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Vincent Elordieta T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Elordieta, Vincente Doroteo "Vincent"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the third of four tapes with Vincent Doroteo Elordieta of Georgetown, P.E.I. In this interview Vincent talks about different jobs on ships, working on ships during WWII, the Panama Canal, storms at sea, superstitions, Sundays and funerals at sea, forerunners, U-boats, laying cable during WWII, being torpedoed, battles at sea,

Date Recorded:1996-05-09
Duration:01:03:36

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.

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

Date Recorded:2008-02-21
Duration:01:04:15

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

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:24

Roy Clow T13 [Tape Thirteen]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clow, Roy
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview with Roy Clow begins with stories about Roy's service in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He begins by telling about joining the navy and being given the duty of instructing new recruits due to his experience at sea. Roy then tells about his friend, Lester MacKeeman, and his experience as a Prisoner of War

Date Recorded:2006-09-04
Duration:01:02:53

Roland Pickering T1 [Tape One]

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 snowstorms, his ancestors, blacksmiths, family, ships, Peter McNutt, lobster factories, fishing, the Halifax Explosion, WWI, the Spanish Flu, courting, his wife, home remedies, the phantom ship, cars, Jim Tuplin, the Merchant Marines, WWII, and various

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:15

Rich Wilson

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Wilson, Rich
Abstract:This is an interview with Rich Wilson. In this interview Rich talks about his father's service in WWII with the U.S. Navy.
Date Recorded:2000-06-11
Duration:00:12:25

Reg Dean

Type:Interview
Contributor:Dean, Reg
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Reg Dean. In this interview Reg talks about Trenton Car Works, coal, trams, schooners, school, his first job, baseball, hockey, his father's store, old businesses, WWII, meeting Babe Ruth, horses, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1994-04-24
Duration:00:50:16

Peter Whitty and Mary O'Hanley

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:O'Hanley, Mary
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Whitty, Peter
Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Whitty and May O'Hanley of Souris, P.E.I. In this interview Peter and May talk about Matthew and MacLean's, peddlers, Souris, coal, Christmas, home remedies, WWII, fish flakes, trains, family, Dr. Gus, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-04-08
Duration:01:03:48

Orkney T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a recording of Dutch's trip to Orkney, Scotland. Dutch interviews several residents including John Rendall. Some topics covered include the Thomson family history, Orkney, and WWII.
Date Recorded:1999-03-02
Duration:01:03:10

Merchant Navy

Type:Interview
Contributor:Crew, Norman
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:James, Donald
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Yeaden, Edison
Abstract:This interview is with Donald James from Pleasant Harbor NS, Norman Crew from Newfoundland, and Edison Yeaden discussing the Merchant Navy. It starts off with Norman Crew and he is talking about the Merchant Navy, life at sea, ships carrying war-brides, children and wounded soldiers, his Newfoundland background and his family, air

Date Recorded:2004-09-24
Duration:01:03:30

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

Mary Hancox

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Hancox, Mary
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Mary Hancox. In this interview Mary talks about her family, WWI and WWII, Christmas, life in Manchester, meeting her husband, her wedding, moving to Canada, living in Toronto, life in England, and her brother.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:01:29

MacRae Sisters T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacRae, Evelyn
Contributor:MacRae, Mary
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Mary and Evelyn MacRae. In this interview the sisters talk about they lighthouse they lived in, church, boats, cars, lobster canneries, their father, their siblings, movies, Christmas, blacksmiths, home remedies, their mother, rum running, their grandparents, Sundays, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1997-02-21
Duration:01:03:31

Mac Dixon T4 [Tape Four]

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 shipping, thrashing, horses, moonshine and rum, politics, hockey, house parties, fiddlers, Steven Sherren the pilot, traveling, Bill Creamer, ghosts, Sundays, lobster, Jimmy Quinn, Martha Walker, WWII, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:58:31

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

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

Lloyd Gates T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gates, Lloyd
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Lloyd Gates of West Royalty, Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Lloyd talks about his service in WWII with the RCAF, driving, serving in France, Holland, coming home after the war, changes in West Royalty, hauling ice, the end of the mill, home remedies, radio, the Upton Airfield, Christmas, and various

Date Recorded:2009-01
Duration:00:32:06

Kay Jelley T6 [Tape Six]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Jelley, Kathleen H. "Kay"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the last of six tapes with Kathleen "Kay" H. Jelley of Freeland, Unionvale, and O'Leary P.E.I. In this interview Kay talks about a fire at Prince of Wales College, poetry, Christmas, ghosts, Lenie Bolger, dancing, church, homemade goods, peddlers, traveling, radio, nursing, Dr. George of O'Leary, and WWII blackouts and

Date Recorded:2004-01-07
Duration:01:03:39

Kay Jelley T5 [Tape Five]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Jelley, Kathleen H. "Kay"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the fifth of six tapes with Kathleen "Kay" H. Jelley of Freeland, Unionvale, and O'Leary P.E.I. In this interview Kay talks about her father's horses, family coming home from away for the summers, the name Swabey, her parents, her siblings, potato and berry picking, fish, and washing clothes.
Date Recorded:2004-01-07
Duration:01:03:42

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

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

Johnny Reid T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Reid, Johnny Henry
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Johnny Henry Reid of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Johnny talks about his parents and his family history, Charlottetown, Christmas, school, schooners and the waterfront, selling moonshine, Johnny's Fish and Chips, working in Amherst, his marriage, the Prince Edward Lounge, Stompin' Tom Connors, and

Date Recorded:2009-03-17
Duration:01:04:00

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

Date Recorded:1999-02-04
Duration:01:03:18

Jean Down T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Down (Hamm), Jean
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Jean Down (nee Hamm) of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Jean talks about her father's service in WWI, the letters he sent home, his life after the war, and her husband Ross.
Date Recorded:2007-02-07
Duration:00:28:59

Jean Down T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Down (Hamm), Jean
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Jean Ross (need Hamm) of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Jean talks about her family, growing up in Charlottetown, how she met her husband, school, her aunt Addie Hamm, her parents, and readings of her father's letters from his service in WWI.
Date Recorded:2007-02-07
Duration:01:03:41

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

Date Recorded:1998-01-27
Duration:01:03:20

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

Date Recorded:2009-01-12
Duration:01:03:32

Fred De Jonge

Type:Interview
Contributor:De Jonge, Meeuwise Ferdinand "Fred"
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Meeuwise Ferdinand "Fred" De Jonge from Hoek, Holland talking about his family heritage, his schooling, the war and Germans invading Belgium, France, and Holland, changes in food and farming, German soliders billeted in the village and how it affected them, V1 and V2 rockets, Canadians coming into the war, 2000

Date Recorded:2006-01-17
Duration:01:02:54

Fred Black

Type:Interview
Contributor:Black, Lt.-Col. Charles Frederick
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Lt.-Col. Charles Frederick "Fred" Black of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Fred talks about his family history, Charlottetown, family businesses, school, his first jobs, WWI, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, home remedies, his family going to California, the military history of his family, his

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:34:05

Frank Vickery

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Vickery, Frank N.
Abstract:This is an interview with Frank N. Vickery of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Frank talks about his service in the navy during WWII, sailing on the HMCS Chambly, U-Boats, survivors, depth charges, mail, leave, Scotland, Churchill, and various other topics related to his service.
Date Recorded:2000-02-10
Duration:00:31:00

Fiddler MacDonald T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacDonald, James "Fiddler"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Side A is a break down of Fiddler's war time experiences. Where he got his his training, and where he served. He gives out details about his injuries, and how he incurred them. He describes what it's like to be shot and how many Germans he killed. Mr. MacDonald also discusses what he did after the war, and how he came back to PEI on a

Date Recorded:1994-11-08
Duration:01:03:46

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

Elmer Waugh T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Waugh, Audrey
Contributor:Waugh, Elmer
Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Elmer Waugh of f Wilmot Valley and Summerside, P.E.I. It includes his wife Audrey Waugh (nee Simmons). This interview begins with Audrey telling about her relation to King George III and Queen Elizabeth. She also talks about how she and Elmer met. Then Elmer tells about farming, potatoes,

Date Recorded:2003-11-28
Duration:01:03:36

Elmer Furguson T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Furguson, Elmer
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Elmer Furguson. In this interview Elmer talks about his family history, his parents, the railway, his siblings, WWII, Christmas, school, Market Square, Davis and Fraser's, Canada Packers, killing pigs, the Halifax Explosion, horses, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:31

Ed Wood T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Wood, Ed
Abstract:This is an interview with Ed Wood. In this interview Ed talks about the Harvest Excursion, cars, the Halifax Explosion, midwives, home remedies, homemade clothing, stores, planes, Pownal, boxing, rum runners, Christmas, pack peddlers, WWII, farming, skating, hockey, horses, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:01:32

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 Brooks T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview Ray talks about eggs, blacksmiths, travel, farming, sea captains, fishing, and fertilizer. He also talks about ice cutting, radios and telephones, trains, starch factories, and his honey business.
Date Recorded:2003-11-07
Duration:01:03:51

Ralph Gallant T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about moving to Sasketchewan on the Harvest Excursion at age 14, life out West, signing up for WWII at age 15, his father and his service in WWI, the family home, horses, lobster fishing, his mother, and home remedies.
Date Recorded:1999-02-11
Duration:01:03:21

Ralph Gallant T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gallant, Amelia
Contributor:Gallant, John "Ralph"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with John "Ralph" and Amelia Gallant of Summerside and Kensington, P.E.I. In this interview Ralph talks about his family, his service in WWII, his work in coal mines, and his time spent in jail. Amelia talks about her family, how she met Ralph and their marriage, raising their 14 children while working as a waitress

Date Recorded:1997-10-22
Duration:01:03:44

Polly Gulak T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gulak (Bezan), Polly
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Polly Gulak (nee Bezan). In this interview Polly talks about the Ukrainian and Romanian cultures and their languages, moving around, her parents, her siblings, immigration, deep snow, doctors, rationing during WWII, traveling to Romania, Flora Cobb, kindness, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2009-09-10
Duration:00:28:25

Peter and Margaret LeClair

Type:Interview
Contributor:LeClair (Doucette), Margaret Alda
Contributor:LeClair, Peter Alyre
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Alyre and Margaret Alda (nee Doucette) LeClair of Charlottetown and North Rustico, P.E.I. In this interview Peter and Margaret talk about the Hindenburg, nicknames, Margaret's Acadian heritage, school, family, butchers, Market Square, horses and horse trading, mussel mud, rum running, potato picking,

Date Recorded:2000-03-12
Duration:01:03:15

Oscar Campbell

Type:Interview
Contributor:Campbell, Robert "Oscar"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Robert "Oscar" Campbell of Borden-Carleton, P.E.I. In this interview Oscar tells about his family and life growing up in Borden, German P.O.W.s, the Spanish Flu, working as a diver for the CNR and on the ferries, rum running and bootlegging, hockey, cars, The Singing Cowboy, and The Great Depression.
Date Recorded:2003-10-21
Duration:01:36:08

Oliver Smith T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Smith, Oliver Sterling
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Oliver Sterling Smith of Mt. Stewart, PEI. In this interview Oliver talks about Mt. Stewart, his house, rum running, life during the 1930s, shipbuilding, fishing, his service in the military during WWII, the SS Harland, tuna fishing, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1996-01-10
Duration:01:03:48

Muriel MacKay T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Muriel
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Muriel MacKay of Albany, P.E.I. In this interview Muriel talks about her family history, Christmas, WWI and WWII, the Halifax Explosion, the Spanish Flu, school, Prince of Wales College, teaching, horses, chores on the farm, trips to Charlottetown and Summerside, cars, snowstorms, funerals, pack peddlers,

Date Recorded:1996-01-04
Duration:01:03:33

Minnie Langille T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Langille (Wilson), Minnie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Minnie Langille (nee Wilson) of River Hedgeville, NS. In this interview talks about traveling in the winter, entertainment, Christmas, socials, food, her parents, homemade soap, horses, WWII, the 1930s, her family in the United States, rationing, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:32:32

Mildred Smith

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Smith (Hardy), Mildred
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Mildred Smith (nee Hardy) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Mildred talks about her family, growing up in Charlottetown, snow, telephones, trains, traveling on the ice, school, Charlottetown businesses, her first husband, WWII, Christmas, markets, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2010-04-20
Duration:01:04:17

Mary Sage T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Sage, Mary
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Mary Sage talking about her grandparents on both sides of her family, home remedies, becoming a teacher, quiet Sundays, her father's workshop, the ferry lodge being built, leaving PEI for Nova Scotia to get a job, stories about her father and his many jobs, Christmas time, Dr. Lester and the death of her mother

Date Recorded:2007-01-16
Duration:01:35:27

Mary Morrissey

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Morrissey, Mary
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Mary Morrissey talking about her grandparents from Springfield, home rememdies, her father James and his farm, her mother and coils of hay, teaching school and women's jobs, getting sick with the Spanish Flu, her first teaching jobs, polio affecting her brother Leo, a travelling tailor, self sufficinecy, her big

Date Recorded:2004-01-08
Duration:01:03:20

Marguerite Stewart T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Stewart, Gordon
Contributor:Stewart, Marguerite
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Marguerite Stewart talking about deliveries to the cellar in the house on School Street, where they shopped in Charlottetown, her grandfather and the Salvation Army, how she met her husband Gordon, working in a dress shop, an interview to sing in New York City, singing on CFCY, Christmas, the Cudmore and

Date Recorded:2004-01-28
Duration:01:03:13

Manson Murchison

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Murchison, Manson
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Manson Murchison talking about his families burial place, visting a Murchison monument in Scotland, and his ancestors. He goes on to talk about meeting his wife after WWII, lighthouses, how they worked and his life as a keeper, an ice storm in 1960, installing fog horns, a local historian, and the erosion of

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:42

Mae Ames T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Ames, Mae
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Mae Ames of Manchester, England. In this interview Mae talks about her work in theatre, pantomimes, living in Manchester, Christmas, WWII, her grandfather, he connection to the MacNeils, living with her aunt and uncle, her uncle Gus and his wealth, home remedies, food, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-01-30
Duration:01:03:39

Mae Ames T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Ames, Mae
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Mae Ames of Manchester, England. In this interview Mae talks about growing up in Manchester during WWII, working as a nurse during the war, rationing, her wedding, blitzes and bombings, air raids and shelters, Christmas, working at a munitions and airplane factory, gas masks, how she met her husband, courting

Date Recorded:1998-01-30
Duration:01:03:41

MacDonald Bros. T1 [Tape One]

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 home children, Orwell, school, Gaelic, their family history, doctors, forerunners, snowstorms, cars, local businesses, egg grading and trading, locals, church and religion, and Donald's service in

Date Recorded:2010-01-18
Duration:01:03:03

Mac Dixon T3 [Tape Three]

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 his wedding, cars, church, home remedies, stores, mills, his family, Victoria, pianos and piano players, WWII, local characters, his parents, his grandfather, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:03:16

Louis MacDonald T4 [Tape Four]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDonald, Louis Richard
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Louis Richard MacDonald of Cornwall, P.E.I. In this interview Louis talks about working in Halifax, WWII, pack peddlers, his father, hockey, school, winters, the telephone, North River, Jack Ellsworth, rum running, Cornwall, clothes, stores, the Upton Airfield, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-11-25
Duration:01:03:41

Louis MacDonald T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDonald, Louis Richard
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Louis Richard MacDonald of Cornwall, P.E.I. In this interview Louis talks about home remedies, ghosts, the Hindenburg, the family farm, the Harvest Excursion, Charlottetown businesses, entertainment, cars, politics, radio, the Harland, and working in Halifax during WWII.
Date Recorded:2002-11-25
Duration:01:03:48

Louis MacDonald T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDonald, Louis Richard
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Louis Richard MacDonald of Cornwall, P.E.I. In this interview Louis talks about the background of Cornwall, his family history, his siblings, the family farm, doctors, WWI and WWII, telephones, illnesses, ghosts, his father, the MacDonalds, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2002-11
Duration:01:03:42

Lorne Stevenson

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Stevenson, J. Lorne
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with J. Lorne Stevenson of New Glasgow, P.E.I. Lorne begins by telling about planning to join the army during WWI, but joining the navy instead. He tells about training in Halifax, crossing the Atlantic to Liverpool, his navy uniform, Islanders in WWI, the HMS Goshawk, and sunken ships. The then talks about

Date Recorded:1995-04-11
Duration:01:36:02

Lloyd Gates T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gates, Lloyd
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Lloyd Gates of West Royalty, Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Lloyd talks about his family home, his siblings, the Upton Airfield, West Royalty, the mill pond, working as an engraver, his family background, the family mill and how it worked, his service in the RCAF during WWII, Operation Bodenplatte, his

Date Recorded:2009-01
Duration:01:04:18

Leonard LeClair

Type:Interview
Contributor:LeClair, Leonard
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Leonard LeClair of Rusticoville and Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Leonard talks about the Hindenburg, his brothers and their service in WWII, his service in WWII, midwives, working at the Queen Hotel, Dr. Jack Jenkins, working for Perfection Foods, the family farm, how he met his wife, the 1930s, his

Date Recorded:2006-08-31
Duration:01:03:14

Laura Whitty

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Whitty (Gallant), Laura
Abstract:This is an interview with Laura Whitty (nee Gallant) of St. Charles, PEI. In this interview Laura talks about her family, the Spanish Flu, home remedies, stores, the 1930s, school, Christmas, working as a housekeeper, food, entertainment, homemade clothes and soap, berries, horses, house parties, snow, how she met her family, living

Date Recorded:2009-01-21
Duration:01:04:00

Keith Pratt T5 [Tape Five]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pratt, Keith
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Wilson, Rob
Abstract:Keith Pratt talks about his trips to Boston and what he would bring back. He goes on to talk about working for the Metro Boston Transit Athority and how one day he saved a little girl who fell onto the tracks. After that he talks about his expeirences during the second world war and ghost stories on PEI. He finnishes up his final tape

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:57:04

Keith Pratt T4 [Tape Four]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Pratt, Keith
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:Keith Pratt talks about many different topics detailing his life in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s in rural Prince Edward Island. In this recording he talks about several of his firsts: his first expierences with planes, tractors, phones and radios. He also talks about evolution of egg grading stations, and what kind of people ate

Date Recorded:2003-07-24
Duration:01:03:51

Keith Mutch T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Mutch, Keith
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Keith Mutch. In this interview Keith talks about air crashes, school, farms, Keppoch, his family, foxes, home remedies, WWII, the Harland, shipping, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:30:13

Kay Jelley T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Jelley, Kathleen H. "Kay"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the third of six tapes with Kathleen "Kay" H. Jelley of Freeland, Unionvale, and O'Leary P.E.I. In this interview Kay talks about her husband Earle, her family, going to Prince of Wales College and her work as a teacher, home remedies, trips to Boston, religion and feuds between churches, and moving houses.
Date Recorded:2001-11-19
Duration:01:35:34

Kay and Pat Horgan

Type:Interview
Contributor:Horgan (Ryan), Kay
Contributor:Horgan, Patrick Casimir
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick Caismir and Kay (nee Ryan) Horgan of Stanhope, P.E.I. In this interview Pat and Kay talk about their fathers, how they met, courting, moving to PEI, horses, farming, Pat's service aboard the HMCS Uganda during WWII, the end of WWII, Kay's pen pals, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-02-26
Duration:01:03:34

Joyce Paynter T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Paynter (Andrews), Joyce
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Joyce Paynter (nee Andrews) of Sutton, England and French River, P.E.I. In this interview Joyce talks about her husband's letters from WWII, the Battle of Britain, bombings and air raids, news during the war, WWI, moving from England to PEI, life on their farm in French River, doctors, the Flying Farmer, her

Date Recorded:1998-03-03
Duration:01:03:35

Joyce Paynter T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Paynter (Andrews), Joyce
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Joyce Paynter (nee Andrews) of Sutton, England and French River, P.E.I. In this interview Joyce talks about her family, growing up in England during the 1930s, WWII, Christmas, how she met her husband, the Canadian Women's Army Corps, her wedding during the war, and moving to PEI after the war.
Date Recorded:1998-03-03
Duration:01:03:05

Johnny Reid T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Reid, Johnny Henry
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Johnny Henry Reid of Charlottetown, PEI. In this interview Johnny talks about Stompin Tom Connors, his court case, musicians who played at the Prince Edward Lounge, bootleggers and rum running, moonshine, pack peddling, tough times and poverty, Charlottetown businesses, Arabic, money, business, advertising,

Date Recorded:2009-03-17
Duration:01:04:12

John Trainor T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Trainor, John
Abstract:This is an interview with John Trainor of Southport, P.E.I. In this interview John talks about his family, home remedies, life in the 1930s, potato farming, cars, horses, chores, forerunners and ghost stories, telephones, school, dances, Christmas, rum running and moonshine, traveling on the ice, delivering mail, storms, his service

Date Recorded:2007-01-09
Duration:01:36:07

John Stephen and Mildred MacDonald T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDonald (Hughes), Mildred
Contributor:MacDonald, John Stephen
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with John Stephen and Mildred (nee Hughes) MacDonald of North Lake, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about the SS Charlottetown, John's service in WWII, Dr. Gus, politics, Billy MacMillan, home remedies, family, horses, potato farming, mining, Christmas, ghosts, and work in the lumber woods.
Date Recorded:2009-01-21
Duration:01:04:03

John Riley

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Riley, John M.
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with John M. Riley of Charlottetown, P.E.I. It appears on Side B of William Stavert Tape Two. John Was a fighter pilot who served in WWII. He was shot down over Tunisia and was placed in the Stalag Luft III Prisoner of War camp. In this interview John talks about being shot down, sweeps over France, fighter planes

Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:00:32:04

John and Lois Campbell T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Campbell (MacKay), Lois
Contributor:Campbell, John
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with John and Lois (nee MacKay) Campbell of Graham's Road, PEI. In this interview John and Lois talk about hauling cream, cattle, potato farming, pesticides, grain, gristmills, firewood and lumber, WWII, Lois' father, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2006-01-23
Duration:01:03:43

Joe O'Hanley T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:O'Hanley, Joe
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Joe O'Hanley. In this interview Joe talks about his job at Canada Packers, fishing, J. Walter, Charlottetown in the 1940s, airplanes, alcohol, Christmas, church, blacksmiths, horses, foxes, cars, radio, WWII, school, the family farm, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:Unknown year
Duration:01:02:42

Jessie Beck T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Beck, Jessie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Jessie Beck of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Jessie talks about her ancestors and family history, John Norton, doctors, the Owen family, Bunbury, farms in Sherwood, her home being accidentally bombed during WWII, radio, cars, roads, horses, sailboats, prohibition, and camping in Brudenell.
Date Recorded:1995-04-13
Duration:01:03:53

Jennie MacLean T2 [Tape Two]

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 farming, potatoes, wakes and funerals, Sundays, the Yeos, entertainment, Summerside, traveling, planes, mussel mud, courting, her wedding, her trip to Boston, airplanes, electricity, living in Halifax

Date Recorded:1999-02-04
Duration:01:02:53

Jean MacCann and Florence Rea

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacCann (MacMillan), L. Jean
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:McCann (MacMillan), L. Jean
Contributor:Rea (MacMillan), Florence
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with sisters L. Jean McCann and Florence Rea (nee MacMillan) of Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Jean and Florence talk about home remedies, family, church, school, the family farm, chores, Christmas, foxes, how they met their husbands, entries from diaries, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-02-25
Duration:01:03:44

James Montgomery T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Montgomery, James Cousins "Jim"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with James "Jim" Cousins Montgomery of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview James talks about his work as a traveling salesman selling candy and an agent for the MacDonald Tobacco Company. He also talks about general stores, Christmas, college, cars, mills, entertainment, Charlottetown, and Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Date Recorded:1997-04-07
Duration:01:03:39

James Fiddler MacDonald T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacDonald, James "Fiddler"
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:James "Fiddler" MacDonald has been called the best pitcher ever to be from Prince Edward Island; in this interview Mr. MacDonald speaks indepth on all matters baseball from the 1920s onward. Fiddler talks about uniforms, leagues, teams, crowds, pay, double headers, pitches, barnburning, drinking and the New York Colored Giants.

Date Recorded:1994-04-01
Duration:01:03:41

Jack and Mary Rodd T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Rodd (MacCaull), Mary D.
Contributor:Rodd, Jack
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Jack and Mary D. (nee MacCaull) Rodd of Charlottetown and Winsloe, P.E.I. In this interview Jack and Mary talk about their family farms, cars, foxes, Bedeque, school, Prince of Wales College, teaching business school, doctors and midwives, Sundays and church, the Boer War, and apple orchards.
Date Recorded:1999-01-18
Duration:01:03:18

Home Remedies

Type:Interview
Contributor:Arbuckle, Eric
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Wooton, Ann
Abstract:This is an interview with Ann Wooton and Eric Arbuckle regarding home remedies. It appears at the beginning of SIDE B of a Johnny Gill tape. In the interviews they discuss home remedies, cures, warts, and various ailments.
Date Recorded:1998-05-01
Duration:00:10:00

Hilda MacDonald

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacDonald (MacPhee), Margaret Matilda "Hilda"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Margaret Matilda "Hilda" MacDonald (nee MacPhee) of Clearspring and Selkirk, P.E.I. In this interview Hilda talks about the Halifax Explosion, her family, ghosts, Selkirk, Christmas, horses, homemade soap and butter, trading eggs for groceries, music and dances, fiddlers, rum running and moonshine, Captain Dicks

Date Recorded:1996-04-26
Duration:01:03:41

Henry Bishop

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bishop, Henry L.
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Henry L. Bishop of Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Henry talks about Bishop's Foundry, his family, his childhood, Summerside and local businesses, WWII, school, cars, his first job, working as a farmhand, radio, Christmas, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:1998-01-29
Duration:01:03:50

Helen Chandler T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Chandler, Helen
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Helen Chandler of Hazelbrook, P.E.I. In this interview Helen talks about various things including her family, The Great Depression, farming, airplanes, cars, radio, horses, pack peddlers, electricity, and war.
Date Recorded:1998-02-03
Duration:00:53:06

Heffells T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Heffell, Harry Holbourn
Contributor:Heffell, Marjorie
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Harry Holbourn and Marjorie (Somers) Heffell of Travellers Rest, P.E.I. In this interview Harry and Marjorie talk about their family background, their parents, blacksmiths, horses, school, chores, farming, WWI and WWII, fox ranching, potato farming, Christmas, pack peddlers, cars, sleighs, and horse races.
Date Recorded:1997-04-11
Duration:01:03:37

Harry Mellish

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Mellish, Harry Campbell
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Harry Mellish of New Glasgow, P.E.I. In this interview Harry talks about ice, milk, his grandparents, his cousin Billy Moar, his father, blacksmiths, cars and driving, roads, farming, Cavendish, his carpentry work, his mother, doctors, home remedies, his service in the air force during WWII, airplanes, radios

Date Recorded:2002-02-25
Duration:01:03:56

Harold Ross T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Ross (MacDonald), Velma
Contributor:Ross, Harold
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Harold and Velma (nee MacDonald) Ross of Bideford, PEI. In this interview Velma and Harold talk about family, home remedies, ancestors, school, how they met, courting, their wedding and marriage, WWII, Christmas, changes over the years, and various other topics.
Date Recorded:2004-04-20
Duration:00:45:03

Harold Linkletter T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Linkletter, Harold
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Harold Linkletter of Linkletter, PEI. In this interview Harold talks about plowing, horses, courting, cars, WWII, working as a taxi driver, dance halls and restaurants, Summerside, eggs, milk, wheat, ice, mills, fertilizer, picking potatoes, Christmas, school, sleighs, Art Linkletter, the 1956 ice storm, and

Date Recorded:1997-09-30
Duration:01:03:41

Gwen Edwards T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Edwards, Gwen
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Gwen Edwards of Kington, Herefordshire, England. This interview begins with Gwen discussing her birth and her family. She then talks about her sister Annie, who was on the Titanic, and then about chores on the farm and walking to school. She then tells about her father, WWI, and jobs her family held. She and

Date Recorded:1993-11-30
Duration:01:03:55

Gus Gregory T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gregory, James Agustus "Gus"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with James Augustus "Gus" Gregory of Souris, P.E.I. Gus begins by telling about accidents at sea, the first draggers in the area, and local fish plants. He then talks about life on the draggers, the decline in fish numbers, and tuna fishing. He tells about rum running, fast cars, bootlegging in Souris, and liquor

Date Recorded:1995-03-28
Duration:01:03:55

Greta Grigg T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Grigg (MacLennan), Greta
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Greta Grigg (nee MacLennan) of Port Hill, P.E.I. In this interview Greta talks about big families, chores and housework, horses, storms, mussel mud, potato farming, traveling on the railway, Tyne Valley, working as the postmistress, getting the strap in school, women's rights, airplanes, WWII and rationing,

Date Recorded:2006-02-01
Duration:01:03:05

Gordon Stewart T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Stewart, Gordon
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Gordon Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Gordon talks about his family history and their involvement with the fire department. He talks about the changes in firefighting over the years, fires in Charlottetown, Stewart's Bakery, businesses in Charlottetown, Large's livery stables, Ho's Chinese

Date Recorded:2004-01-27
Duration:01:03:49