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Mr. Thompson currently has ~700 hours of field recordings stored on audio-cassette in his home, along with an additional ~100 hours recorded on video. This is surely one of the richest single troves of oral history in Eastern Canada – a treasure of both provincial and regional significance -- and Mr. Thompson has partnered with the UPEI Library to digitize this collection and make elements of it available on-line.

Unless otherwise indicated, all content appearing in this collection are the copyright of Reg "Dutch" Thompson. The recordings are made available for purposes of research and private study; reuse or reproduction for any other purpose requires the permission of the copyright holder.

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Viola Fraser
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Fraser (Huggan), Viola Jean
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Viola Jean Fraser (nee Huggan) of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview Viola talks about her family, dances, Fen Thompson, home remedies, horses, school, Christmas, cars, radio, Avondale, home children, doctors, stores, quiet Sundays, her mother and her homemade goods, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2003-01-14
  • Duration:01:03:27
Tommy Duncan T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Duncan (Sweet), G. Pearl
  • Contributor:Duncan, Thomas S. "Tommy"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Thomas S. "Tommy" and G. Pearl (nee Sweet) Duncan of Woodstock, P.E.I. In this interview Tommy and Pearl talk about his age, school, doctors and his appendicitis, traveling to Summerside, home remedies, family, general stores, Coleman, Christmas, bartering, WWI, politics, horses, trains, cars, tractors, how
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  • Date Recorded:2000-10-06
  • Duration:01:34:31
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
Robbie Robertson T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:In this interview with Robbie Robertson he talks about his father's shipbuilding, about the roads during his youth, trading fish during the Depression and how fishing has changed, rum running and tricks used to avoid the police, electricity, his first radio and the horrible condition of the roads during the 1930s. He goes on to talk
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-28
  • Duration:01:03:26
Pat Hennessey T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Hennessey, Patrick John "Pat"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick John "Pat" Hennessey of Souris and St. Catherines, P.E.I. In this interview Pat talks about the Harvest Excursion, the family farm, rum running, the Spanish Flu, the Titanic, radio, dances and socials, lobster, fishing, cooking, Dr. Gus and home remedies, Christmas, pack peddlers, the 1930s, stores in
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  • Date Recorded:1999-01-15
  • Duration:01:03:35
Olive Livingstone
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Livingstone, Olive Lois
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Olive Lois Livingstone of Charlottetown and New Perth, P.E.I. In this interview Olive talks about her family history, Sundays, home remedies and her birth, entertainment, Christmas, school, attending Prince of Wales College, teaching in the U.S., teaching children with polio, and major events of the early 20th
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  • Date Recorded:2001-05-09
  • Duration:00:31:32
Nora Wonnacott T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Wonnacott (Halloran), Nora Alexandria
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Nora Alexandria Wonnacott (nee Halloran) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Nora talks about her family history, her father and his work, growing up in Charlottetown, Christmas, cooking, WWI, how she met her husband Bruce, courting, dances, and entertainment.
  • Date Recorded:1998-04-11
  • Duration:01:03:21
Muriel MacKay T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Muriel
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Muriel MacKay of Albany, P.E.I. In this interview Muriel talks about her family history, Christmas, WWI and WWII, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, school, Prince of Wales College, teaching, horses, chores on the farm, trips to Charlottetown and Summerside, cars, snowstorms, funerals, pack peddlers,
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  • Date Recorded:1996-01-04
  • Duration:01:03:33
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carragher [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Carragher, Joe
  • Contributor:Carragher, Lina
  • Contributor:Chad Locke
  • Contributor:Stordy, Paul
  • Abstract:Paul Stordy Interivews Joe Carragher and his wife, Lina on Thursday July 1st, 1982, at their home in Brookvale, Prince Edward Island. They discuss family history of both the Carragher family and the Curley Family.
  • Date Recorded:1982-07-01
  • Duration:01:01:47
Mary Jone Phillips T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Phillips (Jones), Mary Emma
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This the second portion of an interview with Mary Emma (Jones) Phillips of Harrington, P.E.I. Mary very briefly continues talking about school, then she tells about the 1918 flu pandemic. She then tells about making clothes from wool and druggat, making soap, and talks about local doctors. She then goes on to tell about cars, the
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  • Date Recorded:1995-04-12
  • Duration:01:04:02
Mary Jone Phillips T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Phillips (Jones), Mary Emma
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Mary Emma (Jones) Phillips of Harrington, P.E.I. Mary begins by telling about her family and she and her brother going out to Saskatchewan to teach. She tells about her trip out West on the train, her father fishing lobster, their family farm in Harrington, and horses. She then talks about the first Women's
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  • Date Recorded:1995-04-12
  • Duration:01:04:12
MacDonald Bros. T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacDonald, Donald
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Macdonald, David
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:

    This is an interview with Donald and David MacDonald, brothers from Kinross, P.E.I. In this interview the MacDonald brothers talk about home children, Orwell, school, Gaelic, their family history, doctors, forerunners, snowstorms, cars, local businesses, egg grading and trading, locals, church and religion, and Donald's service in

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  • Date Recorded:2010-01-18
  • Duration:01:03:03
Louis Cantelo T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Cantelo, Louis
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Louis Cantelo of Glenfanning, PEI. In this interview Louis talks about the Harvest Excursion, J. Walter Jones, liquor, socials and entertainment, home remedies, his grandparents, shipbuilding, Sundays, ice travel, the Dundas Fair, cars, blacksmiths, horses, working in the lumber woods, and various other
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  • Date Recorded:2000-03-01
  • Duration:01:03:05
Leslie Evans
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Evans, Leslie
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Leslie Evans. In this interview Leslie talks about church, cider, his father, coffins, home remedies, cars, horses, funerals, WWI, church bells, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:03:10
Kathleen Cameron T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Cameron, Kathleen C.
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Kathleen C. Cameron of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Kathleen talks about her family, the Titanic and WWI, Frank Tuplin and his car, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, home remedies, school, convents, Summerside and its businesses, millinery, Sinclair and Stewart's store, blacksmiths and livery
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  • Date Recorded:1998
  • Duration:01:03:00
Jim MacLean T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacLean, James A. "Jim"
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Jim (James A.) MacLean of Montague, P.E.I. Jim begins by telling about his grandfather's forge, his father, and the Adams family. He then talks about his birth, working as a "Soldier of the Sod" during WWI, school, farming, gristmills, and life growing up in Montague. He talks about Maggie McGee, the Halifax
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-21
  • Duration:01:03:51
Jennie MacLean T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacLean (Maynard), Jennie Pearl
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Jennie Pearl MacLean (nee Maynard) of Port Hill and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Jennie talks about blacksmiths, her family, home remedies, doctors, her birth, concerts and plays, Christmas, the Titanic, WWI and WWI, school, chores on the family farm, cars, horses, traveling, working in Boston, the
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  • Date Recorded:1999-02-04
  • Duration:01:03:18
Helen Chandler T2 [Tape Two]
  • 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
Enid Birch T1 [Tape One]
  • 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 her music education, playing the organ, winters, driving, cars, movies, fox ranching, Summerside, the Titanic, WWI, her family, school, the Spanish Flu, blacksmiths, funerals, Christmas, and various other
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  • Date Recorded:1999-01-13
  • Duration:01:03:18
Elsie Collier T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Collier (Bowdridge), Elsie Harris
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Elsie Harris Collier (nee Bowdridge) of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. and formerly Burgeo, Newfoundland. In this interview Elsie talks about growing up in Newfoundland, her siblings, scarlet fever and other ailments, doctors, home remedies, her parents, her family history, fishing, the 1929 earthquake, dogsleds,
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  • Date Recorded:2002-01-29
  • Duration:01:03:10
Elmer Waugh T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Waugh, Elmer
  • Abstract:This interview is with Elmer Waugh of Wilmot Valley and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Elmer talks about his birth, snowstorms, his family, life growing up, potato farming, mussel mud, Wilmot Valley and the Blue Shank Road, Summerside, horses, cattle, cream, chickens, meat, and apples. He also tells about thrashing, tractors,
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  • Date Recorded:2003-11-28
  • Duration:01:36:15
Elmer McInnis T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:McInnis, Elmer
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Thomson, Robyn and MacKay, Paul
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer McInnis of Lorne Valley West, PEI. In this interview Elmer McInnis talks about his early childhood and his family, meeting his wife Mable, working on the farms, his favorite horses, the Spanish Flu and World War I.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:02:50
Eddie Easter T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Easter, Edward B. "Eddie"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Edward B. "Eddie" Easter of Indian River and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Eddie talks about traveling on the ice, horses, home remedies, potato farming, groceries, eggs, the Titanic, WWI, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, school, thrashing, snowstorms, trains, Billy the Farmer, the Tuplins, and
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  • Date Recorded:2001-08-26
  • Duration:01:03:03
Earl and Annie Richards
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Richards, Annie Sarita (MacKenzie)
  • Contributor:Richards, Earl Thomas
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Annie Sarita (nee MacKenzie) and Earl Thomas Richards of Alberry Plains, P.E.I. In this interview Earl and Annie talk about their ancestors, the Belfast riots, church, shipbuilding, farming, stores, mills, horses, mechanic work and cars, the Titanic, the Halifax Explosion, WWI and WWII, school, and bears.
  • Date Recorded:1995-12-11
  • Duration:01:03:29
Avila Rogers T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Rogers (Mathieson), Avila
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Avila Rogers (nee Mathieson) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Avila talks about movies and plays, growing up in Charlottetown, WWI and WWII, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, life in the 1930s, her family and their involvement in politics, her family history, growing up on Water Street,
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  • Date Recorded:2001-01-17
  • Duration:01:35:00

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Creators and Contributors

  • Thompson, Reg "Dutch" (24)
  • MacKay, Paul (23)
  • Gray, Tristan John (4)
  • Phillips (Jones), Mary Emma (2)
  • Birch, A. Enid (1)
  • Cameron, Kathleen C. (1)
  • Cantelo, Louis (1)
  • Carragher, Joe (1)
  • Carragher, Lina (1)
  • Chad Locke (1)
  • Chandler, Helen (1)
  • Clay, Minnie (1)
  • Clay, Sydney "Syd" (1)
  • Collier (Bowdridge), Elsie Harris (1)
  • Duncan (Sweet), G. Pearl (1)
  • Duncan, Thomas S. "Tommy" (1)
  • Easter, Edward B. "Eddie" (1)
  • Evans, Leslie (1)
  • Fraser (Huggan), Viola Jean (1)
  • Hennessey, Patrick John "Pat" (1)
  • Livingstone, Olive Lois (1)
  • Macdonald, David (1)
  • MacDonald, Donald (1)
  • MacKay, Muriel (1)
  • MacLean (Maynard), Jennie Pearl (1)
  • MacLean, James A. "Jim" (1)
  • McInnis, Elmer (1)
  • Richards, Annie Sarita (MacKenzie) (1)
  • Richards, Earl Thomas (1)
  • Robertson, Robbie (1)
  • Rogers (Mathieson), Avila (1)
  • Stordy, Paul (1)
  • Thomson, Robyn and MacKay, Paul (1)
  • Waugh, Elmer (1)
  • Wonnacott (Halloran), Nora Alexandria (1)

Date Recorded

  • 1982 (1)
  • 1995 (5)
  • 1996 (1)
  • 1998 (2)
  • 1999 (3)
  • 2000 (2)
  • 2001 (3)
  • 2002 (2)
  • 2003 (2)
  • 2010 (2)

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Subject - Time Period

  • (-) 1912 (25)

Subject - Place

  • Charlottetown, PE (7)
  • Summerside, PE (5)
  • Boston, MA (3)
  • Montague, PE (3)
  • Harrington, PE (2)
  • Port Hill, PE (2)
  • Souris, PE (2)
  • Albany, PE (1)
  • Avondale, NS (1)
  • Basin Head, PE (1)
  • Belfast (1)
  • Belfast, PE (1)
  • Birch Hill, PE (1)
  • Blue Shank Road, PE (1)
  • Brackely, PE (1)
  • Brackley, PE (1)
  • Breadalbane, PE (1)
  • Bridgetown, PE (1)
  • Burgeo, NL (1)
  • Cape Cod, MA (1)
  • Coleman, PE (1)
  • Dundas, PE (1)
  • England (1)
  • Foxley River (1)
  • Georgetown, PE (1)
  • Governer's Island, PE (1)
  • Grand River (1)
  • Halifax (1)
  • Halifax, NS (1)
  • Hazelbrook, PE (1)
  • Hope River (1)
  • Indian River, PE (1)
  • Ireland (1)
  • Kelly's Cross (1)
  • Kensington, PE (1)
  • Kinkora (1)
  • Kinross, PE (1)
  • Magdalene Islands, QC (1)
  • Maine (1)
  • Mount Pleasant, PE (1)
  • Mount Tryon, PE (1)
  • New Perth, PE (1)
  • North Tryon, PE (1)
  • O'Leary, PE (1)
  • Orwell, PE (1)
  • Pictou, NS (1)
  • Pictou County, NS (1)
  • Pictou Island, NS (1)
  • Pownal, PE (1)
  • Regina, Saskatchewan (1)
  • Regina, SK (1)
  • Seven Mile Road, PE (1)
  • St. John's (1)
  • Tryon, PE (1)
  • Tyne Valley, PE (1)
  • Uigg, PE (1)
  • Upton, PE (1)
  • Vancouver (1)
  • Wellington, PE (1)
  • Wilmot Valley, PE (1)
  • Winsloe, PE (1)
  • Woodstock, PE (1)
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