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Web Hayman T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Hayman, Web
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Web Hayman of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In this interview Web talks about Ed Mason, bootleggers, Thurston Cook, trucking, driving cattle and horses, working in Saskatchewan, trains, butchering, Tiny Mason, rum running, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:1993-05-19
  • Duration:01:03:21
Vernon McCarvill T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:McCarvill, Vernon
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview continues with Vernon McCarvill talking about his grandparents, stories from the Monaghan's funeral home, being a part of a large family, their cold family house and getting wood and what they would trade for it, road conditions in winter and using horses, cars, cows, travelling "stallion man", working with horses and
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  • Date Recorded:2004-01-07
  • Duration:01:35:27
Valerie Arsenault
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Arsenault (Gallant), Valerie
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Valerie Arsenault (nee Gallant) of Bloomfield, P.E.I. In this interview Valerie talks about her family, twist tobacco, home remedies, the Spanish Flu, tough times, Christmas, shopping, food, entertainment, peddlers, her friends, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2001-01-25
  • Duration:00:39:23
Tommy Duncan T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Duncan (Sweet), G. Pearl
  • Contributor:Duncan, Thomas S. "Tommy"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Thomas S. "Tommy" and G. Pearl (nee Sweet) Duncan of Woodstock, P.E.I. In this interview Tommy and Pearl talk about his age, school, doctors and his appendicitis, traveling to Summerside, home remedies, family, general stores, Coleman, Christmas, bartering, WWI, politics, horses, trains, cars, tractors, how
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  • Date Recorded:2000-10-06
  • Duration:01:34:31
Summerside Heritage Fair
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Summerside Heritage Fair
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is a recording of the Summerside Heritage Fair in Summerside, P.E.I. This recording includes interviews with Reg MacLellan, Randy Ross, George Dalton, Windsor Corney, Capt. Elmer Matheson, Donald Baker, Sparky Cameron, Sally Wedge Wynn, Elaine Sharp, Frances Larkin, and Daniel Cantin. Topics covered include firemen, policemen,
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  • Date Recorded:2002-02-24
  • Duration:00:47:48
Stanley Lord
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Lord, Stanley Windsor
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Stanley Windsor Lord of Crapaud and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview Stanley talks about his family and their work on schooners, growing up in Victoria, Christmas, lobster fishing, the Harland, serving in the navy during WWII, sinking German submarines, playing hockey for the Victoria Unions, the Nellie J.
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  • Date Recorded:1995-12-14
  • Duration:01:03:38
Sandy Fraser
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Fraser, Sandy
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Sandy Fraser of Halifax, NS and Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Sandy talks about his family, the Halifax Explosion, growing up in Halifax, his parents, working at various hotels including the Nova Scotian in Halifax and the Charlottetown Hotel, bootleggers, WWII, taxi drivers, Charlottetown, and
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  • Date Recorded:2008-02-21
  • Duration:01:04:15
Ruth VanIderstine T2 [Tape Two]
  • 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 home children, her birth, her psychic abilities and forerunners, her family, funerals, Vernon Bridge, the family farm, her childhood, playing outdoors, baseball, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:1998-01-15
  • Duration:01:03:11
Roy Hermann
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1996-01-09
  • Duration:01:03:37
Roy Clow T7 [Tape Seven]
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2008-12
  • Duration:01:03:20
Roy Clow T5 [Tape Five]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Clow, Roy
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:Roy Clow tells stories of the Georgetown Exhibition, showing cattle and the brawls that broke out between Gerogetown and Lower Montague. He then goes on to speak of metal working and repairs of cast iron goods and how he arrived in the fishing business. Roy Talks about how he paid $72 for his boat, and made his own gear, along with
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  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:03:24
Roy Clow T19 [Tape Nineteen]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Clow, Roy
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:The last of Roy Clows interviews continues talking about Joe Condon's love of lobster and never getting three of his trucks registered. He goes on to talk about Ralph Condon and their school days, his career in the Fisheries, becoming a second mate of the Seakness and getting the untrained captain fired, Reg Macdonald the bootlegger
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  • Date Recorded:2008-02-08
  • Duration:01:04:15
Robbie Robertson T4 [Tape Four]
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1996-04-26
  • Duration:01:03:35
Robbie Robertson T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Robertson, Robbie
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:In this interview Robbie Robertson talks about his family, his father being a fisherman and his mother dying when he was young, one brother joining the Navy along with other locals, burials then and now, and different kinds of coffins. He goes on to talk about his school days, the prices of fish, his first time lobster fishing and
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-28
  • Duration:01:03:34
Raymond Patton T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Patton, Raymond
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview with Raymond Patton begins with a discussion of his father's work as a blacksmith. The conversation then moves on to farming, then on to the Mason family and fishing. Raymond goes on to tell about Ed and Tiny Mason, as story about his father Scott going to town for coal, and working in the woods. Raymond and Dutch
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  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:03:26
Polly Gulak T1 [Tape One]
  • 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
Pat Hennessey T2 [Tape Two]
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1999-01-15
  • Duration:01:03:35
Mickey Place T2 [Tape Two]
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1997-02-14
  • Duration:01:03:34
Mary Livingstone
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Livingstone (Bryenton), Mary
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Mary Livingstone (nee Bryenton) of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Mary talks about growing up on Union Road, trains, cars, horses, the farm, church, Christmas, the mail route, her siblings, homemade goods, dances, movies, her siblings, the 1930s, Charlottetown, sewing, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2009-02-26
  • Duration:01:03:06
Maisie Adams T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Adams (Lamont), Maisie
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Maisie Adams (nee Lamont) of French River and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Maisie talks about her family, rum running and bootlegging, her brother Donald, cars, radio, traveling, dances and house parties, Christmas, horses, planting by the moon, home remedies, Jim Sims, ghosts and forerunners, school,
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  • Date Recorded:1997-04-11
  • Duration:01:03:05
MacKinnons T1 [Tape One]
  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-03
  • Duration:01:03:21
MacDonald Bros. T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacDonald, Donald
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Macdonald, David
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Donald and David MacDonald, brothers from Kinross, P.E.I. In this interview the MacDonald brothers talk about cobblers, cars, family, Christmas, apples, farming, horses, superstitions, potatoes, moonshine and liquor, pigs, cattle, thrashing, the SS Harland, homemade goods, tractors, their father Murdoch
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  • Date Recorded:2010-01-18
  • Duration:01:03:10
Mac Dixon T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Dixon, Mac
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Mac Dixon. In this interview Mac talks about the 1930s, blacksmiths, general stores, his father, hockey, Victoria, radio, cars, the Halifax Explosion, tractors, Christmas, teaching, rum, horses, mills, walking, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:03:21
Lucy Murnaghan
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Murnaghan, Lucy
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Lucy Murnaghan of Summerville, P.E.I. In this interview Lucy talks about her family, home remedies, school, horses, work on the farm, her first job, cars, snow, food, fiddlers and dances, entertainment, traveling, Sundays, electricity, telephones, pigs, and pack peddlers.
  • Date Recorded:2008-09-17
  • Duration:01:03:45
Lucy LeClair
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:LeClair (Gallant), Lucy
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Lucy LeClair (nee Gallant) of Rustico and Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Lucy talks about her grandparents, WWII, sewing, her brothers, her parents, moving to Charlottetown, home remedies, fishing, school, how she met her husband Leonard, her marriage, Christmas, church, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:35:02
Louise Moase
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Moase (Cairns), Louise
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Louise Moase (nee Cairns) of New Annan, P.E.I. In this interview Louise talks about her birth, the end of WWI, her family, home remedies, school, life in the 1930s, life on the farm, homemade goods, her husband, her wedding, traveling in the winter, storms, Summerside, quiet Sundays, entertainment, and
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  • Date Recorded:1999-10-29
  • Duration:00:47:36
Lloyd Weeks T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Weeks, Benjamin Lloyd
  • Abstract:This interview is with Benjamin Lloyd Weeks of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Lloyd talks about his family's coal business, city dumps, wharves, ships, shipping, working on ships with his father, rum running, his family, Drake the iceman, Chief Birtwhistle, and his friends.
  • Date Recorded:1996-04-24
  • Duration:01:35:37
Lillian Doull Clark
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Clark (Doull), Lillian
  • Contributor:Clark, Howard
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Lillian (nee Doull) Clark and her husband Howard. In this interview they talk about family, ice boats, Cape Traverse, deep snow, lobster canneries, transportation, ferries, and discuss various topics while looking at their photo album.
  • Date Recorded:1996-05-10
  • Duration:01:03:43
Leo Farrell T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Farrell, Leo
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Leo Farrell of Rosehill, P.E.I. In this interview Leo talks about organic potato farming, horses, mussel mud, orchards, cheese and cheese factories, pack peddlers, seafood, a cable ferry, fox ranching, rum, playing the fiddle, dances, entertainment, restaurants, radio, fiddle players, and a plane crash in
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  • Date Recorded:1999-01-19
  • Duration:01:03:42
Leo "Sailor" MacDonald T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacDonald, Leo "Sailor"
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:Leo "Sailor" MacDonald was the police chief of Springhill, Nova Scotia from 1952-1984, the longest serving chief in Canada. In this interview he discusses his home town of Springhill and some of the most notable expriences of his life. Mr. MacDonald talks mostly about his baseball career as a young man, when he was seen as one of the
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  • Date Recorded:1994-03-08
  • Duration:01:04:03
Leighton Coulson
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Coulson, Leighton J.
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with J. Leighton Coulson of Sea View, P.E.I. In this interview Leighton plays some tunes on the harmonica and talks about his family, school, snow, lobster fishing, foxes, horses, farming, church, tobacco, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2009-01-12
  • Duration:01:04:05
Kathleen Cameron T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Cameron, Kathleen C.
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Kathleen C. Cameron of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Kathleen talks about coal, farm animals, horses, going to the Union Commercial College in Summerside, her stenography work, different jobs she had, Brace and MacKay's, CNR, fox ranching, movie houses, traveling, trains, her family, the Harvest
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  • Date Recorded:1998
  • Duration:01:04:18
Joyce Crane
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Crane (Gawn), Joyce
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Joyce Crane (nee Gawn) of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. and Croydon, England. In this interview Joyce talks about life growing up in England, her family, serving in the WAAF during WWII, German bombing of England, meeting her husband Bruce, and moving to the Island with him after the war.
  • Date Recorded:2003-08-04
  • Duration:01:03:40
Jennie MacLean T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacLean (Maynard), Jennie Pearl
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Jennie Pearl MacLean (nee Maynard) of Port Hill and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Jennie talks about blacksmiths, her family, home remedies, doctors, her birth, concerts and plays, Christmas, the Titanic, WWI and WWI, school, chores on the family farm, cars, horses, traveling, working in Boston, the
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  • Date Recorded:1999-02-04
  • Duration:01:03:18
Jeanette McVittie Marshall T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Marshall (McVittie), Jeanette "Jessie"
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Jeanette "Jessie" (nee McVittie) Marshall of Westmoreland and Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Jeanette talks about Christmas, the Lucky Birds, cars, entertainment, horses, socials, pack peddlers, doctors, her husband's family, the Tanton, rum and dances, Sundays, Jessie Chisholm, and various other topics
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  • Date Recorded:1998-03-02
  • Duration:01:03:49
Janie Pat MacLellan
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:MacLellan, Janie Pat
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Janie Pat MacLellan of Arlington, P.E.I. In this interview Janie talks about work on the family farm, her family, deep snow, sleighs, horses, school, Christmas, home remedies, WWI, the Spanish Flu, life during the 1930s, homemade goods, seafood, pack peddlers, Sundays, cars, apples, potatoes, and various
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  • Date Recorded:1999-01-02
  • Duration:01:03:44
Howard Schurman
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Schurman, Howard
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with Howard Schurman of Summerside. In this interview Howard talks about his family home, being a farmer, his education, staying home during WWI, The Bedeque Ddairy, horses, foxes, The Halifax Explosion, rum running, the 1930s, dogs, ice boats, telephones and radios, his deed to the Schurman home, politics, mussel
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  • Date Recorded:1994-10-31
  • Duration:01:03:28
Heffells T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Heffell, Harry Holbourn
  • Contributor:Heffell, Marjorie
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Harry Holbourn and Marjorie (Somers) Heffell of Travellers Rest, P.E.I. In this interview Harry and Marjorie talk about horses, the Raynors, religion and Sundays, rum running, ghosts and forerunners, funerals, their half brother Jack and his mechanic work, doctors and home remedies, farm
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  • Date Recorded:1997-04-11
  • Duration:01:03:10
Harold Linkletter T1 [Tape One]
  • 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
Gus Gregory T3 [Tape Three]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gregory, James Agustus "Gus"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This tape is the second interview with Augustus James "Gus" Gregory of Souris, P.E.I. Gus begins by telling about local mills, catching lobsters in the earl 1900s, and superstitions. He then talks about his family and the history of the Souris area. He mentions blacksmiths, starch factories, wakes and funerals, crossing the Atlantic
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  • Date Recorded:1998-01-27
  • Duration:01:03:20
Gus Gregory T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gregory, James Agustus "Gus"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This interview is with James Augustus "Gus" Gregory from Souris, P.E.I. Gus begins by telling about life in the 1930s, fishing, and his father. He then talks about farming, electricity, horses, and blacksmiths. Gus then goes on to tell about fishing and different factories and fishing operations in the Souris area. He tells stories
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-28
  • Duration:01:02:57
Gordon Stewart T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Stewart, Gordon
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Gordon Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Gordon talks about what Charlottetown was like when he was a growing up, snow removal and roads, exhibitions, the end of WWI, summer vacation, fishing, hockey, curling, baseball, bootleggers and rum runners, and old businesses in
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  • Date Recorded:2004-01-27
  • Duration:01:03:23
Gordon Dockendorff
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Dockendorff, Gordon
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
  • Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Gordon Dockendorff. In this interview Gordon talks about his family history, Native Americans in Maine, crossing the ice, storms, his father, the 1930s, cars, bears, his ancestors, WWII, working in Charlottetown at a foundry, Bruce Stewart's, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:00:47:28
Glenn Murphy
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Murphy (Campbell), Glenn
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Glenn (nee Campbell) Murphy of Irishtown, PEI. In this interview Glenn talks about her name, her grandparents, home remedies, marriage, the Spanish Flu, cars, Lucy Maud Montgomery, her mother's cooking and baking, the Hindenburg, quiet Sundays, quilting and hooking, mussel mud, horses, Christmas, and various
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  • Date Recorded:2009-01-12
  • Duration:01:03:32
Gill Bros. T3 [Tape Three]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Gill, Johnny
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Johnny Gill of Elliotvale, P.E.I. In this interview Johnny talks about his father's blacksmith shop, the work he did, sleighs and wagons, wheels and tires, painting, horses, machine work, their blacksmith shop and their equipment, apprentices, and the introduction of cars.
  • Date Recorded:1999-09-30
  • Duration:00:53:45
George Wooton T3 [Tape Three]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Wooton, George
  • Abstract:This is an interview with George Wooton of Charlottetown and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about the Orient Hotel, church picnics and other social gatherings and entertainment, Charlottetown, his work in journalism and photography, fires, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2006-02-07
  • Duration:01:03:10
George Wooton T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Wooton, George
  • Abstract:This is an interview with George Wooton of Charlottetown and Victoria, P.E.I. In this interview George talks about his family history, mills, his father and his work with horses and the mail, Breadalbane, snow, cars, doctors, life on the family farm, egg trading, Crapaud, trains, Victoria, school, hockey, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2006-01-27
  • Duration:01:02:20
Frank Whelan T1 [Tape One]
  • 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
Florence Smith
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Smith (Millar Clow), Florence
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Florence (Millar Clow) Smith of Boston, Massachusetts. In this interview Florence talks about the history of the Clows and the Millars from Murray Harbour. She also talks about her life in Boston, the 1930s, vacations on the Island, her parents, Christmas, and her family.
  • Date Recorded:2007-08-13
  • Duration:01:03:29
Flo Turner T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacDonald, Dougall "Dunkie"
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Turner, Florence Charlotte "Flo"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Florence Charlotte "Flo" Turner of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Also included on this tape is Dougall Dunkie MacDonald. In this interview they talk about Tiny and Ed Mason, rum running and bootlegging, Stormy Sandy, fishing, lobster and fish canneries, fires, local families, dances, cars, and peddlers.
  • Date Recorded:1993-02-28
  • Duration:01:03:48
Everett MacDougall T1 [Tape One]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacDougall, Everett
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Everett MacDougall of Glenwood and Vernon Bridge, PEI. In this interview Everett talks about blacksmiths, his father and grandfather, his father's store, horses, dating, cars, rum running, Glenwood and O'Leary, businesses, traveling salesmen, mussel mud, egg grading, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2007-01
  • Duration:01:04:03
Ethel Thompson
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson (Leard), Ethel
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Ethel Thomson (nee Leard) of Tryon, P.E.I. In this interview Ethel talks about her family, Christmas, midwives and doctors, church and Sundays, chores on the family farm, cars, school, electricity, painting, funerals, courting, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:03:08
Elsie Woodside
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Contributor:Woodside, Elsie
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Elsie Woodside from Clinton, P.E.I. In this interview Elsie talks about her family, midwives and doctors, snow, farming, her husband Elton "The Flying Farmer" Woodside and his airplane, their airstrip, flying, pilots, mussel mud, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2010-01-24
  • Duration:01:03:05
Elmer and Amy MacDonald T2 [Tape 2]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:MacDonald (Malone), Amy
  • Contributor:MacDonald, Elmer Joseph
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer Joseph and Amy MacDonald (nee Malone) of Souris, PEI. In this interview Elmer and Amy talk about potatoes, fishing, farming, tractors, cars, horses, fishing, life during the 1930s, school, Matthew and MacLean's, Sundays and religion, teaching, their marriage, radio, rum, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:2002-04-04
  • Duration:01:03:17
Earl Kennedy
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Kennedy, Earl
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Earl Kennedy. In this interview Earl talks about oak trees that his family bought from the Norton family which still stand on his property and his father's return from WWI with tuberculosis.
  • Date Recorded:1998-04-22
  • Duration:00:09:34
Dr. Gordon Lea T2 [Tape Two]
  • Type:Interview
  • Contributor:Lea, Dr. R. Gordon
  • Contributor:MacKay, Paul
  • Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
  • Abstract:This is an interview with Dr. R. Gordon Lea of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Dr. Lea talks about WWII, cars, his education, his father, cattle, politics, church, family, the Rogersons, electricity, Victoria, and various other topics.
  • Date Recorded:1999-02-05
  • Duration:01:03:06
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
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
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  • 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,
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  • Date Recorded:2001-06-15
  • Duration:01:03:49
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 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2006-12-14
  • Duration:01:35:33
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
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
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,
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  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2005-05-20
  • Duration:01:03:38
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,
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  • Date Recorded:2002-01-30
  • Duration:01:03:29
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
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  • 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,
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  • 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
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  • 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
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,
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  • 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 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
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  • 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,
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  • 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,
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  • Date Recorded:1996-04-16
  • Duration:01:03:34
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
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  • Date Recorded:1996-07-25
  • Duration:01:03:36
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
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  • Date Recorded:2003-07-31
  • Duration:01:03:45
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,
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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,
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  • 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
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  • 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, "
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  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2009-01-13
  • Duration:01:04:04
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
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  • Date Recorded:1995-03-30
  • Duration:01:03:56
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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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,
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  • Date Recorded:1998-03-02
  • Duration:01:03:09
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
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  • 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,
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  • 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 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 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
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  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:2002-01-29
  • Duration:01:03:33
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 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
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  • Date Recorded:2007-06-19
  • Duration:01:02:50
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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:00:55:39
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
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,
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  • Date Recorded:Unknown year
  • Duration:01:02:56