Stavert, John "Stanley"

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Audio
Contributors
Researcher: MacKay, Paul
Audio engineer: MacKay, Paul
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.
Model
Audio
Contributors
Researcher: MacKay, Paul
Audio engineer: MacKay, Paul
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 job at Bruce Stewart's, and started his own business with Harold Hall. Stanley talks about different jobs he did at Bruce Stewart's, and how he and Harold came to start Hall and Stavert.