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McCarville, Ray
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1982-07-05
  • Duration:01:11:52
Kelly, Margaret
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Kelly, Margaret
  • Contributor:LePage, Geoff
  • Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Mrs. Margaret Kelley. Mrs. Kelley tells of family tree from her Grandfather, the fire destroying the house and heirlooms from Ireland that she owned. She also talks about the arrival of an English landlord coming to control Lot eleven. A drowning account, murder in Alberton and the mysterious death of a boy
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  • Date Recorded:1983-07-11
  • Duration:00:37:21
Duffy, Ethel
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Duffy, Mother Ethel
  • Contributor:Stordy, Paul
  • Abstract:Paul Stordy interviews Mother Ethel Duffey who resides at the Sacred Heart Home. Mother Duffey talks about the famine that brought on disease, her family tree as well as marriages and occupation. Cardinal McGuigan, ships coming to Charlottetown and the structures used to keep homes warm. She also mentions the average life structure
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  • Date Recorded:1982-05-13
  • Duration:01:08:08
Duffy, Annie
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Duffy, Annie
  • Contributor:LePage, Geoff
  • Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Annie Duffy in Kinkora, PEI. Annie discusses family members and careers, religions, customs, and tells of living a very normal life.
  • Date Recorded:1983-07-13
  • Duration:00:18:51
Coyle, Maurice
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Coyle, Maurice
  • Contributor:Wallace, Stella
  • Abstract:Maurice Coyle is interviewed by Stella Wallace. Mr. Coyle share's with her how the Early Irish had to stump the land with hand as there were no oxens and lived comfortably. He talks about there being no tensions between the Irish and Scots and how they both would mix during parties. He discusses the epidemic of Diphtheria, leather
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  • Date Recorded:1982-06-10
  • Duration:00:32:03
Cousins, John
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Cousins, John
  • Contributor:LePage, Geoff
  • Abstract:Geoff LePage Interviews John cousins in Tape one Side One. Cousins speaks about the Early Settlers that came and settled in Lot 7 and the O'Hallows. He also takes about Tom Dunn his stories and adventures. Tape one side two and Tape two, Cousins gives a lecture in which he speaks and sings about the stories of Tom Dunn and Uncle Dan
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  • Date Recorded:1983-08-05
  • Duration:01:02:28
Carragher, Lena and Joe Carragher
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Carragher (Curley), Lena
  • Contributor:Carragher, Joe
  • Contributor:Stordy, Paul
  • Abstract:Paul Stordy interviews Joe and Lena Carragher. They both start of by speaking about their family tree and Irish connections. They talked about where their families resided. Joe talks about joining the army and his experiences and the Germany's involvement in the war. He also talks about coming home from the war, marrying Lena, their
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  • Date Recorded:1982-07-01
  • Duration:01:52:17
Callaghan, Benedict
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Callaghan, Benedict
  • Contributor:Wallace, Stella
  • Abstract:This is Stella Wallace interviewing Benedict Callaghan in Parkdale, where they discuss wills and identitures, family history, occupations, religions, music and songs. Benedict also talks about social history, more about family members, entertainment and social gatherings, and other details of his life and history.
  • Date Recorded:1982-05-10
  • Duration:00:40:50
Cairns, Edward
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Cairns, Edward
  • Contributor:MacKenzie, David
  • Abstract:This is David MacKenzie interviewing Edward Cairns at Sacred Heart Home in Charlottetown, where they discuss Cairns' family and family land, land surveying, entertainment during his childhood, and religion. Edward also discusses his family's lifestyle, Kansas, relationships, traditions and Irish wakes, fiddlers, Irish celebrations,
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  • Date Recorded:1983-07-14
  • Duration:00:40:35
Bryan, Alvin
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Bryan, Alvin
  • Contributor:LePage, Geoff
  • Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Alvin Bryan. Mr. Bryan talks about the fire that destroyed their belongings which his father bought when he visited Ireland. He mentioned how the Bryant's who left Ireland were wealthy and the discusses the Bryant's in families marriages and how many met through tea parties or buying baskets. Mr. Bryan also
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  • Date Recorded:1983-07-27
  • Duration:00:30:40
Trainor, Joe (Joseph)
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Stordy, Paul
  • Contributor:Trainor, Joseph
  • Abstract:Paul Stordy interviews Joseph "Joe" Trainor on the Early Days in Kinkora. He speaks about his Irish roots, the house he lived in while growing up in Kinkora and the community as a whole (structure). Joseph also talks about the introduction of the first potato, his family's tradition, early farming and the machinery used as well as his
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  • Date Recorded:1982-05-20
  • Duration:00:28:11
Stewart, Bill
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:LePage, Geoff
  • Contributor:Stewart, William "Bill"
  • Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews William "Bill" Stewart at Provincial Home for the Aged. They discuss carpentry jobs, experiences and wages, Scottish-Irish relationships and Bill's young life. Bill tells stories about Sunday suppers, working for foremen, visiting Boston, and his job experiences along the way.
  • Date Recorded:1983-06-28
  • Duration:00:24:36
Steele, Maude
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Pellitier, Zantae
  • Contributor:Steele, Maude
  • Abstract:020: Hughes came from Wexford, Ireland in beginning of 19th century
    025: Battle of Invenhill
    034: Peter Sinnott
    035: T. Murphy
    036: J. Hughes
    038: C. McCarthy
    040: A.McVarnish
    042: Martin SInnott
    043: Patrick Hughes
    054: St. Lawrence Church was built
    067: Patrick Hughes and Matthew Hughes
    075: 1830's-
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  • Date Recorded:1983-06-08
  • Duration:00:08:38
Quinn, Mary
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1983-06-06
  • Duration:00:09:20
O'Halloran, Peter
  • 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