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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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Estelle and Lenie Bolger T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Bolger, Cornelius Patrick "Lenie"
  • Contributor:Bolger, Estelle
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Estelle and Cornelius Patrick "Lenie" Bolger of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about Lenie's fiddle playing and other fiddlers, their families, how they met and courted, Estelle's work as a lady barber, the Halifax Explosion, and home remedies.
  • Date Recorded:2004-04-20
  • Duration:01:03:54
Elsie Collier T2 [Tape Two]
  • 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 chores, quiet Sundays, mummers, Christmas, traveling, life in Newfoundland, her parents, WWII, moving to Halifax for work, moving to PEI, her wedding, fishing and hunting, food
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  • Date Recorded:2002-01-29
  • Duration:01:02:40
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 Furguson T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Furguson, Elmer
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer Furguson. In this interview Elmer talks about horses, racing on the ice, livery stables, ice, cars, farming, traveling, home remedies, Market Square, horse races, Falconwood, airplanes, bootleggers, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:02:38
Elmer and Amy MacDonald T1 [Tape 1]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:MacDonald (Malone), Amy
  • Contributor:MacDonald, Elmer Joseph
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:

    This is an interview with Elmer and Amy MacDonald. In this interview Elmer and Amy talk about family in Boston, the 1930s, doctors, money, food prices, school, WWII, fishing, lobster canneries, tuna, Matthew and MacLean's, tailors, stores, egg circles, her father, Souris, Charlottetown, and various other topics.

  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:03:05
Clive Bruce T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Bruce, Clive
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Clive Bruce. In this interview Clive talks about storms, shipwrecks, cod liver oil, Basin Head, fishing, lobster prices, lobster canneries, ships, North Lake, farming, home remedies, the 1929 earthquake, radios, Christmas, stores, cheese, the Halifax Explosion, horses, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2002-04-08
  • Duration:01:03:30
Charlie Bell T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Bell, Charles Marvin "Charlie"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is the second of four tapes of interviews with Charles Marvin "Charlie" Bell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Charlie talks about attending Prince of Wales College, the phantom ship, WWI and his uncle Fred Bell, The Great Depression, Holman's, radios, Jim Crockett, forerunners, his teaching career, and his work as a
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  • Date Recorded:1995-12-07
  • Duration:01:03:26
Celia McCloskey T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:McCloskey (MacEachern), Mary Cecilia "Celia"
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Mary Cecilia "Celia" McCloskey (nee MacEachern) of Bear River and Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Celia talks about her life in New York, poetry, funerals, church, Christmas, family, her mother, her father and his service in WWI, dogs, sheep, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2002-02-18
  • Duration:01:03:40
Captain Thomas Trenholm T9 [Tape Nine]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
  • Contributor:Trenholm, Mary
  • Abstract:This is the ninth tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Included in this interview is Tom's wife, Mary Trenholm (nee MacGillivray). The interview begins with Mary telling about her family and growing up in Louisbourg. She then talks about how she and Tom first met, their first trip together
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  • Date Recorded:2002-01-13
  • Duration:01:03:37
Captain Thomas Trenholm T5 [Tape Five]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
  • Abstract:This is the fifth tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Captain Tom begins by finishing a story about riding motorcycles aboard the Marine. He then talks about trips the Marine made, his siblings, life on the Marine, and the time his father bought her for $7,800. Tom then tells about Emelia
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  • Date Recorded:1998-05-21
  • Duration:01:03:55
Captain Thomas Trenholm T4 [Tape Four]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
  • Abstract:This is the fourth tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Captain Tom begins by telling a story about finding kegs of rum. He then talks about the end of the schooners, tells a story about two men trying to catch the same swordfish, explains some sailing expressions, and talks about home
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  • Date Recorded:1996-01-16
  • Duration:01:03:53
Captain Ben Pike T3 [Tape Three]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Pike, Captain Ben
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Captain Ben Pike of Burin, Newfoundland. In this interview Captain Pike continue to tell about taking the Abegweit to Chicago. He also talks about a Captain's Dinner on the Abegweit, being stuck in the ice, the Joyce M. Smith, his service on the Abegweit, and the tidal wave of 1929.
  • Date Recorded:1998-04-17
  • Duration:00:30:11
Captain Ben Pike T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Pike, Captain Ben
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Captain Ben Pike of Burin, Newfoundland. In this interview Captain Pike talks about growing up in Newfoundland, his family, living in foster homes, sailing and fishing, the history of the Pikes in Newfoundland, the tidal wave of 1929, cars, Christmas, church, and home remedies.
  • Date Recorded:1998-04-17
  • Duration:01:03:24
Alvin MacSwain T2 [Tape Two]
  • 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. It begins approximately 20 minutes into Side A of the second tape. The first portion of the tape is an interview with James Montgomery. Alvin talks about his service in WWII, crossing the Atlantic on the RMS Mauretania, his parents, going on leave during the war, Sundays,
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  • Date Recorded:1999-01-14
  • Duration:00:43:51
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

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Creators and Contributors

  • MacKay, Paul (46)
  • Thompson, Reg "Dutch" (46)
  • Gray, Tristan John (4)
  • Linkletter, Harold (3)
  • Trenholm, Captain Thomas (3)
  • Bolger, Estelle (2)
  • Bruce, Clive (2)
  • Collier (Bowdridge), Elsie Harris (2)
  • Pike, Captain Ben (2)
  • Bell, Charles Marvin "Charlie" (1)
  • Bolger, Cornelius Patrick "Lenie" (1)
  • Brooks, David "Ray" (1)
  • Buell, Kay (1)
  • Buell, Milton (1)
  • Carver, Gordon (1)
  • Chandler, Helen (1)
  • Clow, Roy (1)
  • Corcoran, Norbert George (1)
  • Cudmore, Helen (1)
  • Dewar, Katherine (1)
  • Down, Orland Ross (1)
  • Furguson, Elmer (1)
  • Hermann, Ernest "Roy" (1)
  • Hessian, Louise (1)
  • MacCallum, Grace Eliza (1)
  • MacDonald (Malone), Amy (1)
  • MacDonald, Elmer Joseph (1)
  • MacGregor, Alex (1)
  • MacKie, Eric Irvine "Tiger" (1)
  • MacKinnon (Nicholson), Jessie (1)
  • MacKinnon, Bob (1)
  • MacKinnon, Queenie (1)
  • MacLeod, John "Lester" (1)
  • MacLure, Walter L. (1)
  • MacSwain, Alvin (1)
  • McCloskey (MacEachern), Mary Cecilia "Celia" (1)
  • Millar, Layton (1)
  • Millar, Olive (1)
  • Newport (Whitlock), Ruby Muriel (1)
  • Newport, Anthony Charles (1)
  • Place, John Thomas "Mickey" (1)
  • Ravenhill, Louise (1)
  • Redmond, Mary (1)
  • Robertson, Robbie (1)
  • Schurman, Herbert B. (1)
  • Sheehan, Agnes (1)
  • Trenholm, Mary (1)
  • Whelan, Frank (1)
  • Wood, Katherine "Kay" Haslam (1)

Date Recorded

  • 1993 (1)
  • 1994 (1)
  • 1995 (5)
  • 1996 (5)
  • 1997 (4)
  • 1998 (7)
  • 1999 (1)
  • 2001 (2)
  • 2002 (5)
  • 2003 (4)
  • 2004 (2)
  • 2006 (2)
  • 2007 (1)
  • 2008 (1)
  • 2009 (2)
  • 2010 (1)

Genre

  • Interview (46)

Subject (name)

Subject - Time Period

  • (-) 1929 (46)

Subject - Place

  • Charlottetown, PE (12)
  • Summerside, PE (10)
  • Halifax, NS (8)
  • Souris, PE (5)
  • Murray Harbour, PE (4)
  • Barbados (3)
  • Georgetown, PE (3)
  • Linkletter, PE (3)
  • Louisbourg, NS (3)
  • New York, NY (3)
  • Tyne Valley, PE (3)
  • Burgeo, NL (2)
  • Hazelbrook, PE (2)
  • Hunter River, PE (2)
  • Lunenburg, NS (2)
  • Pownal, PE (2)
  • Stanhope, PE (2)
  • Sydney, NS (2)
  • Vernon River, PE (2)
  • Victoria, PE (2)
  • Alberry Plains, PE (1)
  • Alberton, PE (1)
  • Aldershot, England (1)
  • Baleine, NS (1)
  • Basin Head, PE (1)
  • Bay of Fundy, NS (1)
  • Beach Point, PE (1)
  • Bear River, PE (1)
  • Belle River, PE (1)
  • Bideford River, PE (1)
  • Big Island, NS (1)
  • Birmingham, England (1)
  • Bloomsfield, PE (1)
  • Borden-Carleton, PE (1)
  • Brackley, PE (1)
  • Brackley Point, PE (1)
  • Brackley Point Road, PE (1)
  • Bunbury, PE (1)
  • Burin, NL (1)
  • Cape Breton, NS (1)
  • Cape Tormentine, PE (1)
  • Chicago, IL (1)
  • Cornerbrook, NL (1)
  • Crapaud, PE (1)
  • Cudmore's Corner, PE (1)
  • Denver, CO (1)
  • Earnscliffe, PE (1)
  • Edinburgh, Scotland (1)
  • Eldon, PE (1)
  • Ellerslie, PE (1)
  • Elliotvale, PE (1)
  • Elmira, PE (1)
  • Gaspe, QC (1)
  • Glace Bay, NS (1)
  • Governor's Island, PE (1)
  • Hazelbrook, PE; (1)
  • Ireland (1)
  • Malagash, NS (1)
  • Montague, PE (1)
  • Mount Royal, PE (1)
  • Mt. Albion, PE (1)
  • Murray River, PE (1)
  • New Glasgow, NS (1)
  • New Zealand, PE (1)
  • North Lake, PE (1)
  • North River, PE (1)
  • North Tryon, PE (1)
  • Parrsboro, NS (1)
  • Parrsboro,NS (1)
  • Peakes, PE (1)
  • Peters Road, PE (1)
  • Pictou County, NS (1)
  • Piusville, PE (1)
  • Port Daniel, QC (1)
  • Port Elgin, NS (1)
  • Pugwash, NS (1)
  • Saba, Netherlands Antilles (1)
  • Southport, PE (1)
  • St. Peter's Island, PE (1)
  • Stanley Bridge, PE (1)
  • Stephenville, NL (1)
  • Tryon, PE (1)
  • Wallace, NS (1)
  • Waterville, ME (1)
  • West Covehead, PE (1)
  • Yorkshire, England (1)
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