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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Beer, William A. "Pud"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with William A. "Pud" Beer of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Pud talks about restaurants and businesses in Charlottetown, fires, his name, Chinese restaurants, dances, hockey, running Peter Pan and other businesses, gas stations, his uncle Pope Beers, french fries and fried chicken, More
- Date Recorded:2008-02-06
- Duration:01:03:29
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:2008-02-06
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an recording of various interviewees about their memories of West Kent School in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Topics covered include teachers, rival schools, subjects, walking, sports, and various other topics related to West Kent School.
- Date Recorded:1999-10-31
- Duration:00:47:31
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacLure, Walter L.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Walter L. MacLure of West Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Walter talks about smoking meat, ice, traveling, gristmills, Christmas, lobster, hockey, cars, the Hindenburg, carpentry, lumber, electricity, livery stables, Charlottetown, and snow. There is also mention of church, Falconwood, More
- Date Recorded:2003-12-11
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacLure, Walter L.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Walter L. MacLure of West Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Walter talks about his family, his work as a carpenter and blacksmith, horses, farming, potato diggers, Gregor's Hotel, church, thrashing and meat.
- Date Recorded:2003-12-11
- Duration:01:03:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is the fourth and final tape with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about how he met his wife Georgie Andrew (nee Matheson). He then talks about the Spanish Flu and the Halifax Explosion, and tells all about the search for what was apparently treasure buried by Captain Kidd. More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-29
- Duration:01:35:22
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is the third tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by finishing a discussion from Tape Two about his father's Cadillac. He then talks about why it was called The Submarine and mentions another car called The Grasshopper. He then talks about the old roads and trips to New More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-29
- Duration:01:35:22
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is the second tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about their farm and property, the Falconwood Insane Asylum and the Poorhouse, and a story about a helper on his farm. He then goes on to tell about their ice cutting business. He mentions Billy Drake, ice More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-22
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is the first tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about the Belmont Black Fox Company and its operation. He goes into great detail about fox feed, pelts, prices, breeding, and ranching. He mentions MacClure and MacKinnon's fox ranch, his brother Fred's ranch, More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-21
- Duration:01:03:55
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacEachern (MacCannell), Violet
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Violet MacEachern (nee MacCannell) of Long Creek and Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Violet talks about her family, WWI, growing up in Charlottetown, the SS Harland, William Drake and his meat shop, coal, milk, ships in the harbour, White's Restaurant, Prince of Wales College, Prince Street School, More
- Date Recorded:1996-04-16
- Duration:01:03:34
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Elordieta, Vincente Doroteo "Vincent"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the last of four tapes with Vincent Doroteo Elordieta of Georgetown, P.E.I. In this interview Vincent talks about his family's involvement in the Spanish Civil War, his training in marine engineering, traveling to Asia during the 1930s, the Basque people and their culture, a story about his mother and sister helping people at More
- Date Recorded:1996-07-25
- Duration:01:03:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Handrahan, Vern
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Vern Handrahan of Charlottetown, one of only two Islanders to play Major League Baseball. Vern begins the interview by telling about playing baseball growing up. He then talks about his journey through the minor leagues, playing in both Canada and the United States, and how he finally made it to the big leagues More
- Date Recorded:1994-08-10
- Duration:00:57:11
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacKay, Vance
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Vance MacKay of Campbellton, P.E.I. Vance begins by telling about his family history on both his father's side, MacKay, and his mother's side, Walsh. He then tells about doctors and midwives, home remedies, working at Pratt's store with Keith Pratt, egg grading, trains, and his first job picking potatoes. He More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-31
- Duration:01:03:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dunphy, Marion
- Contributor:Dunphy, Tom
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Tom and Marion Dunphy. In this interview the Dunphy's talk about their haunted house where William Large once lived.
- Date Recorded:1995-08-05
- Duration:00:31:55
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hunter, Eileen
- Contributor:Hunter, Tom
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Tom and Eileen Hunter of West Royalty, P.E.I. In this interview Tom and Eileen talk about the changes in West Royalty, local businesses, Prince of Wales College, how they met, their wedding and honeymoon, Tom's service with the RAF during WWII, Tom's life in Scotland and his service in the war, plane crashes, More
- Date Recorded:2007-02-21
- Duration:01:03:33
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacKie, Eric Irvine "Tiger"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:In this interview with Tiger MacKie, he begins by telling about his grandson playing hockey in England. He then goes on to talk about working on the farm and at the brickworks, and rum running in Southport. Tiger then talks about ships and his grandfather Henry MacKie's shipbuilding, more about farming, and the first hockey forum. More
- Date Recorded:1994-05-24
- Duration:01:03:16
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacKie, Eric Irvine "Tiger"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Tiger MacKie of Stanley Bridge, P.E.I. and Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Tiger begins by telling about his early hockey days and first team. He then goes on to talk about playing with hockey stars like Eddie Shore, Tic Williams, and Gordie Drillon. Tiger talks about playing hockey in the 1930s and 1940s, and More
- Date Recorded:1994-05-24
- Duration:01:03:49
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Newport (Whitlock), Ruby Muriel
- Contributor:Newport, Anthony Charles
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Anthony Charles and Ruby Muriel (nee Whitlock) Newport of Mount Edward Road in Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Anthony and Ruby talk about their wedding, their home in Hazelgrove, house parties and dances, horses, strong men, deep snow, family, school, jobs, Dr. Muchison, Hunter River, home remedies, More
- Date Recorded:1998-01-30
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Newport (Whitlock), Ruby Muriel
- Contributor:Newport, Anthony Charles
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Anthony Charles and Ruby Muriel (nee Whitlock) Newport of Mount Edward Road in Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Anthony and Ruby talk about Hunter River, starch factories, potato farming, school, family, radio, Anthony's family history and their immigration to Canada from Wales, Anthony's service in More
- Date Recorded:1998-01-30
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Adams, Maisie
- Contributor:Chandler, Helen
- Contributor:Heffell, Harry Holbourn
- Contributor:Heffell, Marjorie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Pidgeon, Bill
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This tape consists of interviews covering the topics of tansy tea and home remedies. On this tape are interviews with Maisie Adams, Bill Pidgeon, Helen Chandler, and Marjorie and Harry Heffell. On Side B of the tape there is also some discussion about Helen Chandler's ancestors, which may be a lead in to the next tape in the series, " More
- Date Recorded:1997-06-25
- Duration:01:03:23
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Murphy (Despres), Sylvina
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Sylvina Murphy (nee Despres) of Montague, PE and Adamsville, NB. In this interview Sylvina talks about Christmas, her family, working for Dr. Lyons in Moncton, growing up in Adamsville, school and teaching, food, midwives, Eaton's, life during the 1930s, music and entertainment, hooking and weaving, homemade More
- Date Recorded:2009-01-13
- Duration:01:04:04
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:2002-10-01
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clay, Minnie
- Contributor:Clay, Sydney "Syd"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second of three tapes with Sydney "Syd" Clay. In this interview Syd and his wife Minnie talk about Syd's arrival in Charlottetown with the RAF, how they met, their wedding, entertainment for the RAF men in Charlottetown, Syd's life in England, Sid's return to Canada after WWII, and war grooms and airmen Syd served with.
- Date Recorded:1996-04-25
- Duration:01:03:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clay, Sydney "Syd"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the first of three tapes with Sydney "Syd" Clay. In this interview Syd talks about Air Navigation school, aircraft and trainees in Charlottetown during WWII, the RCAF and the RAF, plane crashes, pilot training, Carl Burke and Maritime Central Airways, Sally Large, military aircraft, and Woofer Blake.
- Date Recorded:1994-08-10
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Andrews (Jones), Susan
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Susan Andrews (nee Jones) of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Susan talks about her parents, the railway, Hazelbrook Station, taxis, Charlottetown, music lessons, home remedies, dairies, school, teaching, multiple sclerosis, orphans, Boston, blacksmiths, stores, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-08-08
- Duration:01:03:17
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDonald, John "Sterling"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John "Sterling" MacDonald of Bridgetown, P.E.I. Sterling begins by talking about his beginnings as a blacksmith, and tells about his father's work as a blacksmith down in Nevada. He then tells about life in Charlottetown in the 1930s, horses, shoeing, and coal. He alks about sleighs and wagons, the decline in More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-30
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:McDougall (McQuaid), Stella
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Stella McQuaid McDougall of Bedford, P.E.I. In this interview Stella talks about her birth, her parents and relative who lived in the United States, school, her first job, working at Fenton Court's store, Scarlet Fever, home remedies, lobster, cars, and station agents.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stavert, John "Stanley"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- 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.
- Date Recorded:2001-01-26
- Duration:01:03:49
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stavert, John "Stanley"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-26
- Duration:01:35:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:St. Teresa Heritage Fair
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of the St. Teresa Heritage Fair in St. Teresa, P.E.I. It includes various interviews with interviewees such as Father Francis Corcoran, Cecil Trainor, Mary Reggie MacDonald, and Johnny Bradley. Some topics covered include poetry, St. Teresa, songwriting, storytelling, parties and dances, school and teaching, and More
- Date Recorded:2000-10-28
- Duration:01:34:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:St. Teresa Heritage Fair
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of the St. Teresa Heritage Fair in St. Teresa, P.E.I. It includes various interviews with interviewees such as John Roach, Johnny Gill, Leo Gill, Karen Smith, and Deanna Curran. Topics covered include trapping, animal pelts, baseball, food, blacksmiths, horseshoeing, the railway, and fiddlers.
- Date Recorded:2000-10-28
- Duration:00:47:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Coffin, Sheldon
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Sheldon Coffin begins with Sheldon telling about his job as a brakeman for the Canadian National Railway Company. Sheldon then goes on to tell about sleeping in the cars, the change from steam to diesel, and becoming a conductor in 1958. Sheldon then describes the railway runs and stations all over P.E.I. He then More
- Date Recorded:1998-04-24
- Duration:00:47:17
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dixon, Florence
- Contributor:Dixon, Sheldon DeBlois
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Sheldon DeBlois and Florence (nee Leard) Dixon of North Tryon, P.E.I. In this interview Sheldon and Florence talk about his store, Chisholm's store, farming, horses, blacksmiths and carriage makers, pigs, eggs, chores, the Spanish Flu, electricity, fox ranching, school, Prince of Wales College, radio, a plane More
- Date Recorded:1996-04-05
- Duration:01:35:08
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Acorn (Farquharson), Sadie Irene
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Sadie Irene Acorn (nee Farquharson) of Montague and Cardigan, P.E.I. In this interview Sadie talks about school, the family farm, home remedies, horses and sleighs, Christmas, boarding in Charlottetown while attending Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown, teaching, traveling, Sundays, Christmas, card games More
- Date Recorded:2000-11-28
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:VanIderstine (MacLeod-Furness), Ruth
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ruth VanIderstine (formerly MacLeod, nee Furness) of Orwell, P.E.I. In this interview Ruth talks about Vernon Bridge, milk, turnips, traveling, trains, ice races, skating, Sundays, card games, Christmas, fiddlers, the MacPhails, cars, entertainment, home remedies, pack peddlers, school, and various other More
- Date Recorded:1998-01-15
- Duration:01:03:24
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:VanIderstine (MacLeod-Furness), Ruth
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ruth VanIderstine (formerly MacLeod, nee Furness) of Orwell, P.E.I. In this interview Ruth talks about MacCormack's store, Donald MacLeod, black clothes, the MacPhail Homestead, forerunners, UFOs, the phantom ship, ghosts, her psychic abilities, and traveling to Boston.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-03
- Duration:01:02:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stewart (Garnhum), Ruth Louise
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ruth Louise Stewart (nee Garnhum) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Ruth talks about her family, the last execution on P.E.I., the Whitlocks, growing up in Charlottetown, businesses and places around Charlottetown, going to Boston for surgery, school, her pet parrot, her husband, home remedies, More
- Date Recorded:1998-03-02
- Duration:01:03:09
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Herlihy (Campbell), Ruth
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ruth Herlihy (nee Campbell) of , PEI. In this interview Ruth talks about her family, home remedies, midwives and childbirth, life on the family farm, the railway, school and teaching, peddlers, The Brae, house parties and entertainment, radio, silver foxes, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2007-01-21
- Duration:01:24:10
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bell, Ruth Clements
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ruth (nee Clements) Bell of Montague, P.E.I. In this interview Ruth talks about Western horses, her family, electricity, Maritime Electric, school, doctors, home remedies, snow, Montague, traveling in the winter, Charlottetown, WWII, business college, her husband Jack and his family, farming, planes, trains, More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:04:13
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Chappell (Gamester), Ruby Mae
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ruby Mae Chappell (nee Gamester) of North Granville, P.E.I. In this interview Ruby talks about her family, her grandparents death in an accident, trains, Breadalbane, traveling, cars, the Spanish Flu, home remedies, doctors, Christmas, life on the family farm, horses, church, peddlers and delivery men, house More
- Date Recorded:2003-03-22
- Duration:01:03:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:White, Royal
- Abstract:This is an interview with Royal White of Murray Harbour and Murray River, PEI. In this interview Royal talks about Newfoundlanders, seabirds, schooners, Murray Harbour, Murray River, the Nellie J. Banks, sailors in his family, cars, stores, the hotel his mother ran, ice and ice travel, horses, whaling, swordfish, WWII, superstitions, More
- Date Recorded:2007-03-28
- Duration:01:04:01
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:White, Royal
- Abstract:This is an interview with Royal White of Murray Harbour and Murray River, PEI. In this interview Royal talks about shipping, various goods and fish he hauled with his vessels, the different vessels he owned, doctors, storms, fishing, lobsters, Salmon, cod, Newfoundlanders, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2007-03-28
- Duration:01:04:08
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview begins with Roy telling of his mother's chickens (and "clucking hens") and how she was able to pick out which eggs would be roosters using a candle. They then go one to talk about selling chickens and different breeds. Roy tells a story of a poorly cooked chicken in Halifax, and then continues to discuss his mother's More
- Date Recorded:2006-02-01
- Duration:01:03:14
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Roy Clow begins with a story of a horse that chewed tobacco. Roy then goes on to tell about a stolen keg of rum, and the first time he saw a skunk. The interview then moves on to the topic of capelin fishing. From there, Roy tells about trading rum for lumber at Compton's store, putting turnips in smoke stacks, and More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-15
- Duration:01:35:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:*** Mainstreet Air Date - December 2008?
Roy Clow begins by telling about oyster fishing in Vernon River. He goes on to tell about digging out a train engine that was stuck in the snow for a week. Roy then talks about Herring Island and the people who were living there. He talks about Clow's wharf and the schooners that carried More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-29
- Duration:01:03:33
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:Lloyd, Simon
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This tape begins with a conversation about the Garden of Eden sawmill, continued on from tape three. Roy then goes on to talk about Dan MacRae's gristmill, then raising and killing pigs, and then on to foxes and horses. Discussion of MacRae's mill continues, with some mention of Finlayson's mill. Side A ends with a short story about More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-24
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Roy Clow begins by discussing the preparation of chickens by his neighbour Tompkins. He then goes on to talk about thrashing grain and black "smut" from the grain. Clow talks about his father's surgery in Boston for colorectal cancer, and how he took over the work at age nine while his father was ill. He then talks about mixing kelp More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-24
- Duration:01:03:26
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This tape begins with a story of Roy stealing his brother's car, continued on from tape sixteen. Roy briefly talks about his family before beginning a story about fires in Montague, which quickly changes to a story about cars. Roy then tells about how his brother Stanley died of typhoid fever, and then goes on to continue his story More
- Date Recorded:2007-08-25
- Duration:01:04:01
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This conversation with Roy Clow with a discussion about Willie Dunn, continued on from tape fifteen. Roy then tells about Jake Gillam, a ship pilot from Souris. Roy begins to tell another story about piloting ships, but the topic changes to Island accents before being interrupted again. Roy then tells about Freeman Reynold's ferry More
- Date Recorded:2007-06-19
- Duration:01:02:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Roy Clow continues on from tape fourteen. Roy begins by finishing a story about Finlayson's dam, and catching and cooking eels. Roy then talks about Jack Leeco's aluminum air-cooled touring car. The conversation then changes to black mitts on a fishing boat, and then on to other fishing superstitions. Roy then More
- Date Recorded:2007-06-19
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Roy starts with a conversation continued on from tape thirteen. Roy tells about piloting ships into harbours. He then briefly talks about a murder in Georgetown before telling a story about a fire at Boon Thompson's. Roy then goes on to talk about shearing sheep, carding mills, and fires in Montague. An interview More
- Date Recorded:2006-09-04
- Duration:01:36:17
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Roy Clow begins with the remainder of a conversation about Ben Clow and his homemade blueberry wine. Roy then goes on to tell about Ben's fox ranch, property, and family. The conversation then turns to schooners and rum runners, and then on the Boughton Island. Roy then tells about the bounty set on crow and how More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:55:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This taped interview with Roy Clow begins with a discussion about home remedies. Roy then tells of his birth, the local midwife Lizzy White, and doctors in the Murray Harbour area. Roy then goes on to talk about moonshine being used in place of gasoline, rum runners being hungry enough to eat gulls, and a time when Roy and George More
- Date Recorded:1998-04-09
- Duration:01:03:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Down, Orland Ross
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Orland "Ross" Down of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Ross talks about his family, growing up in Charlottetown, the family cottage in Stanhope, his nickname, life as a kid in Charlottetown, school, listening to the radio, businesses in Charlottetown, and always having something to do as a kid.
- Date Recorded:2007-02-07
- Duration:00:32:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:McCarron-Gallant, Rosella
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Rosella McCarron-Gallant. In this interview Rosella talks about Minnie McGee and her family, her father and his work at Falconwood, chores on the farm, a ghost story about a lady in white, her ancestors coming to the Island from Ireland, fishing, and her wedding.
- Date Recorded:1995-06-30
- Duration:00:31:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mulligan (Curley), Roma
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Roma Mulligan (nee Curley) of Kinkora and Freetown, P.E.I. In this interview Roma talks about murders in Shamrock, the Thistle and Shamrock and church socials, potato farming, house parties and music, Kinkora, her brothers, moonshine, politics, her mother, cooking, doctors, her family the in U.S., dances, More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:02:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mulligan (Curley), Roma
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Roma Mulligan (nee Curley) of Kinkora and Freetown, P.E.I. In this interview Roma talks about her grandparents, neighbours, helping on the farm, horses and livestock, butter and cheese, self sufficiency, trading, homemade clothes, Freetown, electricity, mussel mud, and foxes.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mulligan (Curley), Roma
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Roma Mulligan (nee Curley) of Kinkora and Freetown, P.E.I. In this interview Roma talks about her grandparents, ghost stories, moving to Detroit with her family as a child, school, potato picking, her wedding, coming back to the Island from Detroit, and her daughter's death.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:02:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Farquarson, Robert Montague
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Robert Montague Farquarson of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Robert talks about his ancestors, Mt. Stewart, his father, the railway, animals in town, ponds, Charlottetown, WWI, school, WWII, teaching, Prince of Wales College, working for Canada Packers, his garage and car rental business, The Butts and More
- Date Recorded:2007-01-11
- Duration:01:36:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Corbett, Robert M.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Robert M. Corbett of South Granville and Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Robert talks about school, growing up in South Granville, his family, chores, the family farm, cattle, snow, Breadalbane, doctors, and electricity.
- Date Recorded:2000-06-06
- Duration:00:31:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Smith, Richard Bagnall "Richie"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Richard "Richie" Bagnall Smith of New Glasgow, P.E.I. In this interview Richie talks about family, home remedies, mills, horses, mussel mud, farming, potatoes, the 1930s, thrashing, tractors, foxes, sheep, eggs, blacksmiths, sleighs, school, Christmas, radio, cars, traveling, and his wedding.
- Date Recorded:2004-02-17
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Nicholson, Rev. Donald
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Rev. Donald Nicholson of Hartsville and Clyde River, P.E.I. In this interview Donald talks about food, family, training to become an ordained minister, quiet Sundays, chores on the farm, horses, going out West on the Harvest Excursion, working in the United States with granite, the Halifax More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-21
- Duration:01:03:25
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Nicholson, Rev. Donald
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Rev. Donald Nicholson of Hartsville and Clyde River, P.E.I. In this interview Donald talks about his family, religion, the MacDonaldites, Gaelic, nicknames, his grandparents and ancestors, fish and seafood, the family home, doctors, his brother Peter, gristmills, his father, and school.
- Date Recorded:1995-12-21
- Duration:01:03:37
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Grady, Francis "Reg"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Francis "Reg" Grady of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Reg begins by telling a story about Al Capone's hat and rum running. He then tells about Nellie J. Banks the fiddle, named after the famous ship. Reg goes back to the topic of rum running and bootlegging, tells about prohibiton officers, and begins to tell the story More
- Date Recorded:1994-07-27
- Duration:00:52:20
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dixon, J. Raymond
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with J. Raymond Dixon of Bredalbane, P.E.I. In this interview Raymond talks about his family, horses and other farm animals, mills, the 1930s, joining the war, serving in WWII and stories about D-Day, serving in Belgium and Holland during the war, house parties, trains, winters, Breadalbane, electricity, cars, radio More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-17
- Duration:01:03:29
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dawson, Ray
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ray Dawson and a local fish seller in Kington, England. In this interview Ray talks about his dairy farm and cattle breeding. Following his interview is an interview with a fish seller in Kington who speaks about fish markets and the fish selling business in England.
- Date Recorded:1983-03
- Duration:00:31:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the last of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Ray begins by talking about emigration from the Island and his family. He also talks about the Compton's, ghost stories, Hedley Penny, firewood, winters, electricity, indoor plumbing, Prowse's store, Gaelic, and airplanes. He then mentions rats, mills, More
- Date Recorded:2003-11-10
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the third of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Ray begins by talking about apples, tractors, horses, potato farming, pesticides, hockey, doctors, sheep, and wool. He then talks about cats and dogs, snow storms, buterching pigs and cattle, meat, and food storage. He also tells about stores and More
- Date Recorded:2003-11-10
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview Ray talks about eggs, blacksmiths, travel, farming, sea captains, fishing, and fertilizer. He also talks about ice cutting, radios and telephones, trains, starch factories, and his honey business.
- Date Recorded:2003-11-07
- Duration:01:03:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the first of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview Ray talks about Dr. Brehaut, his family, home remedies, the Great Depression, mills, homemade clothes, sheep, and Christmas. He also talks about telephones, WWI, the Spanish Flu, Scarlet Fever, farming, potatoes, apples, and geese.
- Date Recorded:2003-11-07
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about home remedies, family, potato farming, blacksmiths and sleighs, how he met his wife, working in coal mines, his parents, his dog, horses, his time spent in jail for making moonshine, foxes, cars, radio, and Amelia's More
- Date Recorded:1999-02-11
- Duration:01:03:27
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about moving to Sasketchewan on the Harvest Excursion at age 14, life out West, signing up for WWII at age 15, his father and his service in WWI, the family home, horses, lobster fishing, his mother, and home remedies.
- Date Recorded:1999-02-11
- Duration:01:03:21
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gallant, Amelia
- Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" and Amelia Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about his family, his service in WWII, his work in coal mines, and his time spent in jail. Amelia talks about her family, how she met Ralph and their marriage, raising their 14 children while working as a waitress More
- Date Recorded:1997-10-22
- Duration:01:03:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cooke, Ralph
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ralph Cooke of Cape Wolfe, P.E.I. He begins by talking about fishing at Cape Wolfe, Riley's lobster cannery, lobster fishing, and his beginnings as a fisherman at age 11. He then goes on to talk about changes in cod fishing over the years, the Cooke family name, Christmas, life growing up, his grandparents, and More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-17
- Duration:01:35:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gulak (Bezan), Polly
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Polly Gulak (nee Bezan). In this interview Polly talks about the Ukrainian and Romanian cultures and their languages, moving around, her parents, her siblings, immigration, deep snow, doctors, rationing during WWII, traveling to Romania, Flora Cobb, kindness, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2009-09-10
- Duration:00:28:25
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LeClair (Doucette), Margaret Alda
- Contributor:LeClair, Peter Alyre
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Alyre and Margaret Alda (nee Doucette) LeClair of Charlottetown and North Rustico, P.E.I. In this interview Peter and Margaret talk about the Hindenburg, nicknames, Margaret's Acadian heritage, school, family, butchers, Market Square, horses and horse trading, mussel mud, rum running, potato picking, More
- Date Recorded:2000-03-12
- Duration:01:03:15
- 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 cheese factories, his family background, his father's work as a blacksmith, farming, potatoes, mills, sleighs, horses, going to Saskatchewan on the Harvest Excursion, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-15
- Duration:01:04:13
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mason, Pat
- Contributor:Mason, Stanley
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Pat and Stanley Mason begins with discussion of the phantom ship. Pat and Stanley tell of different sightings of the ship, its history, and even read from a newspaper article written about Stanley's father (Geordie) seeing the ship. Stanley then goes on to tell more ghost stories. Next, they talk about smelt and More
- Date Recorded:1993-02-11
- Duration:00:47:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Reid, Gavin David
- Contributor:Reid, Pansy Maria (Myers)
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second portion of an interview with Pansy Maria (nee Myers) and Gavin David Reid of Victoria Cross and Montague, P.E.I. In this interview Pansy and Gavin talk about cars, radio, their milk business, pack peddlers, picnics and entertainment, general stores, moonshine, butter, cheese, homemade soap, washing machines, and ice More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-20
- Duration:00:31:27
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Reid, Gavin David
- Contributor:Reid, Pansy Maria (Myers)
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Pansy Maria (nee Myers) and Gavin David Reid of Victoria Cross and Montague, P.E.I. In this interview Pansy and Gavin talk about family, Christmas, blacksmiths, veterinarians, stores in Montague, Pansy's brother who served in WWI, the Halifax Explosion, horses, cattle, school, church, mills, sheep, and their More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-20
- Duration:01:03:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Campbell, Robert "Oscar"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Robert "Oscar" Campbell of Borden-Carleton, P.E.I. In this interview Oscar tells about his family and life growing up in Borden, German P.O.W.s, the Spanish Flu, working as a diver for the CNR and on the ferries, rum running and bootlegging, hockey, cars, The Singing Cowboy, and The Great Depression.
- Date Recorded:2003-10-21
- Duration:01:36:08
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of Dutch's trip to Orkney, Scotland. Dutch interviews several residents including Shauna Garson, Gary Foulis, and Tommy and John Rendall. Some topics covered include accents, the history of Orkney, Dutch's family history, the vikings, fishing, school, farming, and cottages.
- Date Recorded:1999-03-02
- Duration:01:03:32
- 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
- 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 Mt. Stewart, his house, rum running, life during the 1930s, shipbuilding, fishing, his service in the military during WWII, the SS Harland, tuna fishing, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1996-01-10
- Duration:01:03:48
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:2001-05-09
- Duration:00:31:32
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-03
- Duration:01:03:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Corcoran, Norbert George
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Norbert George Corcoran of Piusville, P.E.I. Norbert begins by telling about his family and what Christmas was like with sixteen children in the house. He then goes on to talk about his mother and all her hard work around the house, his grandparents and family who moved out to Saskatchewan for the Harvest More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-03
- Duration:01:02:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wonnacott (Halloran), Nora Alexandria
- Abstract:This is an interview with Nora A. Wonnacott (nee Halloran) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Nora talks about growing up in Charlottetown, millinery, delivery men, local businesses, her marriage to Bruce, religion, school, her father, home remedies, swimming, cars, smallpox, voting, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-11
- Duration:01:03:41
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brown (Bernard), Nina E.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Nina E. Brown of New London, P.E.I. Nina begins by telling about Elton Woodside and his airplane and growing up in French River. She then talks about her grandparents, ancestors, and family. She goes on to tell about school, L. M. Montgomery, her husband Stanley, her step grandmother, and church. Nina then talks More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-02
- Duration:01:03:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Young (Mossey), Nellie Mary
- Abstract:This is an interview with Nellie Mary Young (nee Mossey) of Souris and Red Point, P.E.I. In this interview Nellie talks about her grandparents, home remedies, WWI, clothes, doctors and midwives, cooking at Johnston's factory, North Lake, school, Christmas, family, potato picking, cars, television, courting, stores in Souris, the Women More
- Date Recorded:2002-04-04
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacNeill, Neil
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Neil MacNeill of Little Sands, PEI. In this interview Neil talks about the family farm, mills, the Compton's, the lumber business, the starch factory and potatoes, shipping, buying and selling cattle, horses, tractors, fishing, livestock, traveling on the train, Christmas, blueberries, snow, trashing, and More
- Date Recorded:2009-01-17
- Duration:01:04:01
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacNeill, Neil
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Neil MacNeill of Little Sands, PEI. In this interview Neil talks about his family history, Gaelic, his grandparents, stumping, horses, the Spanish Flu, snow, working in the lumber woods, driving logs down the river, Sundays, farming, mussel mud, cars, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2009-01-17
- Duration:01:03:52
- 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, More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-04
- Duration:01:03:33
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Langille (Wilson), Minnie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Minnie Langille (nee Wilson) of River Hedgeville, NS. In this interview talks about traveling in the winter, entertainment, Christmas, socials, food, her parents, homemade soap, horses, WWII, the 1930s, her family in the United States, rationing, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:32:32
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Langille (Wilson), Minnie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Minnie Langille (nee Wilson) of Hedgeville, NS. In this interview Minnie talks about her parents, food, her siblings, home remedies, school, snow, walking, homemade clothes, pack peddlers, radio, the telephone, electricity, Christmas, quiet Sundays, River John, her father's sleighs, and various other topics More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:04:08
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Buell, Kay
- Contributor:Buell, Milton
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Milton and Kay Buell of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about Mr. Tanton, trains and the roundhouse, J. Walter Jones, cars and tractors, trees, radio, gas stations, Sundays, potato farming, and the 1929 earthquake.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-28
- Duration:00:31:58
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Buell, Milton
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Milton Buell of Abney, PEI. In this interview Milton talks about cars, chewing tobacco, Dr. Brehaut, funerals, poverty, the 1930s, shipping and fishing, school, radio, rum running, home remedies, Mt. Herbert, working at an orphanage, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1995-02-27
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Buell, Milton
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Milton Buell of Abney, PEI. In this interview Milton talks about going out on the Harvest Excursion, traveling on the trains, farming, the railway, stores in Murray River, milk, mussel mud, blacksmiths, doctors, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1995-02-27
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Smith (Hardy), Mildred
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mildred Smith (nee Hardy) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Mildred talks about her family, growing up in Charlottetown, snow, telephones, trains, traveling on the ice, school, Charlottetown businesses, her first husband, WWII, Christmas, markets, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2010-04-20
- Duration:01:04:17
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Place, John Thomas "Mickey"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with John Thomas "Mickey" Place of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Mickey talks about his life in the United States, WWI, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, Governor's Island, his family, The Great Depression, school, Prince of Wales College, working at a bank, and gender roles.
- Date Recorded:1997-02-14
- Duration:01:03:10
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacEachern, Jack
- Contributor:MacEachern, Maude
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Maude and Jack MacEachern from Ponds in Pictou county, Nova Scotia. The interview begins with a discussion about salmon and lobster fishing. They discuss prices and regulations, and there is mention of working in lumber mills during the winter. They tell about their family histories, Tiny Mason and other More
- Date Recorded:1993-04-10
- Duration:01:27:47
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Redmond, Mary
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Mary Redmond of Vernon River, P.E.I. In this interview Mary talks about her grandparents, her mother and her work as a nurse and midwife, The Great Depression, her husband, raising her children as a single parent, school, teaching, the Hindenburg, and gender roles.
- Date Recorded:2006-01-20
- Duration:01:03:09
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-12
- Duration:01:04:02
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacPhee, Mary (Malone)
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mary (nee Malone) MacPhee of Big Pond and Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Mary talks about school, tuberculosis, home remedies, Matthew and Maclean's store, Souris, J. J. Hughes' store, candy, bartering, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-04-04
- Duration:00:31:34
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacPhee (Malone), Mary
- Contributor:MacPhee, Ludger
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mary (nee Malone) MacPhee of Big Pond and Souris, P.E.I. Also included in this interview is Ludger MacPhee. In this interview Mary and Ludger talk about the MacPhee family, potato farming, card parties, doctors and midwives, stone wells, cars, rum running, blacksmiths, Souris, Geordie Leslie, and Christmas.
- Date Recorded:2000-07-20
- Duration:00:32:02
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacPhee, Mary (Malone)
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mary (nee Malone) MacPhee of Big Pond and Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Mary talks about the MacPhee family of Big Pond and their farm, music, her first job, traveling by horse and sleigh, blacksmiths, home remedies, Gaelic, bartering, Christmas, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2000-07-20
- Duration:01:02:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Walker, Martha (Kennedy)
- Abstract:This is an interview with Martha Walker (Kennedy) of North River, PEI. In this interview Martha talks about her family, her father's liver stable, Charlottetown, her parents, school, skating, horse races, horses, her work as a nurse, home remedies, Mac Dixon, people she knew, deep snow, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2007-12-06
- Duration:01:04:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Shaw (Matheson), Margaret
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Margaret Shaw (nee Matheson) of Appin Road and Bonshaw, PEI. In this interview Margaret talks about Christmas, her family, home remedies, doctors, school, snow, traveling to town, ferries, ice travel, farming, the telephone, electricity, church, socials, horses, apples and berries, maple syrup, cars, ghosts More
- Date Recorded:2010-01-05
- Duration:01:35:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Adams (Lamont), Maisie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Maisie Adams (nee Lamont) of French River and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Maisie talks about traveling, horses, Tommy Gallant, rum running and bootlegging, stolen foxes, French River, her father, Jack MacRae, Elton Woodside, picking potatoes, her asthma and home remedies, and the Sims family.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-17
- Duration:01:03:31
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Adams (Lamont), Maisie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Maisie Adams (nee Lamont) of French River and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Maisie talks about running the lighthouse in French River, storms and drownings, ships in the harbour, family, rum running, foxes, The Great Depression, stores in French River, WWI, the Spanish Flu, and a story about a bank More
- Date Recorded:1997-04-11
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Ames, Mae
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mae Ames of Manchester, England. In this interview Mae talks about her work in theatre, pantomimes, living in Manchester, Christmas, WWII, her grandfather, he connection to the MacNeils, living with her aunt and uncle, her uncle Gus and his wealth, home remedies, food, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-30
- Duration:01:03:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Ames, Mae
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mae Ames of Manchester, England. In this interview Mae talks about growing up in Manchester during WWII, working as a nurse during the war, rationing, her wedding, blitzes and bombings, air raids and shelters, Christmas, working at a munitions and airplane factory, gas masks, how she met her husband, courting More
- Date Recorded:1998-01-30
- Duration:01:03:41
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacRae, Evelyn
- Contributor:MacRae, Mary
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mary and Evelyn MacRae of French River, PEI. In this interview they talk about their father's work as a lighthouse keeper, cars, entertainment, Elton Woodside, home remedies, going to the hospital, radio, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:20:05
- 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 a brief mention of a nearby burial site. The conversation quickly changes to Ings' dam and hauling ice to cool milk. Bob then tells about his first tractor and talks about local gristmills. The MacKinnons then tell about their first radios, and Queenie tells a funny story about More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-03
- Duration:00:31:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacIntosh, Donald
- Contributor:MacIntosh, George
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Donald and George MacIntosh of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview they play some tunes on the fiddle, talk about rum running, musicians, dances and shows they played at, hockey, tobacco, and local characters.
- Date Recorded:1994-11-16
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacIntosh, Donald
- Contributor:MacIntosh, George
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Donald and George MacIntosh of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview they talk about shoe making and shoe repair, transportation, schooners and shipbuilding, hidden rum, house parties and drinking, school, and old local businesses.
- Date Recorded:1994-04-28
- Duration:00:31:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacIntosh, Donald
- Contributor:MacIntosh, George
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Donald and George MacIntosh of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview Douglas and George talk about playing the fiddle, venues, liquor, their work delivering milk, and people and life in the New Glasgow area. Most of Side A consists of tunes played on the fiddle by both brothers and two songs can be found More
- Date Recorded:1994-04-20
- Duration:01:03:18
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Thomson (MacArthur), Lulu
- Abstract:This is an interview with Lulu Thomson (nee MacArthur) of Elmsdale, PEI. In this interview Lulu talks about the her grandparents, lime kilns, eggs, homemade clothes, livery stables and inns in Elmsdale, pack peddlers, the mailman, parties, the family farm, the airbase in Sherbrooke, electricity and plumbing, storms, entertainment, More
- Date Recorded:2009-01-03
- Duration:01:03:57