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Alvin MacSwain T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacSwain, Alvin
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Alvin MacSwain of Peters Road, P.E.I. In this interview Alvin talks about his family and his ancestors, farming, the Peters Road community, home remedies, Dr. Lester Brehaut, school, and his service in the army during WWII.
Date Recorded:1999-01-14
Duration:01:03:15

Alvin Bryan T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bryan, Alvin
Contributor:Chad Locke
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Abstract:In this interview, Geoff Lepage interviews Alvin Bryan of Foxley River. This interview talks about the life of the bryan family on Prince Edward Island, superstitions, ghost stories, the first road, black bears, customs and famous people in the bryan family.
Date Recorded:1983-07-27
Duration:00:30:55

Along Lot 7 Shore- Part 2

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Donnie Doyle titled "Along Lot 7 Shore- Part 2", where Donnie discusses early life in PEI, settlement of ancestors, Irish in St. Marks, alcohol and partying, folklore and folk songs, blacksmithing and retirement. This lecture is presented partially through music playing and singing.
Date Recorded:2005-11-04
Duration:01:17:39

Along Lot 7 Shore - Part 1

Type:Event
Date Recorded:2004-03-19
Duration:01:04:56

Alkie MacCormack

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacCormack, Ivan "Alkie"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Ivan "Alkie" MacCormack of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Alkie begins by telling the origin of his nickname. He then talks about playing baseball, Lefty McAleer, and the longest game. He goes on to tell about his service in Italy and Holland during WWII and meeting up with his brother Ken and Lefty in

Date Recorded:1994-03-30
Duration:01:03:59

Alfred McGaughey

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McGaughey, John "Alfred"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with John "Alfred" McGaughey of Bonshaw, P.E.I. In this interview Alfred talks about lime kilns, his family property, the McGaughey family history, the ghost at Todd's Hollow, horses, farming, general stores, butter and cheese factories, mills, traveling to Charlottetown, church, wakes and funerals, working on a

Date Recorded:1995-08-28
Duration:01:03:28

Alexander "Slick" Rhynes

Type:Interview
Contributor:Rhynes, Alexander "Slick"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"

Alex MacGregor

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacGregor, Alex
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Alex MacGregor of Big Island, Nova Scotia. In this interview Alex talks about families and farms on Big Island, surrounding islands, fishing, crossing the ice, general stores, school, thrashing, milk and milk delivery, his mail route, cars and tractors, dances, and New Glasgow.
Date Recorded:1993
Duration:01:03:25

Alden Birt

Type:Interview
Contributor:Birt, Alden James
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Alden James Birt of Charlottetown and Mt. Stewart, P.E.I. In this interview Alden talks about his work as a blacksmith and electrician, horses, school, his family, delivery men, coal, milkmen, Charlottetown, Market Square, the SS Harland, and rum running.
Date Recorded:1996-04-10
Duration:01:03:15

Albert Murnaghan

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Murnaghan, John Albert
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Albert Murnaghan of Stratford and Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Albert talks about growing up in Charlottetown, school, Market Square, coal, snowstorms, rum running, businesses in Charlottetown, murder, and the Harland.
Date Recorded:2004-01-03
Duration:01:35:51

Agricultural policy and the farmer pt.3

Type:Event
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Extension
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Political Science
Date Recorded:1972
Duration:00:34:46

Agricultural policy and the farmer pt.2

Type:Event
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Extension
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Political Science
Date Recorded:1972
Duration:01:38:49

Agricultural policy and the farmer pt.1

Type:Event
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Extension
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Political Science
Date Recorded:1972
Duration:02:02:10

Agnes Sheehan and Peg

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Sheehan, Agnes
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Agnes Sheehan of Bear River, P.E.I and her daughter Peg McInnis. The interview begins with a discussion of the origins of the Bear River name and the old train station there. Agnes then goes on to tell about Dr. Gus MacDonald, her childhood, general stores, and school. She then talks about her family, farming,

Date Recorded:1995-03-21
Duration:01:03:48

Aging and the quality of life ; focus on the Island

Type:Event
Contributor:O'Brien, Mary
Contributor:Smitheram, Verner
Date Recorded:1983-10-14
Duration:01:23:26

Advising a new university in Bolivia

Type:Event
Contributor:Baker, Ronald J.
Date Recorded:1989-09-29
Duration:01:11:40

Address to the graduating class

Type:Event
Contributor:MacLennan, Hugh
Date Recorded:1972-05-14
Duration:00:18:43

Addie Hamm T4 [Tape Four]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Hamm, Addie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Addie talks about her mother's family, the Titanic, home children, molasses, travel, Sunday rules, mussel mud, the covered wagons, the drowning at Fullerton Marsh, school, strawberry farms, her hate for Christmas trees, and her love for farm life.
Date Recorded:1998-01-27
Duration:01:03:40

Addie Hamm T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Hamm, Addie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Addie speaks about how the Haifax Explosion rattled her front door, good times at Irish wakes, her favorite jams, quilting as a past time, Catholic and Protestant relations in Bunbury, local train stations, marine hospitals, weavers, and how she learned tailoring and dressmaking in Charlottetown. Her love of the needle and thread

Date Recorded:1995-02-24
Duration:00:31:50

Addie Hamm T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Hamm, Addie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Addie talks about heavy robes called "buffaloes", trains getting stuck in the snow, stingy peppermint hoarding house guests, pack peddlers, Alice "The Squaw", her father's superstitions, covered wagons for school children, a birthday book, how a drunk driver hit a young school girl when she was young, fox farms, how chickadees are her

Date Recorded:1995-02-24
Duration:01:03:45

Addie Hamm T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Hamm, Addie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Addie Hamm of Bunbury, PEI talks about growing up in the 1920s and 1930s. She and Dutch chat about her first memories when she and her younger brother had a funeral for a dead chicken, sending care packages to the wrong soldier, and "Indians" in Bunberry. Mrs. Hamm also touches on other topics such as her family name, trains, the

Date Recorded:1995-02-24
Duration:01:03:45

Acadians of P.E.I.: their situation and their aspirations

Type:Event
Contributor:Arsenault, Pierre
Contributor:Smitheram, Verner
Date Recorded:1978
Duration:01:26:36

Acadian and Irish Relationships

Type:Event
Contributor:Arsenault, Georges
Abstract:This is a lecture by Georges Arsenault titled "Acadian and Irish Relationships", where he discusses his childhood, Irish influence, Acadians moving to Summerside and Charlottetown, the French language on PEI, religion, cross cultural exchanges through music and food, as well as other topics to do with Acadian-Irish relations. This

Date Recorded:2007-10-26
Duration:01:36:29

Academic politics in the university

Type:Event
Contributor:Baker, Ronald J.
Contributor:Dasgupta, Satadal
Contributor:Smitheram, Verner
Date Recorded:1980-02-22
Duration:01:39:35

A Valiant Voice: Poems by Lucy Gertrude Clarkin

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Brendan O'Grady titled "A Valiant Voice: Poems by Lucy Gertrude Clarkin", where O'Grady reads poems from a collection. The poems have focus on topics like war, songs, Ireland, Belgium, prayer, peace, family, priesthood, fulfillment, PEI heritage, among many other topics. The lecture includes Brendan O'Grady's

Date Recorded:2007-10-19
Duration:01:34:21

A Magnificent Gift Declined

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Leonard Cusack titled "A Magnificent Gift Declined", where he discusses growing up in Emyvale, Charles Dalton and his silver fox breeding,, the donation of a hospital/sanitorium, healthcare in PEI, lawyer's involvement with hospitals and other stories to do with hospitals and healthcare.
Date Recorded:2009
Duration:01:21:39

A Love Gone Bad? Edward Whelan and the Irish Catholics of PEI

Type:Event
Abstract:Edward MacDonald discusses the topic called "A Love Gone Bad? Edward Whelan and the Irish Catholics of PEI" at the B.I.S. Irish Heritage Lecture Series. In his lecture Edward speaks about Edward Whelan who was a renowned newspaper orator and journalist and his relationship with Irish people. Edward places a lot of emphasis and details

Date Recorded:2003-02-28
Duration:01:21:49

A Local Habitation: The Irish Players

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Kay Diviney titled "A Local Habitation: The Irish Players", discussing poets and imagination, theaters, history, playwrights, performances, reviews of plays and theater performances, as well as actors and actresses involved in theater.
Date Recorded:1995-03-11
Duration:01:36:05

A discussion of economic options for the Island

Type:Event
Contributor:Nutbrown, Robert
Date Recorded:1982-04-02
Duration:01:30:40

A calm and peaceful land pt.2

Type:Event
Contributor:Batchilder, Paul
Contributor:Grant, William
Contributor:Hennessey, Michael
Contributor:Perry, Clovis
Contributor:Robb, Andrew
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Extension
Date Recorded:1977-03-13
Duration:00:04:30

A calm and peaceful land

Type:Event
Contributor:Batchilder, Paul
Contributor:Grant, William
Contributor:Hennessey, Michael
Contributor:Perry, Clovis
Contributor:Robb, Andrew
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Extension
Date Recorded:1977-03-13
Duration:02:02:03

A Bright Light for Dark Ages: The Life and Thought of John Scotus Eriugena

Type:Event
Contributor:Koritansky, Peter
Abstract:This is a lecture by Peter Koritansky titled "A Bright Light for Dark Ages: The Life and Thought of John Scotus Eriugena", where he discusses the "Dark Ages", 9th century, Thomas Aquinas, philosophy and theology, John Scotus Eriugena Greek childhood, predestination, highest authorities, pantheism, ideas of nature and God, and other

Date Recorded:2007-11-23
Duration:00:54:03