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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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William "Pud" Beer T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Beer, William A. "Pud"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with William A. "Pud" Beer of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Pud talks about nicknames, matriculation classes, growing up in Charlottetown, local businesses, doctors, hockey, hockey players, hockey teams, golf and golfers, George DeBlois, rats, restaurants, his restaurants and businesses including the
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  • Date Recorded:2008-02-06
  • Duration:01:03:56
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
Russell Bernard
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Bernard, Russell Daniel Henry
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Russell Daniel Henry Bernard of Hunter, PEI. In this interview Russell talks about growing up in Hunter River, local businesses, WWI and the Spanish Flu, eggs, the starch factory, tractors and cars, blacksmiths, radios, working for the railroad, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2001-01-08
  • Duration:00:31:52
Roy Clow T13 [Tape Thirteen]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Clow, Roy
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview with Roy Clow begins with stories about Roy's service in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He begins by telling about joining the navy and being given the duty of instructing new recruits due to his experience at sea. Roy then tells about his friend, Lester MacKeeman, and his experience as a Prisoner of War
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  • Date Recorded:2006-09-04
  • Duration:01:02:53
Oliver Smith T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Smith, Oliver Sterling
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Oliver Sterling Smith of Mt. Stewart, PEI. In this interview Oliver talks about school, businesses in Mt. Stewart, doctors, court and judges, local characters, the railroad, Christmas, electricity, horses, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:03:13
Norbert Corcoran T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Corcoran, Norbert George
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is the second tape of an interview with Norbert George Corcoran of Piusville, P.E.I. This tape begins with the continuation of a discussion from Tape One about mussel mud. Norbert then goes on to tell about fox ranching, farming, E. T. Botts and general stores, potatoes, chickens, fish, pigs, and machines. Next he tells about
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  • Date Recorded:2003-07-03
  • Duration:01:03:51
Muriel MacKay T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Muriel
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Muriel MacKay of Albany, P.E.I. In this interview Muriel talks about moving out West to Saskatoon, teaching, washing machines, church, her husband George and his political career that includes serving as Lieutenant Governor, quilts, and home remedies.
  • Date Recorded:1996-01-04
  • Duration:00:48:04
MacKinnons T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacKinnon, Bob
  • Contributor:MacKinnon, Queenie
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview with Bob and Queenie MacKinnon begins with the topic of Lettie MacKinnon, Bob's mother, who ran a maternity and boarding home out of her farm house. They talk about her job as a midwife, moving to Earnscliffe, the maternity house, and tell of Will Coady's wife giving birth during a winter storm. The conversation then
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-03
  • Duration:01:03:21
Lorne Francis
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Francis, Lorne
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Lorne Francis of Fortune Bridge, PEI. In this interview Lorne talks about his father's carriage shop and the family business, sleighs, horses, wagons, famous people he knew, cars, school, potatoes, rum running, life in the 1930s, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2003-01-23
  • Duration:01:02:07
John Stephen and Mildred MacDonald T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacDonald (Hughes), Mildred
  • Contributor:MacDonald, John Stephen
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with John Stephen and Mildred (nee Hughes) MacDonald of North Lake, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about the SS Charlottetown, John's service in WWII, Dr. Gus, politics, Billy MacMillan, home remedies, family, horses, potato farming, mining, Christmas, ghosts, and work in the lumber woods.
  • Date Recorded:2009-01-21
  • Duration:01:04:03
Jimmy Doyle T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Doyle, Jimmy
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview with Jimmy Doyle begins with a discussion of Billy Moar, mussel mud, and working on the farm at age 13. Jimmy goes on to talk about various characters, the Callaghan's, his family, and working in the lumber woods. He also talks about western horses, how he met his wife Mary, Mary's side of the family, trading a horse
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  • Date Recorded:2001-05-03
  • Duration:01:03:19
Jimmy Doyle T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Doyle, Jimmy
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Jimmy Doyle of Summerville, P.E.I. Jimmy begins by telling about his family and his first job. He then talks about blacksmiths, working in the lumber woods in New Brunswick, general stores, and school. Jimmy goes on to tell about his farm, gristmills and sawmills, and the first time he had electricity,
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-01
  • Duration:01:03:43
Jessie MacKinnon
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacKinnon (Nicholson), Jessie
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Jessie MacKinnon (nee Nicholson) of Eldon, P.E.I. In this interview Jessie talks about school, doctors and midwives, her family background, home remedies, her grandparents, going to the dentist, traveling, sleighs, WWI, lobsters, boarding houses, going to business college, Charlottetown, stores, Belle River,
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  • Date Recorded:2001-01-10
  • Duration:01:35:07
Irene MacNevin
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacNevin (MazKenzie), C. Irene
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with C. Irene MacNevin (nee MacKenzie) of Bonshaw, P.E.I. In this interview Irene talks about several things including her family, school, farming, cars, traveling, emigration, religion and, doctors.
  • Date Recorded:1996-07-16
  • Duration:01:03:42
Hugh MacLeod
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacLeod, Hugh
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Hugh MacLeod. In this interview Hugh talks about Elmer McInnis, growing up in British Columbia, traveling to England, family, snowstorms, cattle, traveling on the ice, farming, mussel mud, grain, potato farming, meat peddlers, apples, horses, livestock, home remedies, radio, working for Hall and Stavert's,
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  • Date Recorded:2003-07-09
  • Duration:01:35:51
Hamm and Marion MacCannell
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacCannell, Hamm
  • Contributor:MacCannell, Marion
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Marion and Hamm MacCannell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Marion begins by telling about her family history, her uncle's meat and ice business, and other businesses in Charlottetown. She tells about her school days, both as a student and teacher, and talks about taking the train to Hampshire. Hamm tells about selling
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-17
  • Duration:01:03:42
Elmer MacLellan
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacLellan, Elmer George
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer George MacLellan of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview Elmer talks about rum runners and bootleggers in
    Pictou County, prohibition officers, his father's work as a liquor inspector, moonshine and distillers, beer, and local characters.
  • Date Recorded:1993-03
  • Duration:01:03:55
Dr. Helen Herring
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Herring, Dr. Helen
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Dr. Helen Herring of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about her father and other men who worked on the ice boats at Cape Traverse, her husband's work on the railway, the Halifax Explosion and the end of WWI, fishing, Christmas, and hockey games. She also talks about entertainment, trains,
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  • Date Recorded:1996-04-11
  • Duration:01:35:29
Borden Mooney
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Mooney, Borden Philip
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Borden Mooney of Peakes Station, P.E.I. Borden begins by telling about the railroad, the history of the Peakes area, and Leard's Mill. He then talks about building a boat as a kid, Mooney's shingle mill, school, dances, and the railroad station. Borden then talks about Lem Hughes the blacksmith, cars, singing in
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  • Date Recorded:1995-04-13
  • Duration:01:36:04
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
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  • Date Recorded:1994-03-30
  • Duration:01:03:59
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

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Creators and Contributors

  • MacKay, Paul (21)
  • Thompson, Reg "Dutch" (21)
  • Doyle, Jimmy (2)
  • Beer, William A. "Pud" (1)
  • Bernard, Russell Daniel Henry (1)
  • Birt, Alden James (1)
  • Clow, Roy (1)
  • Corcoran, Norbert George (1)
  • Duncan (Sweet), G. Pearl (1)
  • Duncan, Thomas S. "Tommy" (1)
  • Francis, Lorne (1)
  • Herring, Dr. Helen (1)
  • MacCannell, Hamm (1)
  • MacCannell, Marion (1)
  • MacCormack, Ivan "Alkie" (1)
  • MacDonald (Hughes), Mildred (1)
  • MacDonald, John Stephen (1)
  • MacKay, Muriel (1)
  • MacKinnon (Nicholson), Jessie (1)
  • MacKinnon, Bob (1)
  • MacKinnon, Queenie (1)
  • MacLellan, Elmer George (1)
  • MacLeod, Hugh (1)
  • MacNevin (MazKenzie), C. Irene (1)
  • Mooney, Borden Philip (1)
  • Smith, Oliver Sterling (1)

Date Recorded

  • 1993 (1)
  • 1994 (1)
  • 1995 (4)
  • 1996 (4)
  • 2000 (1)
  • 2001 (3)
  • 2003 (3)
  • 2006 (1)
  • 2008 (1)
  • 2009 (1)

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  • Interview (21)

Subject (name)

Subject - Time Period

  • (-) 1948 (21)

Subject - Place

  • Charlottetown, PE (10)
  • Vernon River, PE (3)
  • Halifax, NS (2)
  • Montague, PE (2)
  • Mt. Stewart, PE (2)
  • Murray Harbour, PE (2)
  • Summerside, PE (2)
  • Summerville, PE (2)
  • Albany, PE (1)
  • Alberton, PE (1)
  • Belle River, PE (1)
  • Bloomsfield, PE (1)
  • Bonshaw, PE (1)
  • Borden, PE (1)
  • British Columbia (1)
  • Cape Traverse, PE (1)
  • Cassino, Italy (1)
  • Coleman, PE (1)
  • Earnscliffe, PE (1)
  • Earnscliffe. PE (1)
  • Eldon, PE (1)
  • Fortune Bridge, PE (1)
  • Georgetown, PE (1)
  • Hampshire, PE (1)
  • Hazelbrook, PE (1)
  • Hunter River, PE (1)
  • Marseilles, France (1)
  • Meadowbank, PE (1)
  • Montreal, QC (1)
  • Newfoundland (1)
  • New Glasgow, NS (1)
  • New Perth, PE (1)
  • North Lake, PE (1)
  • North Tryon, PE (1)
  • North Wiltshire, PE (1)
  • O'Leary, PE (1)
  • Peakes, PE (1)
  • Peakes Station, PE (1)
  • Pictou County, NS (1)
  • Pisquid Pond, PE (1)
  • Piusville, PE (1)
  • Saskatoon, SK (1)
  • South Melville, PE (1)
  • Southport, PE (1)
  • St. Martin's, NB (1)
  • Tryon, PE (1)
  • Woodstock, PE (1)
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