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Donald MacKay T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Donald B.
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Donald B. MacKay of Cornwall and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Donald talks about his Scottish ancestors and their immigration to P.E.I., churches, traveling ministers, a MacKay on the Hector, his wife's family, crossing the Atlantic during WWII, serving in the RAF, bombing missions, planes, ranks and

Date Recorded:1995-12-13
Duration:01:03:41

Courtney Maynard T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Maynard, Courtney
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Coutney Maynard of Port Hill, P.E.I. In this interview Courtney talks about WWII, thrashing, the 1930s, lobster, politics, dances, Lennox Island, trains, rum running, mussel mud, Summerside, tobacco, horse races, tractors, foxes, Milligan and Morrison, horses and sleighs, cars, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2006-02-01
Duration:01:03:02

Courtney Maynard T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Maynard, Courtney
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Date Recorded:2006-02-01
Duration:01:01:36

Cora Ferguson

Type:Interview
Contributor:Ferguson, Cora
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Cora Ferguson. In this interview Cora talks about her family history, her parents, Victoria, Dan Ferguson, schooners, cheese factories, entertainment, the phantom ship, Kay Wood, hockey, the Spanish Flu, home remedies, Christmas, lobster canneries, religion, hotels, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-02-09
Duration:01:03:22

Cook Reunion

Type:Interview
Contributor:Cook Family
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of a family reunion of the Cooks. Some people interviewed or mentioned in this tape include Jim Cook, Joe Cook, Charles Cook, Frank Cook, Bob Cook, Mary-Belle MacKay, Dan Cook, Gladys Cook, and Nanette Cook Trainor. Topics discussed include lobster fishing, sawmills, potato farming, school, Christmas, family in

Date Recorded:2000-08-06
Duration:01:03:39

Clive Bruce T3 [Tape Three]

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 bartering, cars, the railway, cancer, tough times, mussel mud, his father, ice, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-04-08
Duration:00:31:36

Cleaver and Ruby MacLean T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLean (Sherren), Ruby
Contributor:MacLean, Cleaveland M. "Cleaver"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Cleaveland "Cleaver" M. and Ruby (nee Sherren) MacLean of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview they talk about the old railway car shop, former businesses in Charlottetown, Founder's Hall, Clever's work on the railway, the Rocky Point Ferry, their marriage and honeymoon, Ruby going to work at a young age,

Date Recorded:2001-06-15
Duration:01:03:49

Clayton Ballum T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Ballum, Clayton N.
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Clayton Ballum of Tyne Valley, P.E.I. Clayton begins by telling about his grandfather making caskets and ghost stories. He then talks about home remedies, doctors, midwives, and planting by the moon. He then goes on to talk about tractors, horses, the 1956 ice storm, and the first telephones and cars. Clayton

Date Recorded:2003-07-10
Duration:01:03:55

Clarisse Gallant T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gallant, Clarisse
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Clarisse Gallant. In this interview Clarisse talks about nicknames, meeting her husband, courting, school, the convent, teachers, school, Christmas, teaching, fishing, Gus Gregory, fires, the Acadians, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:38:48

Christy Johnston

Type:Interview
Contributor:Johnston, Christy Isabelle
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Christy Isabelle Johnston of Long River and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Christy talks about school, home remedies, her brother, her parents, WWI, chores on the farm, horses, traveling, food, stores, mills, transportation, doctors, Sundays, her grandparents, funerals, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1997-09-08
Duration:01:03:39

Charlie Fraser T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Fraser, Charlie
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Chalrie Fraser from Georgetown. In this interview he is talking about railways in Borden and Mount Albion, a railway driver, the snow storm in 1923 and being stuck in Souris for a week, switching from steam to diesel, retiring from the rails, his best memories of working on the railway, things that trains hit,

Date Recorded:2002-04-01
Duration:00:53:06

Charlie Bell T4 [Tape Four]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bell, Charles Marvin "Charlie"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the third of four tapes of interviews with Charles Marvin "Charlie" Bell of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Charlie talks about the Spanish Flu, breaking the roads, his father and his illnesses, his mother and her work as a postmistress, Eaton's catalogues, electricity, indoor plumbing, washing machines, Sundays, his

Date Recorded:1999-01-26
Duration:01:03:16

Charlie Bell T2 [Tape Two]

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

Date Recorded:1995-12-07
Duration:01:03:26

Celia McCloskey T2 [Tape Two]

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

Cecil Ferguson

Type:Interview
Contributor:Ferguson, Cecil Kitchener
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Cecil Kitchener Ferguson of Charlottetown and Hampton, PEI. In this interview Cecil talks about cooking, his service in WWII, farming, Hampton, blacksmiths, horses, Christmas, his family, Sundays and religion, the phantom ship and ghost stories, hockey, skunks, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-11-10
Duration:01:30:52

Captain Thomas Trenholm T5 [Tape Five]

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

Date Recorded:1998-05-21
Duration:01:03:55

Captain Thomas Trenholm T11 [Tape Eleven]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
Contributor:Trenholm, Mary
Abstract:This is the eleventh tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. This interview begins with a discussion about eating different seabirds. Tom then begins a story about his father's muzzle-loader, but changes to the topic of cod and haddock fishing before finishing his original story. He then goes

Date Recorded:2006-12-14
Duration:01:35:33

Captain Thomas Trenholm T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Trenholm, Captain Thomas
Abstract:This is the first tape of several interviews with Captain Thomas Trenholm of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Captain Tom begins by telling about his father, Captain William Trenholm, a story about catching swordfish, and his childhood. He then tells about schooner races and his father buying the M. M. Gardner, trips down to Barbados, his

Date Recorded:1995-11-01
Duration:01:03:30

Captain Ben Pike T2 [Tape Two]

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 serving in the Canadian Merchant Navy during WWII, Roland Pickering, rough trips on the North Atlantic, seasickness, being wounded near Barbados during WWII, how he met his wife Thelma, how he joined the Merchant Navy, sailing

Date Recorded:1998-04-17
Duration:01:03:30

Bryer Jones

Type:Interview
Contributor:Jones, Bryer
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Bryer Jones. In this interview Bryer talks about school, career as a teacher, Prince of Wales College, H. B. MacLean and his family, Dr. George Dewar and other doctors, midwives, illnesses and home remedies, his grandparents, plane crashes, and the Hindenburg.
Date Recorded:2007-02-21
Duration:01:03:55

Brit. '99

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of interviews done in England in March of 1999. Interviewees included in the recording are Ivor Dunkerton and the Kington Ramblers. Topics discussed include cider, how cider is made, Herefordshire, Kington, walking through the countryside, Radnorshire, WWII, and wildlife.
Date Recorded:1999-03-23
Duration:01:03:32

Boswell Robertson T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Boswell Alexander
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Boswell Alexander Robertson of Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Boswell talks about home remedies, farming, the 1930s, potatoes, farm machinery, school, cookhouses, Christmas, radio, traveling salesmen, family, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-03-02
Duration:01:03:16

Boswell Robertson T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Boswell Alexander
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Boswell Alexander Robertson of Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Boswell talks about his family, home remedies, doctors, horses, pack peddlers and traveling salesmen, stores, Matthew and MacLean's, thrashing, Johnny Jim, life in the 1930s, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-03-02
Duration:01:03:12

Bobby and Arlene Clow

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Arlene
Contributor:Clow, Bobby
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Bobby and Arlene Clow of Hampshire, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about the history of the family store, how the business has changed over the years, how they run the store, goods sold there, wholesalers, meat and butchering, gasoline, eggs, and other local businesses.
Date Recorded:1995-03-13
Duration:01:03:45

Billy Wilkinson

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Wilkinson, Billy
Abstract:This is an interview with Billy Wilkinson of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Billy talks about the sugar woods, bears, bootlegging and moonshine, local businesses, cars and tractors, horses, school, tobacco, the railway, his family, the Halifax Explosion, and how maple syrup is made.
Date Recorded:1993-04-09
Duration:01:03:54

Bill Stewart T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Stewart, William McMillan "Bill"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with William "Bill" McMillan Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Bill talks about victory at Vimy Ridge, Canadian efforts there, his and his brothers who served in the war. He also talks about being exposed to mustard gas, his recovery in the hospital, and his return to the army soon after.
Date Recorded:1986
Duration:00:22:30

Bill Bruce

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bruce, Bill
Contributor:Bruce, John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Bill Bruce. In this interview Bill talks about his ancestors, cars, Sydney, flying, airplanes, WWII, Upton Airfield, Buzz Burling, pilots, Elton Woodside, bootleggers, St. Pierre, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:17:49

Benedict Callaghan [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Callaghan, Benedict
Contributor:Chad Locke
Contributor:Wallace, Stella
Abstract:
In this interview Stella Wallace is interviewing Benedict Callaghan about his family history at his home in Parkdale, Prince Edward Island on May 10th, 1982.
Date Recorded:1982-05-10
Duration:00:40:59

Babs Fitzgerald T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Fitzgerland, Terrence L. "Babs"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Terrence L. "Babs" Fitzgerald of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Babs talks about Chief Birtwhistle, his ancestry and the Fitzgerald family, the Wiggins side of his family, politics, horses and deliverymen in Charlottetown, his mother's ring and its connection to Admiral Lord Nelson, his mother's work

Date Recorded:1998-04-29
Duration:01:03:09

Avila Rogers T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Rogers (Mathieson), Avila
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Avila Rogers (nee Mathieson) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Avila talks about movies and plays, growing up in Charlottetown, WWI and WWII, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, life in the 1930s, her family and their involvement in politics, her family history, growing up on Water Street,

Date Recorded:2001-01-17
Duration:01:35:00

Austin and Vivian Graham T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Graham (White), Vivian
Contributor:Graham, Austin
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Austin and Vivian (nee White) Graham of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview the Grahams talk about their family history, farming, Hunter River, Stanley Bridge, Cavendish, potatoes, cars, gravel, checkers, pack peddlers, hockey, Lucy Maud Montgomery, mussel mud, ice, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-01-15
Duration:01:03:32

Arthur Lambe T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Lambe, Arthur R.
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Arthur R. Lambe of Charlottetown and Emerald, P.E.I. In this interview Arthur talks about Peter Power the blacksmith, working on the railway, his father, chores on the family farm, horses, his family, getting a job on the railway, different railway jobs, people he worked with, working as a foreman, rails and

Date Recorded:2005-05-20
Duration:01:03:38

Art Doyle T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Doyle, Art
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Art Doyle who talks about Mount Stewart, how small it has become and how much time he spent outside of it, shipbuilding, raising water levels and why Mount Stewart used to be good for oyster fishing. He goes on to talk about R.C. Clark who was a great business man, fishing, ferries, the history of the blueberry

Date Recorded:1995-03-10
Duration:01:03:55

Annie MacDougall T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDougall (McKay), Annie G.
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second interview with Annie G. MacDougall (nee McKay) of Bideford and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Annie talks about her family, snowstorms, traveling to Summerside and Charlottetown, teaching, radios and televisions, her father's carpentry work, her mother, entertainment, the Yankee Gales graves, cherry trees,

Date Recorded:2002-01-30
Duration:01:03:29

Ann Byrne T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Byrne, Bridget "Ann"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Bridget "Ann" Byrne of Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Ann talks about horses, her family history, groceries and stores, chores on the farm, school, the royal family, Boston, pack peddlers, the Spanish Flu, Father James MacDonald, blacksmiths, cars, Charlottetown, picnics, blueberries, Christmas, and

Date Recorded:1995-03-29
Duration:01:03:52

Angus "The Bank" MacGillivray

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacGillivray, Angus "The Bank"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Angus "The Bank" MacGillivray of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Angus talks about his year of rum running, Tiny Mason, rum runners and bootleggers, working at sawmills, fishing, and the end of rum running.
Date Recorded:1993-05-20
Duration:01:05:11

Alfred McGaughey

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McGaughey, John "Alfred"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with John "Alfred" McGaughey of Bonshaw, P.E.I. In this interview Alfred talks about lime kilns, his family property, the McGaughey family history, the ghost at Todd's Hollow, horses, farming, general stores, butter and cheese factories, mills, traveling to Charlottetown, church, wakes and funerals, working on a

Date Recorded:1995-08-28
Duration:01:03:28

Albert Murnaghan

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Murnaghan, John Albert
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Albert Murnaghan of Stratford and Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Albert talks about growing up in Charlottetown, school, Market Square, coal, snowstorms, rum running, businesses in Charlottetown, murder, and the Harland.
Date Recorded:2004-01-03
Duration:01:35:51

William "Pud" Beer T2 [Tape Two]

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,

Date Recorded:2008-02-06
Duration:01:03:29

William "Pud" Beer T1 [Tape One]

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

Date Recorded:2008-02-06
Duration:01:03:56

West Kent

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

Warren Leard T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Leard, Warren
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview continues with Warren Leard talking about his father's broken leg and its effect on his work and life, Norwegian ship called the Nanby getting stuck on shore, woring in Lumber camps in New Brunswick, and what kinds of wood he worked with.
Date Recorded:2003-07-24
Duration:01:03:26

Warren Leard T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Leard, Warren
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Warren Leard talking about the building of an O'Leary mill, and his grandfather also building and buying a mill, cutting lumber and different kinds of wood, fire and rebuilding of the mill in 1887, moving houses and buildings around PEI, growing wheat and barley, and his father breaking his leg.
Date Recorded:2003-07-24
Duration:01:34:51

Walter MacLure T2 [ Tape Two]

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,

Date Recorded:2003-12-11
Duration:01:03:56

Walter MacLure T1 [ Tape One]

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

Wally Andrew T4 [Tape Four]

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.

Date Recorded:2003-07-29
Duration:01:35:22

Wally Andrew T3 [Tape Three]

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

Date Recorded:2003-07-29
Duration:01:35:22

Wally Andrew T2 [Tape Two]

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

Date Recorded:2003-07-22
Duration:01:03:38

Wally Andrew T1 [Tape One]

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,

Date Recorded:2003-07-21
Duration:01:03:55

Violet MacEachern

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,

Date Recorded:1996-04-16
Duration:01:03:34

Viola Fraser

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

Vincent Elordieta T4 [Tape Four]

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

Date Recorded:1996-07-25
Duration:01:03:36

Vernon McCarvill T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McCarvill, Vernon
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Vernon McCarvill talking about working at the general store, grading eggs, moving mussle mud, swamp sand, his family, horse and sleighs, diptheria and the undertaker, home remedies, leaving Prince Edward Island and moving around until he settled in Ontario, working with Canada Packers and travelling with the

Date Recorded:2003-12-17
Duration:01:35:17

Vern Handrahan

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

Date Recorded:1994-08-10
Duration:00:57:11

Vance MacKay

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

Date Recorded:2003-07-31
Duration:01:03:45

Tom Bradley

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bradley, Tom
Contributor:Chad Locke
Contributor:Wallace, Stella?
Date Recorded:Unknown year

Tom and Marion Dunphy

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

Tom and Eileen Hunter

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,

Date Recorded:2007-02-21
Duration:01:03:33

Tiny Mason/Eddie MacLeod

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacEachern, Donnie
Contributor:Macleod, Eddie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Eddie MacLeod and Donnie MacEachern. In this interview they talk about Tiny Mason, rum runners, bootleggers, Captain Jimmy Brown, Angus "The Bank" MacGillivray, Hughie MacLeod, Archie MacPhee's store, dances, the 1930s, moose, horse, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:10

Tiger MacKie T2 [Tape Two]

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.

Date Recorded:1994-05-24
Duration:01:03:16

Tiger MacKie T1 [Tape One]

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

Date Recorded:1994-05-24
Duration:01:03:49

The Newports T2 [Tape Two]

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,

Date Recorded:1998-01-30
Duration:01:03:40

The Newports T1 [Tape One]

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

Date Recorded:1998-01-30
Duration:01:03:46

Tansy Tape

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, "

Date Recorded:1997-06-25
Duration:01:03:23

Sylvina Murphy

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

Date Recorded:2009-01-13
Duration:01:04:04

Syd Clay T3 [Tape Three]

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

Date Recorded:2002-10-01
Duration:01:03:39

Syd Clay T2 [Tape Two]

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

Syd Clay T1 [Tape One]

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

Susan Andrews

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

Sterling MacDonald

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

Date Recorded:1995-03-30
Duration:01:03:56

Stella McQuaid McDougall T1 [Tape One]

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

Stanley Stavert T2 [Tape Two]

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

Stanley Stavert T1 [Tape One]

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

Date Recorded:2001-01-26
Duration:01:35:15

St. Teresa Heritage Fair T2 [ Tape Two]

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

Date Recorded:2000-10-28
Duration:01:34:50

St. Teresa Heritage Fair T1 [ Tape One]

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

Smith Sisters

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Smith, Ausline Axworthy
Contributor:Smith, Dorothy Chandler
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Ausline and Dorothy Smith. In this interview the Smith Sisters talk about their parents, midwives, doctors, family, skating and hockey, Christmas, Wheatley River, cars, school, home remedies, postal workers, potato picking, WWII, courting, marriage, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:28

Sheldon Coffin

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

Date Recorded:1998-04-24
Duration:00:47:17

Sheldon and Florence Dixon

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

Date Recorded:1996-04-05
Duration:01:35:08

Sadie Acorn

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

Date Recorded:2000-11-28
Duration:01:03:46

Ruth VanIderstine T3 [Tape Three]

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

Date Recorded:1998-01-15
Duration:01:03:24

Ruth VanIderstine T1 [Tape One]

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

Ruth Stewart

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,

Date Recorded:1998-03-02
Duration:01:03:09

Ruth Herlihy

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

Ruth Bell

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,

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:04:13

Ruby Chappell

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

Date Recorded:2003-03-22
Duration:01:03:48

Royal White T2 [Tape Two]

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,

Date Recorded:2007-03-28
Duration:01:04:01

Royal White T1 [Tape One]

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

Roy Dickieson T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Dickieson, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Roy Dickieson. In this interview Roy talks about foxes, cars, mills, chickens, fairs, homemade clothes, milk, socials, his family, the Hindenburg, telephones, storms, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:42:16

Roy Dickieson T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Dickieson, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Roy Dickieson. In this interview Roy talks about his family, deep snow, the Spanish Flu, school, funerals, politics, doctors, home remedies, potatoes, horses, blacksmiths, cattle, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:23

Roy Clow T9 [Tape Nine]

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

Date Recorded:2006-02-01
Duration:01:03:14

Roy Clow T8 [Tape Eight]

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

Date Recorded:2003-07-15
Duration:01:35:57

Roy Clow T6 [Tape Six]

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

Date Recorded:2002-01-29
Duration:01:03:33

Roy Clow T4 [Tape Four]

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

Date Recorded:2001-01-24
Duration:01:03:38

Roy Clow T3 [Tape Three]

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

Date Recorded:2001-01-24
Duration:01:03:26

Roy Clow T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Stories as told by Roy Clow of Murray Harbour North that also include Sturgeon, Montague and the Arctic Sea. Tales of traveling doctors, Sealing, farm living, pack salesmen, earthquakes, horses, ice cream and a near death experience while welding in the Atlantic Ocean. Stories take place from 1920s-1950s.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:23

Roy Clow T17 [Tape Seventeen]

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

Date Recorded:2007-08-25
Duration:01:04:01

Roy Clow T16 [Tape Sixteen]

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

Date Recorded:2007-06-19
Duration:01:02:50

Roy Clow T15 [Tape Fifteen]

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

Date Recorded:2007-06-19
Duration:01:03:38

Roy Clow T14 [Tape Fourteen]

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

Date Recorded:2006-09-04
Duration:01:36:17

Roy Clow T12 [Tape Twelve]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Roy speaks of some of his firsts: buying his first boat, making his first moonshine and his first near death experience. He also talks of his neighbor Ben Miller and how he once stole a keg of rum from his brother Stanley. Roy also talks about work fishing when he was only 12, and about the time he and his good friend George once

Date Recorded:2006-08-11
Duration:01:04:06

Roy Clow T11 [Tape Eleven]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Roy
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Roy speaks about the entrepreneur Albert Griffin and his many adventures. Most notably his time spent as a rum runner and bootlegger. Mr. Griffin travels to St. Pierre Miquelon several times for "hand brand" alcohol and other forms of drink. On one occasion his boat is impounded by the French authorities, and he rescues it from their

Date Recorded:2006-07-25
Duration:01:03:25

Roy Clow T10 [Tape Ten]

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

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:55:39

Roy Clow T1 [Tape One]

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

Date Recorded:1998-04-09
Duration:01:03:36

Ross Down

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

Rosella McCarron-Gallant

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

Roma Mulligan T3 [Tape Three]

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,

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:02:56

Roma Mulligan T2 [Tape Two]

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

Roma Mulligan T1 [Tape One]

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

Roland Pickering T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pickering, Roland
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Roland Pickering. In this interview Roland talks about WWII, convoys, ships, burials at sea, Captain Pike, the Merchant Marines, rum running, sunken ships, drownings, French River, Christmas, potatoes, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:10

Robert Farquarson

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

Date Recorded:2007-01-11
Duration:01:36:06

Robert Corbett

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

Robbie Robertson T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Robbie Robertson talks about the milkman, fishing, fish prices, leaving for the States due to money, local stores, his brothers going on the Harvest Excursion, farming potatoes, doctors and remedies, and more stories about his family.
Date Recorded:1998-10-02
Duration:01:03:52

Robbie Robertson T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:In this interview with Robbie Robertson he talks about his father's shipbuilding, about the roads during his youth, trading fish during the Depression and how fishing has changed, rum running and tricks used to avoid the police, electricity, his first radio and the horrible condition of the roads during the 1930s. He goes on to talk

Date Recorded:1995-03-28
Duration:01:03:26

Richie Smith

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

Rev. Donald Nicholson T2 [Tape Two]

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

Date Recorded:1995-12-21
Duration:01:03:25

Rev. Donald Nicholson T1 [Tape One]

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

Reg Grady

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

Date Recorded:1994-07-27
Duration:00:52:20

Raymond Dixon

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

Date Recorded:1996-01-17
Duration:01:03:29

Ray Dawson T1 [Tape One]

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

Ray Brooks T4 [Tape Four]

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,

Date Recorded:2003-11-10
Duration:01:03:50