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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:Arbuckle, Arthur Herb
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview with Arthur Arbuckle begins with a discussion of Captain Charlie and schooners. He then tells about salmon fishing, talks in detail about salmon nets, and tells of the Arbuckle family's history with fishing. He then talks about salmon buyers and fishermen, Tiny and Ed Mason, and lobster prices. He then talks about

Type:Interview
Contributor:Doyle, Art
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Art Doyle of Mt. Stewart, PEI. In this interview Art talks about the decline of Mt. Stewart, his strawberry business, co-ops, nicknames, hockey, and his family.
Date Recorded:1995-03-10
Duration:01:03:44

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDougall (McKay), Annie G.
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Annie G. MacDougall (nee McKay) of Bideford and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Annie talks about her family, her ancestors, her relationship to Hendersons and Thomsons, home remedies, going to Charlottetown, cars, accidents, going to Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's, teaching, traveling, peddlers

Type:Interview
Contributor:Callaghan, Mary "Ann"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This tape is the second portion of an interview with Mary "Ann" Callaghan of Lake Verde, P.E.I. This tape begins with Ann finishing a story about Tommy Keoughan. She then tells about working at a fibre factory in Maine. She tells about dances, parties, Christmas, cars, trains, and getting a job as a housekeeper for the Holmes family

Type:Interview
Contributor:Callaghan, Mary "Ann"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Mary "Ann" Callaghan of Lake Verde, P.E.I. Ann begins by talking about her family, forerunners, and curing her eczema by crossing the Northumberland Strait. She then tells about her ancestors and the history of Lake Verde, her family, making clothes, farming, and her brothers who served in WWI. She then talks

Type:Interview
Contributor:Byrne, Bridget "Ann"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second tape of an interview with Bridget "Ann" Byrne of Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Ann talks about old Charlottetown, school, games, changes over the years, life in Boston, mills, and family. She also recites some poetry.
Date Recorded:1995-03-29
Duration:00:31:46

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bond, Ann
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This brief interview is with Ann Bond who tells about an old marine hospital in Trout Point. She and Dutch discuss the location of the hospital, smallpox, unmarked graves, and briefly talk about rum running.
Date Recorded:1994-07-18
Duration:00:11:38

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Murnaghan, Andrew Robert
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Andrew Robert Murnaghan of Tarantum, P.E.I. In this interview Andrew talks about mussel mud, mills, his grandfather's family and their work as coopers, cheese makers, strong men, peddling beef, coal, tractors, thrashing, horsepower, electricity, ice houses, trucks, and fish.
Date Recorded:1997-02-18
Duration:00:25:22

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Murnaghan, Andrew Robert
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Andrew Robert Murnaghan of Tarantum, P.E.I. In this interview Andrew talks about farming by the phases of the moon, his family, blacksmiths, hauling and selling mussel mud, potato farming, horses, school, traveling to Charlottetown, pack peddlers, local stores, local characters, entertainment, home remedies,

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bryanton, Amy
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Amy Bryanton of Spring Valley, PEI. In this interview Amy talks about taking the train to Boston, planting by the moon, radios, religious feuds, the mailman, potato picking and chores on the farm, how she met her husband, life during WWII, and her first time off the Island.
Date Recorded:1997-02-21
Duration:00:42:14

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Monaghan, Ambrose Ignatius
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Ambrose Ignatius Monaghan of Kellys Cross P.E.I. Ambrose begins by telling about his family, house parties, fiddle players, home remedies, and neighbours. He talks about WWI, farming, potatoes, wool, grain, his mother's work as a midwife, horses, tractors, traveling, and courting. There is also mention of

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,

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. In this interview Alvin talks about his family and his ancestors, farming, the Peters Road community, home remedies, Dr. Lester Brehaut, school, and his service in the army during WWII.
Date Recorded:1999-01-14
Duration:01:03:15

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bryan, Alvin
Contributor:Chad Locke
Contributor:LePage, Geoff
Abstract:In this interview, Geoff Lepage interviews Alvin Bryan of Foxley River. This interview talks about the life of the bryan family on Prince Edward Island, superstitions, ghost stories, the first road, black bears, customs and famous people in the bryan family.
Date Recorded:1983-07-27
Duration:00:30:55