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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hermann, Ernest "Roy"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ernest "Roy" Hermann of Pownal, P.E.I. In this interview Roy talks about local blacksmiths, his life growing up, Pownal, working with his uncle in a traveling medicine show, his uncle Phil Hermann, lobster factories, Governor's Island, oil drilling, working in New Jersey, cars, and his auto mechanic shop More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-09
- Duration:01:03:37
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Roy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Roy Clow begins with the second half of a conversation about seal hunting. Roy then goes on to discuss lobster fishing, his father's sailboat, and "killocks" (homemade anchors). Roy then talks about different types of engines used on fishing boats in P.E.I. Clow also talks about doreys and the lobster factory in More
- Date Recorded:2008-12
- Duration:01:03:20
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bruce, Clive
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:An interview with Robbie Robertson and introducing his friend Clive Bruce. Robbie and Clive are on a tour and talking about the post office, the cheese factory, buying a farm with his brother, families of fisherman and farmers, and the 1883 August Gale. The interview changes to Clive Bruce's life and he talks about the Halifax More
- Date Recorded:1996-04-26
- Duration:01:03:35
- 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:MacKinnon, Bob
- Contributor:MacKinnon, Queenie
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Bob and Queenie MacKinnon begins with the topic of Lettie MacKinnon, Bob's mother, who ran a maternity and boarding home out of her farm house. They talk about her job as a midwife, moving to Earnscliffe, the maternity house, and tell of Will Coady's wife giving birth during a winter storm. The conversation then More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-03
- Duration:01:03:21
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Linkletter, Harold
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Linkletter of Linkletter, PEI. In this interview Harold talks about home remedies, horses, rum running, dance halls, Summerside, mills, his ancestors, tuberculosis, his parents and grandparents, forerunners and superstitions, foxes, Western horses, cars, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1997-09-30
- Duration:01:03:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Whelan, Frank
- Abstract:This interview is with Frank Whelan of Souris, P.E.I. Frank begins by telling about his family history, life in the 1930s, and his dream of running a store. He talks about working for the railway, opening a general store in New Zealand, supplies for the store, and factories in the Souris area.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-09
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bell, Charles Marvin "Charlie"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second of four tapes of interviews with Charles Marvin "Charlie" Bell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Charlie talks about attending Prince of Wales College, the phantom ship, WWI and his uncle Fred Bell, The Great Depression, Holman's, radios, Jim Crockett, forerunners, his teaching career, and his work as a More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-07
- Duration:01:03:26
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:McCloskey (MacEachern), Mary Cecilia "Celia"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Mary Cecilia "Celia" McCloskey (nee MacEachern) of Bear River and Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Celia talks about her life in New York, poetry, funerals, church, Christmas, family, her mother, her father and his service in WWI, dogs, sheep, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-02-18
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
- Abstract:This is the fifth tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Captain Tom begins by finishing a story about riding motorcycles aboard the Marine. He then talks about trips the Marine made, his siblings, life on the Marine, and the time his father bought her for $7,800. Tom then tells about Emelia More
- Date Recorded:1998-05-21
- Duration:01:03:55
- 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:Ravenhill, Louise
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Louise Ravenhill of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Louise talks about her family history and their immigration from England as Home Children. She tells about her father's tough life and the book she wrote about it.
- Date Recorded:1996-01-12
- Duration:00:31:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hessian, Louise
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Louise Hessian of Georgetown, PEI. In this interview Louise talks about her mother, women's work, lobster, Georgetown, summer vacations, the 1930s, the Hemphill girls, hockey, railway men, her father, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2009-01-19
- Duration:00:31:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacLeod, John "Lester"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with John "Lester" MacLeod of Victoria and Albany, PEI. In this interview Lester talks about Tic Williams, how hockey has changed, old teams and players, Victoria, his father's meat business, coal, electricity, playing hockey in Denver, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2004-02-12
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Millar, Layton
- Contributor:Millar, Olive
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Layton Millar of Ellerslie, P.E.I. His wife Olive also partakes in the interview, and there is a period towards the end where his friend Edwin Dennis speaks for a few moments. Layton begins by telling about his family, farming, homemade clothes and goods, and potato farming. He talks about cattle, creameries, More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-04
- Duration:01:33:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wood, Katherine "Kay" Haslam
- Abstract:This is the third interview with Katherine "Kay" Haslam Wood of Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview Kay talks about men's and women's hockey, the Pleasant View Hotel, the Victoria rink, courting, going to Rhode Island, Dunrovin, schooners and sea captains, Dr. Hillcoat, church and tea socials, cars, how she and Howard met and their More
- Date Recorded:1998-02-09
- Duration:01:03:33
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dewar, Katherine
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Katherine Dewar of Summerside, PEI. In this interview Katherine talks about her family and their involvement in politics, her father's work with horses and cars, her father's work as Sheriff in Summerside, her mother's work as Deputy Sheriff, politics, the 1956 ice storm, and various stories about prisoners More
- Date Recorded:2009-02-09
- Duration:01:04:10
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacKinnon (Nicholson), Jessie
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Jessie MacKinnon (nee Nicholson) of Eldon, P.E.I. In this interview Jessie talks about school, doctors and midwives, her family background, home remedies, her grandparents, going to the dentist, traveling, sleighs, WWI, lobsters, boarding houses, going to business college, Charlottetown, stores, Belle River, More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-10
- Duration:01:35:07
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Schurman, Herbert B.
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Herbert B. Schurman of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Herb talks about cars, the Summerside waterfront, accidents, Milligan and Morrsion's, his brothers, his father's work for the Wyatt's, the Harvest Excursion, the pest house, horse sheds, dance halls, businesses in Summerside, restaurants, Reg Pope More
- Date Recorded:2001-02-12
- Duration:01:03:19
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cudmore, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Helen Cudmore of Brackley Point Road, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about Cudmore's corner and the store her family ran there, school, bartering, goods sold at the stores, neighbours, salesmen, prices at the store, suppliers, debts, Christmas, gas, tobacco, theft, her father's work as a postmaster, and More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-22
- Duration:01:03:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Chandler, Helen
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Helen Chandler of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about various things including her family, The Great Depression, farming, airplanes, cars, radio, horses, pack peddlers, electricity, and war.
- Date Recorded:1998-02-03
- Duration:00:53:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Linkletter, Harold
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Linkletter of Linkletter, PEI. In this interview Harold talks about the 1956 ice storm, electricity, the telephone, radio, quiet Sundays and church, Summerside, blacksmiths, the circus, ice races, livery stables, the Spanish Flu, the 1929 earthquake, his birth, traveling, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1997-09-30
- Duration:00:36:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Linkletter, Harold
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Linkletter of Linkletter, PEI. In this interview Harold talks about plowing, horses, courting, cars, WWII, working as a taxi driver, dance halls and restaurants, Summerside, eggs, milk, wheat, ice, mills, fertilizer, picking potatoes, Christmas, school, sleighs, Art Linkletter, the 1956 ice storm, and More
- Date Recorded:1997-09-30
- Duration:01:03:41
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacCallum, Grace Eliza
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Grace Eliza MacCallum of Borden-Carleton, P.E.I. In this interview Grace talks about her family, school, farming, The Great Depression, the Halifax Explosion, Charlottetown, home remedies, nursing, Falconwood, trains, livestock, groceries, pack peddlers, Christmas, the Women's Institute, the Women's Christian More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-04
- Duration:01:03:42
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Carver, Gordon
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gordon Carver of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Gordon talks about his family, cars, Charlie Hamm, mills, butter, school, snow, stores, crossing the ice, horses, tractors, traveling, thrashing, trains and train stations, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2010-01-08
- Duration:01:03:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bolger, Estelle
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Estelle Bolger of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Estelle talks about Joe Bun Gaudet and playing on the radio, Christmas, her family, the Georgetown Exhibition, her husband Lenie, dancing, playing music, working in the barbershop, earthquakes, and helping the doctors.
- Date Recorded:2006-01-16
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bolger, Cornelius Patrick "Lenie"
- Contributor:Bolger, Estelle
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Estelle and Cornelius Patrick "Lenie" Bolger of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about Lenie's fiddle playing and other fiddlers, their families, how they met and courted, Estelle's work as a lady barber, the Halifax Explosion, and home remedies.
- Date Recorded:2004-04-20
- Duration:01:03:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Collier (Bowdridge), Elsie Harris
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Elsie Harris Collier (nee Bowdridge) of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. and formerly Burgeo, Newfoundland. In this interview Elsie talks about chores, quiet Sundays, mummers, Christmas, traveling, life in Newfoundland, her parents, WWII, moving to Halifax for work, moving to PEI, her wedding, fishing and hunting, food More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-29
- Duration:01:02:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Collier (Bowdridge), Elsie Harris
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Elsie Harris Collier (nee Bowdridge) of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. and formerly Burgeo, Newfoundland. In this interview Elsie talks about growing up in Newfoundland, her siblings, scarlet fever and other ailments, doctors, home remedies, her parents, her family history, fishing, the 1929 earthquake, dogsleds, More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-29
- Duration:01:03:10
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Furguson, Elmer
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer Furguson. In this interview Elmer talks about horses, racing on the ice, livery stables, ice, cars, farming, traveling, home remedies, Market Square, horse races, Falconwood, airplanes, bootleggers, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:02:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacDonald (Malone), Amy
- Contributor:MacDonald, Elmer Joseph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer and Amy MacDonald. In this interview Elmer and Amy talk about family in Boston, the 1930s, doctors, money, food prices, school, WWII, fishing, lobster canneries, tuna, Matthew and MacLean's, tailors, stores, egg circles, her father, Souris, Charlottetown, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:05
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bruce, Clive
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Clive Bruce. In this interview Clive talks about storms, shipwrecks, cod liver oil, Basin Head, fishing, lobster prices, lobster canneries, ships, North Lake, farming, home remedies, the 1929 earthquake, radios, Christmas, stores, cheese, the Halifax Explosion, horses, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2002-04-08
- Duration:01:03:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
- Contributor:Trenholm, Mary
- Abstract:This is the ninth tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Included in this interview is Tom's wife, Mary Trenholm (nee MacGillivray). The interview begins with Mary telling about her family and growing up in Louisbourg. She then talks about how she and Tom first met, their first trip together More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-13
- Duration:01:03:37
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
- Abstract:This is the fourth tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Captain Tom begins by telling a story about finding kegs of rum. He then talks about the end of the schooners, tells a story about two men trying to catch the same swordfish, explains some sailing expressions, and talks about home More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-16
- Duration:01:03:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Pike, Captain Ben
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Captain Ben Pike of Burin, Newfoundland. In this interview Captain Pike continue to tell about taking the Abegweit to Chicago. He also talks about a Captain's Dinner on the Abegweit, being stuck in the ice, the Joyce M. Smith, his service on the Abegweit, and the tidal wave of 1929.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-17
- Duration:00:30:11
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Pike, Captain Ben
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Captain Ben Pike of Burin, Newfoundland. In this interview Captain Pike talks about growing up in Newfoundland, his family, living in foster homes, sailing and fishing, the history of the Pikes in Newfoundland, the tidal wave of 1929, cars, Christmas, church, and home remedies.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-17
- Duration:01:03:24
- 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, More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-14
- Duration:00:43:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacGregor, Alex
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Alex MacGregor of Big Island, Nova Scotia. In this interview Alex talks about families and farms on Big Island, surrounding islands, fishing, crossing the ice, general stores, school, thrashing, milk and milk delivery, his mail route, cars and tractors, dances, and New Glasgow.
- Date Recorded:1993
- Duration:01:03:25
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Sheehan, Agnes
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Agnes Sheehan of Bear River, P.E.I and her daughter Peg McInnis. The interview begins with a discussion of the origins of the Bear River name and the old train station there. Agnes then goes on to tell about Dr. Gus MacDonald, her childhood, general stores, and school. She then talks about her family, farming, More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-21
- Duration:01:03:48