Murdock, Leroy

Model
Audio
Contributors
Interviewee: Murdock, Bessie
Interviewee: Murdock, Leroy
Researcher: MacKay, Paul
Audio engineer: MacKay, Paul
Abstract
This interview is with Bessie and Leroy Murdoch of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The interview begins with discussion of the phantom ship and ghosts. Leroy then tells about his first fishing boat. Discussion moves on to lobster prices, canneries, Salmon, and John Doyle. They then tell of farming and Fen Thompson, the Arbuckles, and Ed Mason. In the second portion of the interview, mention of Ed Mason continues, and the Murdochs go on to tell about Tiny Mason and bootlegging during the prohibition. They then go on to tell about locals, general stores, and characters in the area.