10-31
- Duration:01:03:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clark, Howard
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Howard Clark of Searletown, P.E.I. In this interview Howard gives Dutch a tour of the Searletown Cemetery and talks about the people buried there. Several topics are covered including his family, funerals and wakes, caskets, blacksmiths, and Holman's.
- Date Recorded:1996-07-17
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Auret, April
- Contributor:Auret, Jackubus
- Contributor:Hicks, Peter
- Contributor:MacEwan, Justin
- Contributor:MacEwan, Sally
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is recording of a house being moved. It includes interviews and commentary from interviewees such as Shelley MacEwan, April Auret, Jackubus Auret, Justin MacEwan, and Peter Hicks.
- Date Recorded:2003-06-05
- Duration:00:31:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Arbuckle, Eric
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wooton, Ann
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ann Wooton and Eric Arbuckle regarding home remedies. It appears at the beginning of SIDE B of a Johnny Gill tape. In the interviews they discuss home remedies, cures, warts, and various ailments.
- Date Recorded:1998-05-01
- Duration:00:10:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDonald (MacPhee), Margaret Matilda "Hilda"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Margaret Matilda "Hilda" MacDonald (nee MacPhee) of Clearspring and Selkirk, P.E.I. In this interview Hilda talks about the Halifax Explosion, her family, ghosts, Selkirk, Christmas, horses, homemade soap and butter, trading eggs for groceries, music and dances, fiddlers, rum running and moonshine, Captain Dicks More
- Date Recorded:1996-04-26
- Duration:01:03:41
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Karen
- Contributor:Hickey, Kathy
- Abstract:Kathy Hickey is interviewed by Karen Doyle. Mrs. Hickey speaks about the Indian river parish, the early settlers who settled along the river, the Scot's the religion being Catholicism, the entertainment in the early days and her musically inclined sons along with other musically talented family members. She also talks about her time More
- Date Recorded:1982-06-29
- Duration:00:43:19
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Linkletter, Hester
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Hester Linkletter talking about driving a Model-T Ford, her birth and familly home, her mother Irene Bell, aunt Helen Smith Bell, and her grandfather Albert Bell and how much she loved them, meeting her husband, teaching and how much she was paid, school days, home rememdies, Christmas time, her aunt Patience More
- Date Recorded:2003-11-07
- Duration:01:34:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Herbert B.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Herbert B. Schurman of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Herb talks about weddings, the Cairn's Cup, John T. MacNally and family feuds, clothes, Maude the horse, George Walker, Ernie Walker, a runway horse from Ideal Dairy, Read's Corner, bootlegging, characters, livery stables, Olympia Ice Cream, Water More
- Date Recorded:2001-03-01
- Duration:01:03:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Herbert B.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Herbert B. Schurman of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Herb talks about cars, the Summerside waterfront, accidents, Milligan and Morrsion's, his brothers, his father's work for the Wyatt's, the Harvest Excursion, the pest house, horse sheds, dance halls, businesses in Summerside, restaurants, Reg Pope More
- Date Recorded:2001-02-12
- Duration:01:03:19
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Herbert B.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Herbert B. Schurman of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Herb talks about Christmas, snow and snowplowing, Crystal Rink, German POWs, his family, doctors and home remedies, school, characters, cars, his brother's service in WWI, the Halifax Explosion and the Spanish Flu, life growing up in Summerside, More
- Date Recorded:2000-11-24
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Herbert B.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Herbert B. Schurman of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Herb talks about working for M. F. Schurman, his job with Brace MacKay, building his first home, working with the railway, his work at the post office, nicknames of people around Summerside, the Perry boys and bootlegging, courting and entertainment More
- Date Recorded:2000-10-06
- Duration:01:03:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gallant, Henry
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Henry Gallant of Wellington, P.E.I. In this interview Henry talks about several topics including his life growing up in Wellington, the French community, cattle and horse trading, his love of horses, home remedies, meat peddling, beer and rum, dances and house parties, and making friends with a murderer.
- Date Recorded:1997-09-22
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bishop, Henry L.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Henry L. Bishop of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Henry talks about Bishop's Foundry, his family, his childhood, Summerside and local businesses, WWII, school, cars, his first job, working as a farmhand, radio, Christmas, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-29
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Lyle, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Helen Lyle. In this interview Helen talks about her ancestors, Mary Lyle, her house, Burt Lyle, James Lyle, a map of PEI, cheese, school, Charlottetown, Bunberry, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:51:02
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cudmore, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Helen Cudmore. In this interview Helen reads from her diary that spans from the 1930s to the late 1950s. There is mention of storms, WWII, prices, power outages, hockey, and traveling.
- Date Recorded:1996-04-11
- Duration:00:22:09
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cudmore, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Helen Cudmore of Brackley Point Road, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about Cudmore's corner and the store her family ran there, school, bartering, goods sold at the stores, neighbours, salesmen, prices at the store, suppliers, debts, Christmas, gas, tobacco, theft, her father's work as a postmaster, and More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-22
- Duration:01:03:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Chandler, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is This interview is with Helen Chandler of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about the Halifax Explosion, chores on the farm, horses, family, religion, trains, teaching, women's work and gender roles, doctors and midwives, breaking the roads, mail, and the Spanish Flu.
- Date Recorded:2010-01-13
- Duration:00:31:59
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Chandler, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Helen Chandler of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about various things including her family, The Great Depression, farming, airplanes, cars, radio, horses, pack peddlers, electricity, and war.
- Date Recorded:1998-02-03
- Duration:00:53:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Heffell, Harry Holbourn
- Contributor:Heffell, Marjorie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Harry Holbourn and Marjorie (Somers) Heffell of Travellers Rest, P.E.I. In this interview Harry and Marjorie talk about horses, the Raynors, religion and Sundays, rum running, ghosts and forerunners, funerals, their half brother Jack and his mechanic work, doctors and home remedies, farm More
- Date Recorded:1997-04-11
- Duration:01:03:10
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Heffell, Harry Holbourn
- Contributor:Heffell, Marjorie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Harry Holbourn and Marjorie (Somers) Heffell of Travellers Rest, P.E.I. In this interview Harry and Marjorie talk about their family background, their parents, blacksmiths, horses, school, chores, farming, WWI and WWII, fox ranching, potato farming, Christmas, pack peddlers, cars, sleighs, and horse races.
- Date Recorded:1997-04-11
- Duration:01:03:37
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Launch, Hector
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of the launch of the Hector in 2000. The recording includes music, sound effects, and interviews with descendants of Scottish settlers. Some interviewees listed include Nancy Matheson, Irene Baron, Tom Adams, Kathy Fraser, Dr. Jerry Farrell, and Garth Wall.
- Date Recorded:2000-09-17
- Duration:01:03:20
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Bryanton, Janet
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Cudmore, Doug
- Contributor:Deelstra, Beverley
- Contributor:Dickieson, Herb
- Contributor:Hall, Dorothy C.
- Contributor:Hambly, David J.
- Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Institute of Island Studies
- Date Recorded:1993-04-19
- Duration:00:43:11
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bryanton, Janet
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Cudmore, Doug
- Contributor:Deelstra, Beverley
- Contributor:Dickieson, Herb
- Contributor:Hall, Dorothy C.
- Contributor:Hambly, David J.
- Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Institute of Island Studies
- Date Recorded:1993-04-19
- Duration:01:33:47
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hughes, Hattie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Hattie Hughes from Cardigan, P.E.I. In this interview Hattie talks about staying with her aunt Charlotte in Charlottetown, her cousin Charlie Ryan, her husband, Sundays, school, poverty, midwives, Lottie Coates, doctors, big families, home remedies, her mother's funeral, Cardigan, hauling ice, and working More
- Date Recorded:2004-02-02
- Duration:01:03:37
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hughes, Hattie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Hattie Hughes from Cardigan, P.E.I. In this interview Hattie talks about her family, poverty and the 1930s, Christmas, school, chores, farming, her father, horses, homemade goods, salmon fishing, superstitions and ghost stories, Pound Parties and Jenny Farrell, delivering the mail, Benny Binns, African More
- Date Recorded:2004-02-02
- Duration:01:03:31
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mellish, Harry Campbell
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harry Mellish of New Glasgow, P.E.I. In this interview Harry talks about ice, milk, his grandparents, his cousin Billy Moar, his father, blacksmiths, cars and driving, roads, farming, Cavendish, his carpentry work, his mother, doctors, home remedies, his service in the air force during WWII, airplanes, radios More
- Date Recorded:2002-02-25
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Ross (MacDonald), Velma
- Contributor:Ross, Harold
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harold and Velma (nee MacDonald) Ross of Bideford, PEI. In this interview Velma and Harold talk about family, home remedies, ancestors, school, how they met, courting, their wedding and marriage, WWII, Christmas, changes over the years, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2004-04-20
- Duration:00:45:03
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Ross, Harold
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Ross of Bideford, PEI. In this interview Harold talks about his father, digging wells, his father's lumber mill, Christmas, fishing, fox ranching, racetracks, snow, building the Western Road, taking down the RCAF base in Mt. Pleasant, his service in the Medical Corps during WWII, and various other More
- Date Recorded:2004-04-20
- Duration:01:03:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Martin, Harold Neil
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Neil Martin of Orwell, P.E.I. In this interview Harold talks about his family, MacDonaldites, school, WWI, his Scottish heritage, religion, the Spanish Flu, funerals and undertakers, factories, ice, his father's work as a wheelwright and his time in Milwaukee, farming, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-20
- Duration:01:03:40
- 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 the 1956 ice storm, electricity, the telephone, radio, quiet Sundays and church, Summerside, blacksmiths, the circus, ice races, livery stables, the Spanish Flu, the 1929 earthquake, his birth, traveling, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1997-09-30
- Duration:00:36:00
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1997-09-30
- Duration:01:03:41
- 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 home remedies, horses, rum running, dance halls, Summerside, mills, his ancestors, tuberculosis, his parents and grandparents, forerunners and superstitions, foxes, Western horses, cars, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1997-09-30
- Duration:01:03:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Leslie, Harold
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Harold Leslie of Souris, P.E.I. Harold talks about his family history, the last bear on the Island, general stores, and transportation. He tells about his father's work as a section foreman for the railway, and goes on in great detail telling stories about his own work with railway. He tells about railroad rails More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-17
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gaudet, Harold
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Gaudet. In this interview Harold talks about Alf Eagan, the railway bridge, Ed Warren, railway men, Jules Herring, mail, trains, the Cleavers, his father, steam engines, Paddy Smith, Christmas, Frank Thompson, swimming, diesel engines, and various topics related to the railway.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:52:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dunphy, Claire
- Contributor:Dunphy, Harold John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second tape of an interview with Harold John and Claire Dunphy of Millview, P.E.I. Harold begins by telling about the Ings', midwives, moonshine, and the turnip plant. He then talks about thrashing grain, blocked roads, Peter Doucette, and patronage. The conversation then goes on to cover butter and starch factories, grist More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-08
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dunphy, Claire
- Contributor:Dunphy, Harold John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Harold John Dunphy of Millview, P.E.I. and his wife Claire. They start by telling about different classes on the trains, then tells a story about a missing priest, and goes on to talk about family. They discuss tractors, horses, moonshine and bootlegging, and stolen liquor. They go on to talk about wakes and More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-08
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Ings, Harley
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harley Ings. In this interview Harley talks about school, Walter Jones, cattle, milk and dairies, cheese, Mt. Herbert, blacksmiths, horses, strong men, politics, silver foxes, WWII, plowing, tractors, thrashing, potato diggers, the orphanage and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:02:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacCannell, Hamm
- Contributor:MacCannell, Marion
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Marion and Hamm MacCannell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Marion begins by telling about her family history, her uncle's meat and ice business, and other businesses in Charlottetown. She tells about her school days, both as a student and teacher, and talks about taking the train to Hampshire. Hamm tells about selling More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-17
- Duration:01:03:42
- 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:Edwards, Gwen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Gwen Edwards of Kington, Herefordshire, England. The interview begins with a discussion of Gwen's sister Megan and how she was spoiled by their father. Gwen then tells of her father's homemade cider and the harvest. She then talks about dolls and games she played in her childhood. Gwen then goes on in length More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:31:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Edwards, Gwen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Gwen Edwards of Kington, Herefordshire, England. This interview begins with Gwen discussing her birth and her family. She then talks about her sister Annie, who was on the Titanic, and then about chores on the farm and walking to school. She then tells about her father, WWI, and jobs her family held. She and More
- Date Recorded:1993-11-30
- Duration:01:03:55
- 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 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 More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-28
- Duration:01:03:55
- 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:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Edward Fitzgerald titled "Growing up Irish in West Prince County", where he discusses his childhood, family members, family politics, hardness mixing with kindness, building a home, Irish tradition, and reads from a short storybook. The lecture reflects Edward's upbringing in West Prince County and the influence More
- Date Recorded:2003-03-28
- Duration:01:22:07
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Reg Porter titled "Growing Up Acadian in Irish Tignish", where he discusses family history, Lot 1, Mount Allison University, childhood and family members, Tignish, French-Irish relations, growing crops and fishing, education, religion, and being an altar boy. Reg Porter's lecture includes the playing of a song.
- Date Recorded:1996-02-16
- Duration:01:15:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Grigg (MacLennan), Greta
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Greta Grigg (nee MacLennan) of Port Hill, P.E.I. In this interview Greta talks about big families, chores and housework, horses, storms, mussel mud, potato farming, traveling on the railway, Tyne Valley, working as the postmistress, getting the strap in school, women's rights, airplanes, WWII and rationing, More
- Date Recorded:2006-02-01
- Duration:01:03:05
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Grigg (MacLennan), Greta
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Greta Grigg (nee MacLennan) of Port Hill, P.E.I. In this interview Greta talks about her birth, Christmas, home remedies, her parents, Port Hill, drownings, self sufficiency, her work at a lobster factory, dances, Milligan and Morrison's, Tyne Valley, ice storms, electricity, Courtney Maynard, big families, More
- Date Recorded:2006-02-01
- Duration:01:03:21
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Swan (Watts), Grace
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Grace Swan (nee Watts) of York, P.E.I. In this interview Grace talks about her family, doctors, Christmas, WWI, the Spanish Flu and other illnesses, midwives, pack peddlers, York, the family farm, school, religion and Sundays, flour bag clothes, socials, Market Square, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2007-01-05
- Duration:01:35:55
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacCallum, Grace Eliza
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Grace Eliza MacCallum of Borden-Carleton, P.E.I. In this interview Grace talks about her family, school, farming, The Great Depression, the Halifax Explosion, Charlottetown, home remedies, nursing, Falconwood, trains, livestock, groceries, pack peddlers, Christmas, the Women's Institute, the Women's Christian More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-04
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stewart, Gordon
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Gordon Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Gordon talks about what Charlottetown was like when he was a growing up, snow removal and roads, exhibitions, the end of WWI, summer vacation, fishing, hockey, curling, baseball, bootleggers and rum runners, and old businesses in More
- Date Recorded:2004-01-27
- Duration:01:03:23
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stewart, Gordon
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Gordon Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Gordon talks about his family history and their involvement with the fire department. He talks about the changes in firefighting over the years, fires in Charlottetown, Stewart's Bakery, businesses in Charlottetown, Large's livery stables, Ho's Chinese More
- Date Recorded:2004-01-27
- Duration:01:03:49
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dockendorff, Gordon
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gordon Dockendorff. In this interview Gordon talks about his family history, Native Americans in Maine, crossing the ice, storms, his father, the 1930s, cars, bears, his ancestors, WWII, working in Charlottetown at a foundry, Bruce Stewart's, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:47:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Carver, Gordon
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gordon Carver of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Gordon talks about windmills, wharves, Lettie MacKinnon, telephones, radios, Atkins' store, businesses in Charlottetown, raising chickens, electricity, snowstorms, potato farming, family, Wellington MacNeill and cattle buyers, Western horses, blacksmiths, More
- Date Recorded:2010-01-08
- Duration:01:04:14
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Carver, Gordon
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gordon Carver of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Gordon talks about his family, cars, Charlie Hamm, mills, butter, school, snow, stores, crossing the ice, horses, tractors, traveling, thrashing, trains and train stations, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2010-01-08
- Duration:01:03:53
- 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 how they met, their marriage, flying, different places they lived in, pilots, people they knew in aviation, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2007-10-31
- Duration:00:31:58
- 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:Murphy (Campbell), Glenn
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Glenn (nee Campbell) Murphy of Irishtown, PEI. In this interview Glenn talks about her name, her grandparents, home remedies, marriage, the Spanish Flu, cars, Lucy Maud Montgomery, her mother's cooking and baking, the Hindenburg, quiet Sundays, quilting and hooking, mussel mud, horses, Christmas, and various More
- Date Recorded:2009-01-12
- Duration:01:03:32
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bryan, Gladys
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gladys Bryan of Summerside, PEI and Saint John, New Brunswick. In this interview Gladys talks about her family, home remedies, tough times, religion, living in Saint John, her husband and his mail route, PEI, farming, entertainment, neighbours, illnesses, Christmas, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2010-02-15
- Duration:00:59:19
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacEachern, John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacKay, Sterling Robert "Ginger"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Sterling Robert "Ginger" MacKay and John MacEachern of Charlottetown, P.E.I. The interview beings with Ginger talking about the history of the healing springs and his grandfather. Ginger and John then tell about the different people healed by the springs, the water itself, spirituality, plans for the future, and More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-24
- Duration:01:03:55
- 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: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:Gill, Eddy
- Contributor:Gill, Johnny
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Eddy and Johnny Gill, brothers from Elliotvale, P.E.I. Throughout the interview they talk about their family ancestry and the family business of blacksmithing. They tell about their father's beginnings as a blacksmith, wheelwright, and carpenter, and tell all about the different jobs at his workshop at Gill's More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-08
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Vessey (Bouyer), Gertrude E.
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gertrude E. Vessey (nee Bouyer) of York and Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Gertie talks about her family, life on the family farm, traveling by horse and sleigh, blacksmiths, WWI, Christmas, Sundays, church, school, life during the 1930s, the Spanish Flu, doctors, her husband, hockey, her brother, and More
- Date Recorded:1998-03-03
- Duration:01:03:10
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Campbell, Oscar
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:McGrath, Arnold
- Contributor:Quigley, Elsie
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of interviews regarding German prisoners of war. Interviewees include Oscar Campbell, Arnold McGrath, and Elsie Quigley. Some topics covered include POWs, the Spanish Flu, WWI, the railroad, and ghosts.
- Date Recorded:1996-07-21
- Duration:00:31:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Best, John "Gerald"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John "Gerald" Best of Crapaud and Tryon, PEI. In this interview Gerald talks about his family, the Spanish Flu, doctors, home remedies, Christmas, Crapaud, school, electricity, farming, horses, driving the school van, snow, cars, potatoes, the Hindenburg, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2007-02-08
- Duration:01:35:05
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacBeth (Dingwell), Georgie Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Georgie Helen MacBeth (nee Dingwell) of Montague and Forrest Hill, P.E.I. In this interview Georgie talks about Lucy Maud Montgomery, her mother, school, her family, cars, homemade goods, home remedies, the family farm, Christmas, cholera, Charlottetown, Prince of Wales College, teaching, church, More
- Date Recorded:2000-11-29
- Duration:01:35:04
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wooton, George
- Abstract:This is an interview with George Wooton of Charlottetown and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about foxes, shipping, Victoria, his service in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII, farming in the 1930s, his parents, politics, liquor, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2006-02-07
- Duration:01:02:47
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wooton, George
- Abstract:This is an interview with George Wooton of Charlottetown and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about the Orient Hotel, church picnics and other social gatherings and entertainment, Charlottetown, his work in journalism and photography, fires, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2006-02-07
- Duration:01:03:10
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wooton, George
- Abstract:This is an interview with George Wooton of Charlottetown and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about the Victoria Unions hockey team, tuberculosis and his other illnesses, home remedies, joining the Royal Canadian Navy, his family, horses, electricity, telephones, Amy Howatt, church, Rev. Bridgewater, and various other More
- Date Recorded:2006-01-27
- Duration:01:03:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wooton, George
- Abstract:This is an interview with George Wooton of Charlottetown and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about his family history, mills, his father and his work with horses and the mail, Breadalbane, snow, cars, doctors, life on the family farm, egg trading, Crapaud, trains, Victoria, school, hockey, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2006-01-27
- Duration:01:02:20
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hart, George Edward
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with George Edward Hart of Brighton in Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about movies, theatre, ice travel, biking, sports, rivalries and religious feuds, his service in the navy during WWII, the Upton airfield, family, home remedies, and his work in social work and child welfare.
- Date Recorded:2009-07-22
- Duration:00:31:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hart, George Edward
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with George Edward Hart of Brighton in Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about his family, growing up in Brighton, WWI and the Spanish Flu, radio and CFCY, Bobby Cotton, rum running and bootlegging, the Burtwhistles, teaching, school, cars, general stores, pop, and old Charlottetown.
- Date Recorded:2009-07-22
- Duration:01:04:04
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Boswall, George
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Geroge Boswall. In this interview George talks about Frenchfort, his family, farming, traveling on trains, cattle and livestock, mills, changes in Charlottetown, horses, foxes, schooners, exhibitions, Sundays, ice travel, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:35:27
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kay Diviney titled "From Fireside to Fireside: Irish Folktales and the Irish Literary Revival", where Kay discusses folktales and folk culture, Gaelic, oral circumstances influence in Irish storytelling, and describes in detail the seven characters or traditional folktale.
- Date Recorded:2005-12-02
- Duration:01:11:04
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Donnie Doyle titled "From Farmer To Teacher-Changing Times In one Island Irish Community", where he discusses upbringing in an Irish community, writing folklores, church, island lots, poems by O'Riley, English and Scottish ancestry, occupations, and religion. This lecture is presented partially through singing More
- Date Recorded:2008-01-07
- Duration:01:23:34
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Walker, Spurgeon William "Friday"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Spurgeon William "Friday" Walker of Georgetown, P.E.I. In this interview Friday talks about his grandfather and father working as harness makers, his work on the railway, trains, shipping, his nickname, hockey, doctors, rum running, Georgetown, cars, blacksmiths, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2000-11-28
- Duration:01:34:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Leard, Frederick J. W. "Fred"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Frederick "Fred" J. W. Leard of Augustine Cove, P.E.I. In this interview Fred talks about his father, butchering, school, Christmas, WWI and the Halifax Explosion, church, German POWs, blacksmiths, horses, fishing and smoking herring, ice boats, and rum running.
- Date Recorded:1996-07-21
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:De Jonge, Meeuwise Ferdinand "Fred"
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Meeuwise Ferdinand "Fred" De Jonge from Hoek, Holland talking about his family heritage, his schooling, the war and Germans invading Belgium, France, and Holland, changes in food and farming, German soliders billeted in the village and how it affected them, V1 and V2 rockets, Canadians coming into the war, 2000 More
- Date Recorded:2006-01-17
- Duration:01:02:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:Coles, Fred
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:The interview with Fred Coles continues with discussion about WWI, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, seeing the Hindenburg, the Depression, local farms, local stores, mussel mud, and his church and burial place. The interview switches over to Roy Clow who talks about his life as a child and playing in a boat with George Miller More
- Date Recorded:2003-12-03
- Duration:01:03:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Coles, Fred
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Fred Coles from Springvale talking about his childhood and family, the family farm, his father as a horse trader, his brothers working with the horses and him working more with cows, going on the Harvest Excursion, and the family's apple orchard.
- Date Recorded:2003-12-03
- Duration:01:03:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Chapman, Fred
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Fred Chapman of Chapman Settlement and Stellarton, NS. In this interview talks about how he started playing the fiddle, Cumberland County, lumber camps, Pictou County, the Harvest Excursion, fiddle players, dances, music, the Royal Swingsters, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1994-11-17
- Duration:01:03:17
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Black, Lt.-Col. Charles Frederick
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Lt.-Col. Charles Frederick "Fred" Black of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Fred talks about his family history, Charlottetown, family businesses, school, his first jobs, WWI, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, home remedies, his family going to California, the military history of his family, his More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:34:05
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Woodside, Frank
- Abstract:This interview is with Frank Wooside, from Western PEI, talking about skating on Summerside Harbour, his family, blacksmiths, playing hockey, rink owners, rum runners, being a policeman in Summerside, and joining the army and seeing German planes. He goes on to talk about coming home from the war and being treated poorly, going More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:22
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Whelan, Frank
- Abstract:This interview with Frank Whelan begins with Frank telling about trading groceries for lumber, his ice house, and coffins making. He then tells of rum running and bootlegging, his store, and his job as the local mailman. He tells more about his general store, working as a cooper, working for free, more about coffin making, and More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-09
- Duration:01:03:51
- 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:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:McIntosh, Francis
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Francis McIntosh. In this interview Francis talks about the history of the Souris East Lighthouse. He talks about his family's history with the lighthouse, their work as its keepers, how it works, changes over the years, storms and bad winds, and what it was like to grow up there.
- Date Recorded:1996-04-04
- Duration:00:31:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Llewellyn (Lavers), Frances
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Frances Llewellyn (nee Lavers) of Georgetown, PEI. In this interview Frances talks about traveling over the ice, Georgetown, hats, homemade clothing, orphans, her family, her brother's service in WWII, horses, traveling, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:32:09
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Llewellyn (Lavers), Frances
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Frances Llewellyn (nee Lavers) of Georgetown, PEI. In this interview Frances talks about her family, Christmas, her mother's work as a midwife, a murder in 1930, Captain Fairchild, self sufficiency, the 1930s, hockey and skating, Georgetown, home remedies, doctors, berry picking, Seymour Knight, church, More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:04:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mollison (Jenkins), Fran
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Fran Mollison (nee Jenkins) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Fran talks about her family, the Royal Packing Company, Dizzy Block, Charlottetown, J. D. Jenkins, delivery men, school, her work in radio and television, home remedies, the Brennan House in Summerside, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-02-15
- Duration:01:03:33
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Smith (Millar Clow), Florence
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Florence (Millar Clow) Smith of Boston, Massachusetts. In this interview Florence talks about the history of the Clows and the Millars from Murray Harbour. She also talks about her life in Boston, the 1930s, vacations on the Island, her parents, Christmas, and her family.
- Date Recorded:2007-08-13
- Duration:01:03:29
- Type:Interview
- 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. In this interview Flo talks about the Charles Arbuckle and the history of the Arbuckles, Francis Arbuckle, local families, the Halifax Explosion, trains, picnics and dances, courting, and Gaelic.
- Date Recorded:1994-04-28
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- 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. In this interview Flo talks about Captain Charlie Arbuckle, Tiny Mason, pie socials and chicken raffles, Castle Harris, her family, the Halifax Explosion, Stormy Sandy, catching the Spanish Flu, orphans, locals, and lobster canneries. At the end More
- Date Recorded:1993-05-20
- Duration:01:03:43
- 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:Doyle, Karen
- Contributor:Flanagan, Doris
- Contributor:Wallace, Stella
- Abstract:This is Stella Wallace and Karen Doyle interviewing Doris Flanagan at her home in Charlottetown. Doris talks about family history records and gravestones, her family immigrating to PEI from Dublin, and blacksmithing jobs. She talks about histories of marriages, death, mistakes on official documents, and spends time sharing old More
- Date Recorded:1982-05-18
- Duration:00:33:20
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Fitzgerald, Edward
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Edward Fitzgerald at Summerset Manor in Summerside. Edward talks about his family's arrival to PEI, original homes in PEI, education and schoolteachers, superstitions and ghost stories, his parents and grandparents, and entertainment in his early life.
- Date Recorded:1983-08-03
- Duration:00:28:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacDonald, James "Fiddler"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Side A is a break down of Fiddler's war time experiences. Where he got his his training, and where he served. He gives out details about his injuries, and how he incurred them. He describes what it's like to be shot and how many Germans he killed. Mr. MacDonald also discusses what he did after the war, and how he came back to PEI on a More
- Date Recorded:1994-11-08
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDonald, Harry
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Harry MacDonald of Merigomish, Nova Scotia begins with discussion of the history of his family's general store. Harry tells about buying fish and different meats, gives a tour of the store, tells about sawmills and gristmills in the local area, and discusses different products sold at the store. Harry then goes on More
- Date Recorded:1993-02-11
- Duration:00:47:39
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture given by Reverend James Kelly titled "Famous Irish Churchmen from PEI". The reverend discusses Cornelius O'Brien, John T McNally, Alfred Arthur Sinnott, Francis Clement Kelley, James Charles Mcguigan, Leo Charles Mulligan. He talks about their lives, religions, traditions, legacies and ongoings during their lives.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-28
- Duration:01:35:07
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kenneth Nilsen titled "Faeries, Banshees, and Corpses: Standing on the Threshold of the Otherworld", where he discusses mythical creatures, Irish beliefs and rituals, Irish proverbs, describing the otherworld, leprechauns and banshees, and telling stories about the creatures and beliefs. The lecture also includes More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-31
- Duration:01:07:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDougall, Everett
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Everett MacDougall of Glenwood and Vernon Bridge, PEI. In this interview Everett talks about shipping, traveling, stores, Christmas, the 1930s, schooners, fish and lobster, his grandparents, home remedies, Sundays, entertainment, WWI, pack peddlers, school, snow, sleighs, rationing, and various other topics More
- Date Recorded:2007-01
- Duration:01:03:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDougall, Everett
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Everett MacDougall of Glenwood and Vernon Bridge, PEI. In this interview Everett talks about blacksmiths, his father and grandfather, his father's store, horses, dating, cars, rum running, Glenwood and O'Leary, businesses, traveling salesmen, mussel mud, egg grading, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2007-01
- Duration:01:04:03
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacFarlane, Evelyn
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Evelyn MacFarlane. In this interview Evelyn talks about hotels, tourism, her family background, family, school, home remedies, WWI, the Spanish Flu, hockey, blacksmiths, pack peddlers, Todd Hollow, cars, the 1930s, religion, her husband, bushing the ice, traveling, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-28
- Duration:00:49:17
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson (Leard), Ethel
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ethel Thomson (nee Leard) of Tryon, P.E.I. In this interview Ethel talks about her family, Christmas, midwives and doctors, church and Sundays, chores on the family farm, cars, school, electricity, painting, funerals, courting, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:08
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Park, Ethel Laliah
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ethel Park of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Ethel reads from a diary about the Cunninghams and memories of that side of her family. Topics covered throughout the interview include family, Stellarton, her father and his work, horses, traveling, mills, stores, the Harvest Excursion, the Halifax More
- Date Recorded:2001-02-22
- Duration:01:34:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bolger, Estelle
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Estelle Bolger of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Estelle talks about Joe Bun Gaudet and playing on the radio, Christmas, her family, the Georgetown Exhibition, her husband Lenie, dancing, playing music, working in the barbershop, earthquakes, and helping the doctors.
- Date Recorded:2006-01-16
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bolger, Estelle
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Estelle Bolger of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Estelle talks about her family, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, her mother, her father, her family's barbershop, Bob Fraser, Georgetown, cars, ice, a murder in the 1930s, snowstorms, and rats.
- Date Recorded:2006-01-09
- Duration:01:02:49
- 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 their families, how they met, Estelle's background as a barber, Estelle's parents, and ghosts.
- Date Recorded:2004-04-20
- Duration:01:03:52
- 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:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacPherson, Ernest Melville "Ernie"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ernest "Ernie" Melville MacPherson of Dunblane, P.E.I. Ernie talks about working in the lumber woods in Plaster Rock, catching the Spanish flu, his family, farming, farm machinery, snow, mussel mud, horse races on the ice, horses, pesticides and herbicides, and traveling.
- Date Recorded:2003-10-21
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacDonald, Ernest
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ernest MacDonald talking about walking many miles, his mother taking care of older people, working on the sea as a cook, his ship being blown up, becoming a fisherman while most of his family were farmers, what he liked about living on the water, storms on the water, and the family farm.
- Date Recorded:2003-10-21
- Duration:00:57:17
- 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