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- 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:MacAdam, Ann
- Contributor:Quinn, Mary
- Abstract:Mary Quinn is interviewed by Anne MacAdam; she tells MacAdam about a story involving a sailor who became sick at sea and had shortly died. She also mentions in another story (ghost) how many people claimed to have seen the dead the sailor. Quinn also talks about her time as a school teacher, common Irish names and entertainment in the More
- Date Recorded:1983-06-06
- Duration:00:09:20
- 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: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 farming, growing up in Manitoba, her family, languages she speaks, Christmas, horses, chores as a child, home remedies, cooking, livestock, milking, homemade clothes and goods, cars, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2009-09-10
- Duration:01:04:25
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Fraser, Betty Anne
- Contributor:Fraser, Gordon
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a tape titled Phantom Ship. It is an interview with Gordon and Betty Anne Fraser and others covering topics such as the phantom ship, Henderson the Klondiker, and Cookie John Wilson.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:01:13
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:O'Hanley, Mary
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Whitty, Peter
- Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Whitty and May O'Hanley of Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Peter and May talk about Matthew and MacLean's, peddlers, Souris, coal, Christmas, home remedies, WWII, fish flakes, trains, family, Dr. Gus, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-04-08
- Duration:01:03:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Herlihy, Elwyn
- Contributor:Hicks, Peter
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Hicks and Elwyn Herlihy. In this interview they talk about their ancestors, Colonel Herlihy, immigrants to Atlantic Canada, and Antigonish.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:18:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Herlihy, Elwyn
- Contributor:Hicks, Peter
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Hicks and Elwyn Herlihy. In this interview they talk about their ancestors, the family home, their barn, apples, and various topics related to the family farm.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:31:33
- 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:Canada. Canadian Army. Prince Edward Island Regiment
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of a ceremony commemorating the PEI Regiment's efforts in the South African War from 1899-1902. This tape includes the ceremony, a march and salute, interviews with descendants of those who served as well as members of the regiment, and a recitation of those who served in that war.
- Date Recorded:2000-02-26
- Duration:01:03:30
- 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 the Harvest Excursion, the family farm, rum running, the Spanish Flu, the Titanic, radio, dances and socials, lobster, fishing, cooking, Dr. Gus and home remedies, Christmas, pack peddlers, the 1930s, stores in More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-15
- Duration:01:03:35
- 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:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor: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:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of Dutch's trip to Orkney, Scotland. Dutch interviews several residents including John Rendall. Some topics covered include the Thomson family history, Orkney, and WWII.
- Date Recorded:1999-03-02
- Duration:01:03:10
- 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:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:O'Halloran, Peter
- Abstract:Geoff LePage interviewing Peter O'Halloran at Maplewood Manor, discussing the royal visit, his family leaving Ireland and experiencing hardships, blacksmithing and fishing. Mr. O'Halloran tells stories about superstitions and a whale, and the farming industry during his lifetime.
- Date Recorded:1983-08-01
- Duration:00:28:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Karen
- Contributor:Mckenzie, David
- Contributor:O'Conner, Louis
- Abstract:David Mckenzie and Karen Doyle interview Louis O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor talks to them about industries and trades on the island during the early days which included Shipbuilding, Agriculture, Carpentry and Blacksmithing. He mentions that the Irish were superstitious and poor, but had unique personalities with a strong faith. He then More
- Date Recorded:1983-07-25
- Duration:01:21:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:O'Brien, Walter
- Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Walter O'Brien at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in PEI. In this interview, Walter discusses his family and his early life, fishing, farming, real estate work, and sales with the Guardian. Walter talks about Scottish-Irish relations, social gatherings, blacksmithing, school teachers, doctors, and life on the farm More
- Date Recorded:1983-07-07
- Duration:00:31:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKenzie, David
- Contributor:O'Brien, Emma
- Abstract:David Mackenzie interviews Emma O'Brien at Sacred Heart Home. In this interview, Emma discusses her great grandparents life, settling in North America, comparing Ireland to PEI, land agents, Fort Augustus and horses.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-04
- Duration:00:24:05 (OD says 00:50:00)
- 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:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wonnacott (Halloran), Nora Alexandria
- Abstract:This is an interview with Nora Alexandria Wonnacott (nee Halloran) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Nora talks about her family history, her father and his work, growing up in Charlottetown, Christmas, cooking, WWI, how she met her husband Bruce, courting, dances, and entertainment.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-11
- Duration:01:03:21
- 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:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Matherly, Nelson
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Nelson Matherly. In this interview Nelson talks about his dairy farm, cattle, butter, ice, cars, milk factories, milk, moose, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:56:08
- 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:MacAdam, Ann
- Contributor:Murphy, Tina
- Abstract:Ann MacAdam interviews Tina Murphy in Morell, where Tina talks about her early education and childhood, as well as her journey to Boston and becoming a registered nurse. The interview includes discussion about Church Road, family farming, entertainment and tradition, parties and dancing.
- Date Recorded:1983-06-07
- Duration:00:57:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:Murphy, Oswald
- Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Oswald Murphy in Foxley River PEI. Oswald discusses his great grandparents lives and occupations, relations with other groups, letting go of customs and traditions and immigrating to PEI. Oswald shares poems, tells stories about dances, fights, landlords and rent collectors.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-11
- Duration:00:21:09
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:Murphy, Geoff
- Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Ernestine Murphy who talks about the prominent figure in the Irish community, her family tree as well as their customs and traditions. Murphy also discusses ghost stories and superstitions that were passed down, they customs they did during Holy week and her Grandfather who owned a threshing mill. She also More
- Date Recorded:1983-07-20
- Duration:00:21:03
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:Murphy, Cletus
- Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Cletus Murphy in Charlottetown PEI. Cletus discusses his grandparents family, talks about storytelling and ghosts influence on the Irish. Cletus also tells about famine, church and politics, the Scottish, Irish, and French, and social gatherings.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-02
- Duration:00:57:52
- 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
- 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:Carragher, Joe
- Contributor:Carragher, Lina
- Contributor:Chad Locke
- Contributor:Stordy, Paul
- Abstract:Paul Stordy Interivews Joe Carragher and his wife, Lina on Thursday July 1st, 1982, at their home in Brookvale, Prince Edward Island. They discuss family history of both the Carragher family and the Curley Family.
- Date Recorded:1982-07-01
- Duration:01:01:47
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:Morrison, Clint
- Abstract:Clint Morrison is interview by Geoff LePage. He speaks about the Boyle family tree and the large family of lot eleven. He mentions three family names that he believes to be are the true Irish settlers and speaks about the Absentee Landlords along with the Walsh family. He also makes mention of some old early Irish homes.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-19
- Duration:00:25:26
- 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:Johnstone (Thompson Little), Mildred
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mildred Johnstone (nee Thompson) from Dunstaffnage, P.E.I. Mildred begins by telling about the Apple Tree Stewarts, wharves, and boats on the Hillsborough River. She then talks about the history of Dunstaffnage, her grandfather, the Vickersons, the Stewarts, and diphtheria. She tells about breeding cattle, More
- Date Recorded:1995-10-02
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Avery, Mike
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:In this interview with Mike Avery he talks about his father's general store and the railway system being good for business, a job patrolling the tracks for debris, a trolly accident on the rails in Scotchfot, railway watches, joining the railway, the last person hired, the trucking industry, and trying to get rid of the railway. He More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-10
- Duration:01:03:34
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Place, John Thomas "Mickey"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This tape is the second half of an interview with John Thomas "Mickey" Place of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Mickey talks about women working, his work in banks in New York during the 1920s and 1930s, the stock market crash of 1929, The Great Depression, movies, Broadway plays, New York, baseball, hockey, speakeasies and More
- Date Recorded:1997-02-14
- Duration:01:03:34
- 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:Crew, Norman
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:James, Donald
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Yeaden, Edison
- Abstract:This interview is with Donald James from Pleasant Harbor NS, Norman Crew from Newfoundland, and Edison Yeaden discussing the Merchant Navy. It starts off with Norman Crew and he is talking about the Merchant Navy, life at sea, ships carrying war-brides, children and wounded soldiers, his Newfoundland background and his family, air More
- Date Recorded:2004-09-24
- Duration:01:03:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Fowler, Mel
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mel Fowler. In this interview he talks about his family, cars, traveling, hockey, dancing, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1993-06-15
- Duration:00:16:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAdam, Ann
- Contributor:McGuire, Louis
- Abstract:This is Ann MacAdam interviewing Louis McGuire in Morell, PEI. Louis shares information from a book about the Maguire Kings of Ireland, talks about family members of James McGuire, Fort Augustus, splitting up land and MacSwain and Sons.
- Date Recorded:1983-05-31
- Duration:00:11:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:McCarvell, Ray
- Contributor:Stordy, Paul
- Abstract:Paul Stordy interviews Mr. Ray McCarvill who has a wealth of knowledge family tree on his mother's and father's side. Mr. McCarvill talks about the occupations held in the early days, the house he grew up in that was partially built by his father, early entertainment organized by the BIS and the changes that came to Emerald community More
- Date Recorded:1982-07-05
- Duration:01:11:52