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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titled "The Women's Rising; Women, Freedom, and the Rising of 1916", where she discusses women's disappearance from historical documents, political influence of women, influencing children, parliament, walkouts, crime and punishment, League of Women Delegates, women's representation in politics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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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,
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  • 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
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  • 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,
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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, "
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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,
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  • 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
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  • 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-
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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,
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  • 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