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Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:In this interview Robbie Robertson talks about his family, his father being a fisherman and his mother dying when he was young, one brother joining the Navy along with other locals, burials then and now, and different kinds of coffins. He goes on to talk about his school days, the prices of fish, his first time lobster fishing and

Type:Interview
Contributor:Dixon, Mac
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Mac Dixon. In this interview Mac talks about shipping, thrashing, horses, moonshine and rum, politics, hockey, house parties, fiddlers, Steven Sherren the pilot, traveling, Bill Creamer, ghosts, Sundays, lobster, Jimmy Quinn, Martha Walker, WWII, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:58:31

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacDonald, Leo "Sailor"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Leo "Sailor" MacDonald was the police chief of Springhill, Nova Scotia from 1952-1984, the longest serving chief in Canada. In this interview he discusses his home town of Springhill and some of the most notable expriences of his life. Mr. MacDonald talks mostly about his baseball career as a young man, when he was seen as one of the

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bruce, Clive
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Clive Bruce. In this interview Clive talks about bartering, cars, the railway, cancer, tough times, mussel mud, his father, ice, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-04-08
Duration:00:31:36

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Roy speaks of some of his firsts: buying his first boat, making his first moonshine and his first near death experience. He also talks of his neighbor Ben Miller and how he once stole a keg of rum from his brother Stanley. Roy also talks about work fishing when he was only 12, and about the time he and his good friend George once

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Roy speaks about the entrepreneur Albert Griffin and his many adventures. Most notably his time spent as a rum runner and bootlegger. Mr. Griffin travels to St. Pierre Miquelon several times for "hand brand" alcohol and other forms of drink. On one occasion his boat is impounded by the French authorities, and he rescues it from their

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Robbie Robertson talks about the milkman, fishing, fish prices, leaving for the States due to money, local stores, his brothers going on the Harvest Excursion, farming potatoes, doctors and remedies, and more stories about his family.
Date Recorded:1998-10-02
Duration:01:03:52

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a tape titled Orphanage. It includes stories and discussion about the orphanage in Mt. Herbert. Some topics covered include students, teachers, religion, horses, and former employees of the orphanage.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:02

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pratt, Keith
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Keith Pratt talks about how his grandfather came to live in West Prince and his grandfather opening the Pratt general store and the hardships that were incurred by everyone during The Great Depression. Other topics touched on in this recording include witches, Irish moss, being kicked out of church, and how Keith became a Conservative

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pratt, Keith
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Keith Pratt talks about his cameras and early childhood interacting with the railway. He speaks many times about shipping potatoes, turnips pigs and sheep, mentioning the special days that were had for shipping of the livestock and molasses.
Date Recorded:2003-07-11
Duration:01:03:52

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacEachern, John
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:John MacEachern talks about Prince Edward Island farms and how they have evolved during his lifetime. He talks about using the barter system and horsepower. Mr. MacEachern goes on to speak about the trains during the winter, fiddlers, foxes and ends off speaking about the local trickster Lester Hayden.
Date Recorded:1995-02-17
Duration:01:03:46

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacDonald, James "Fiddler"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:James "Fiddler" MacDonald has been called the best pitcher ever to be from Prince Edward Island; in this interview Mr. MacDonald speaks indepth on all matters baseball from the 1920s onward. Fiddler talks about uniforms, leagues, teams, crowds, pay, double headers, pitches, barnburning, drinking and the New York Colored Giants.

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Reddin, Bill
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Mr. Bill Reddin talks about his expirences on PEI. He speaks about his family's history in shipbuilding in Pownal, rum running, and his mothers bartering skills. He also goes on to talk about cattle and oil drilling on Governors Island. Other topics he covers are drownings, ferries, candy, beans, sinking boats, burials, death, travel

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Hughes, Arthur
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Arthur Hughes talking about eggs saving farms because they are good for bartering, the family farm, cattle and cows, differences in growing potatoes, picking and spraying them, the first fertilizers, growing wheat, horses, apple orchards, the Milligan and Morrison race track, fish peddlers, lobster prices and

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Hamm, Addie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Addie Hamm of Bunbury, PEI talks about growing up in the 1920s and 1930s. She and Dutch chat about her first memories when she and her younger brother had a funeral for a dead chicken, sending care packages to the wrong soldier, and "Indians" in Bunberry. Mrs. Hamm also touches on other topics such as her family name, trains, the