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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gay, Gordon "Bus"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gordon "Bus" Gay of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Bus talks about his family, the Brighton Club, Prince of Wales College, his uncle Well, Canada Packers, foxes, ice, a plane crash, Christmas, his father's bootlegging business, ice travel, raspberries, and people he knows around Charlottetown.
- Date Recorded:2010-01-06
- Duration:01:03:56
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gay, Gordon "Bus"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Gordon "Bus" Gay of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Bus talks about his family, his uncle Wellington MacNeill and his businesses, foxes, shipping, livestock, horse races, tobacco, Lem Craswell, Ford Wilson, orphanages, Father Eric Dunn, The Butts and the swing bridge in Charlottetown, swimming, More
- Date Recorded:2010-01-06
- Duration:01:04:00
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bryan, Alvin
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Alvin Bryan. Mr. Bryan talks about the fire that destroyed their belongings which his father bought when he visited Ireland. He mentioned how the Bryant's who left Ireland were wealthy and the discusses the Bryant's in families marriages and how many met through tea parties or buying baskets. Mr. Bryan also More
- Date Recorded:1983-07-27
- Duration:00:30:40
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a tape title Brit '97 T2. This tape consists of interviews done in Kington, England. Interviewees listed are Pete and Chris Sergeant. On this tape Dutch goes for a walk with the Kington Ramblers and discusses various topics including, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Kington Ramblers, walking through the countryside, Herefordshire More
- Date Recorded:1997-03-19
- Duration:01:03:24
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a tape title Brit '97 T1. This tape consists of interviews done in Herefordshire, England. Interviewees listed are Pete, Gerry, Alf, and Megan. Topics covered include gypsies and ghosts stories.
- Date Recorded:1997-03-22
- Duration:01:03:42
- 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
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mooney, Borden Philip
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Borden Mooney of Peakes Station, P.E.I. Borden begins by telling about the railroad, the history of the Peakes area, and Leard's Mill. He then talks about building a boat as a kid, Mooney's shingle mill, school, dances, and the railroad station. Borden then talks about Lem Hughes the blacksmith, cars, singing in More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-13
- Duration:01:36:04
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Clow, Arlene
- Contributor:Clow, Bobby
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Bobby and Arlene Clow of Hampshire, P.E.I. In this interview they talk about the history of the family store, how the business has changed over the years, how they run the store, goods sold there, wholesalers, meat and butchering, gasoline, eggs, and other local businesses.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-13
- Duration:01:03:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Jenkins, Bob
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bob Jenkins of Kington, England. The interview begins with a discussion of the history of the Baskerville name. Bob then goes on to tell about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his relationship with Kington. He then talks about Black Vaughan, and Kington's history with various literary figures. Jenkins goes on to talk More
- Date Recorded:1993-12-08
- Duration:00:28:53
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by James Kelly titled "Bishop Francis Clement Kelley: A Romantic Adventurer". James Kelly discusses the life of Francis Clement Kelley, reads from a biography of Francis Clement Kelley, Kelley's involvement in Mexican communism, the "poison banquet", religion, controversy, World War II and other topics involving More
- Date Recorded:1995-04-07
- Duration:01:26:59
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wilkinson, Billy
- Abstract:This is an interview with Billy Wilkinson of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Billy talks about the sugar woods, bears, bootlegging and moonshine, local businesses, cars and tractors, horses, school, tobacco, the railway, his family, the Halifax Explosion, and how maple syrup is made.
- Date Recorded:1993-04-09
- Duration:01:03:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stewart, William McMillan "Bill"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with William "Bill" McMillan Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Bill talks about victory at Vimy Ridge, Canadian efforts there, his and his brothers who served in the war. He also talks about being exposed to mustard gas, his recovery in the hospital, and his return to the army soon after.
- Date Recorded:1986
- Duration:00:22:30
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Stewart, William McMillan "Bill"
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with William "Bill" McMillan Stewart of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Bill talks about serving with the 8th Canadian Siege Battery during WWI. Bill talks about military weapons, poison gases, casualties, and joining the army at age 17. He tells about his casualty from mustard gas, his brothers and their More
- Date Recorded:1986
- Duration:01:04:00
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Reddin, Bill
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Mr. Bill Reddin talks about his expirences on PEI. He speaks about his family's history in shipbuilding in Pownal, rum running, and his mothers bartering skills. He also goes on to talk about cattle and oil drilling on Governors Island. Other topics he covers are drownings, ferries, candy, beans, sinking boats, burials, death, travel More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-08
- Duration:01:03:32
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Price, Bill
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bill Price of Kington, England. Also included on this tape are interviews with patrons of a pub in Kington. They are Paddy MayGothlin, Mick Rand, and Alf. Topics covered in these interviews include beers and pubs, British slang, Kington, ghost stories, WWII, American and Canadian soldiers living in England, More
- Date Recorded:1997-03-20
- Duration:01:03:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Price, Bill
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bill Price of Kington, England. In this interview Bill talks about the tavern in Kington, beer making, WWI, tough times in the 1920s and 1930s, his family who lived in Canada, old family lineages, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, his birth, doctors, home remedies, farming, cooking, coal mining, transportation, and cider More
- Date Recorded:1997-03-24
- Duration:01:03:24
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cavanagh, Bill
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bill Cavanagh of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In this interview Bill begins by telling about Tiny Mason and rum running. He then goes on to talk about Hughie MacLeod and moonshine, working in the lumber woods, and dances and picnics. The interview concludes with a discussion about making moonshine.
- Date Recorded:1993-03
- Duration:00:45:34
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bruce, Bill
- Contributor:Bruce, John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor: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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Murdock, Bessie
- Contributor:Murdock, Leroy
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bessie and Leroy Murdoch of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The interview begins with discussion of the phantom ship and ghosts. Leroy then tells about his first fishing boat. Discussion moves on to lobster prices, canneries, Salmon, and John Doyle. They then tell of farming and Fen Thompson, the Arbuckles, and Ed More
- Date Recorded:1993-03-15
- Duration:01:03:36
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Ross, Bertha
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bertha Ross talking about church socials, her mother growing potatoes, moving to Bridgetown, the world wars, blacksmiths, the Halifax Explosion, traveling, her mother's family visiting from Boston, lobsters, her father, old age, and people not living as long.
- Date Recorded:2004-02-04
- Duration:00:53:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Ross, Bertha
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Bertha Ross talking about her grandmother Dingwell, her grandmother teaching her things and telling her stories about her mother, killing pigs and cattle, meat peddlers and butchers, growing up on a farm, stores and mills in Annandale, her family and her grandmother being a midwife, specific details on the More
- Date Recorded:2004-02-04
- Duration:01:03:24
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Berrigan, Artie
- Contributor:Doyle, Karen
- Contributor:Wallace, Stella
- Abstract:This is Stella Wallace and Karen Doyle interviewing Artie Berrigan at Sacred Heart Home in Charlottetown, where they discuss customs and Christmas dinners, religions, entertainment, relations with other groups, and celebrations.
- Date Recorded:1982-06-15
- Duration:00:26:09
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Berrigan, Artie
- Contributor:MacKenzie, David
- Abstract:This is David MacKenzie interviewing Artie Berrigan at Sacred Heart Home in Charlottetown, where they discuss his family leaving Ireland, their occupations, Scottish-Irish relations, religion, entertainment, graves, and marriages.
- Date Recorded:1983-06-09
- Duration:00:10:07
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Creamer, Eric
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Eric Creamer titled "Bernard Creamer: Altars, Churches, and Fine Buildings", where he discusses farming, Souris, immigration, education, East Point, religion, parishes, convents, church fire, construction and building of a church, Kelly's Cross, and other life events of Bernard Creamer.
- Date Recorded:2006-11-03
- Duration:01:04:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Callaghan, Benedict
- Contributor:Chad Locke
- Contributor:Wallace, Stella
- Abstract:
In this interview Stella Wallace is interviewing Benedict Callaghan about his family history at his home in Parkdale, Prince Edward Island on May 10th, 1982.
- Date Recorded:1982-05-10
- Duration:00:40:59
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a recording of a music and interviews from a Ceilidh at Wood Islands, P.E.I. The recording includes various short interviews, music and dancing, Gaelic phrases, and stories about Scottish heritage. Some musicians and interviewees on the tape include Ann Martin, William Stewart, Rev. Matheson, and Duncan McInnis.
- Date Recorded:2001-04-23
- Duration:01:03:19
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Cyril Byrne gives a lecture at the B.I.S Irish Heritage Lecture Series titled "Before and After the Great Famine: The Irish of Atlantic Canada". Cyril Byrne talks about the famine in two periods- immediately before and after the famine. Changes were drastic in Ireland's socio-economic and political structure. He speaks about the Land More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-18
- Duration:01:34:12
- 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 his name, school, where he grew up, people and places around Charlottetown, wharves and the waterfront, his mother, entertainment, his brothers, his service in WWII with his father, cars, rum running and Captain Dicks, More
- Date Recorded:1998-06-12
- Duration:01:03:35
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1998-04-29
- Duration:01:03:09
- 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 courting, house parties, her father's work, a visit from Prince Edward, ice cream parlours, businesses in Charlottetown, Minnie McGee, home remedies, Christmas, school, Prince of Wales College, her siblings, the family More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-17
- Duration:01:03:38
- 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, More
- Date Recorded:2001-01-17
- Duration:01:35:00
- 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 Spring Park, Charlottetown, Austin's work as a milkman for Pure Milk Company, Austin's work at Bruce Stewart's, wharves in Charlottetown, Market Square, Christmas and Sundays, rum running, blacksmiths, More
- Date Recorded:1998-01-15
- Duration:01:03:56
- 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
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Schoales, Elizabeth
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Elizabeth Schoales titled "Arthur: From Celtic Warrior to English King", where she discusses Arthur as a figure, the French medieval, Victorian English, and Celt versions of Arthur, and the origins of the Arthur figure. She also details photo evidence of Arthur, political manipulation, King Edward, King's More
- Date Recorded:2007-01-01
- Duration:01:20:02
- 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 animals on the railroads, Keith Richardson, people he worked with on the railway, Emerald and Emerald Station, Breadalbane, a story about selling a horse, accidents on the railway, a story about a train missing its stop More
- Date Recorded:2005-05-20
- Duration:01:03:48
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:2005-05-20
- Duration:01:03:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hughes, Arthur
- Contributor:Hunter, Eileen
- Contributor:Hunter, Tom
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:In this interview with Arthur Hughes he talks about dances and house parties, moonshine and rum running, the Roman Catholic and Protestant divide, his mother and her family, the Hughes side of his family, changes after the war, the Great Depression, flour and sugar bags made into clothing, thrashing, and the Charlottetown liverly More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:00:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hughes, Arthur
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Arthur Hughes talking about eggs saving farms because they are good for bartering, the family farm, cattle and cows, differences in growing potatoes, picking and spraying them, the first fertilizers, growing wheat, horses, apple orchards, the Milligan and Morrison race track, fish peddlers, lobster prices and More
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:34:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Arbuckle, Arthur Herb
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Arthur Arbuckle begins with a discussion of Captain Charlie and schooners. He then tells about salmon fishing, talks in detail about salmon nets, and tells of the Arbuckle family's history with fishing. He then talks about salmon buyers and fishermen, Tiny and Ed Mason, and lobster prices. He then talks about More
- Date Recorded:1993-04-15
- Duration:01:02:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Art
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Art Doyle of Mt. Stewart, PEI. In this interview Art talks about the decline of Mt. Stewart, his strawberry business, co-ops, nicknames, hockey, and his family.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-10
- Duration:01:03:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Art
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Art Doyle who talks about Mount Stewart, how small it has become and how much time he spent outside of it, shipbuilding, raising water levels and why Mount Stewart used to be good for oyster fishing. He goes on to talk about R.C. Clark who was a great business man, fishing, ferries, the history of the blueberry More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-10
- Duration:01:03:55
- 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, More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-30
- Duration:01:03:29
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacDougall (McKay), Annie G.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Annie G. MacDougall (nee McKay) of Bideford and Summerside, P.E.I. In this interview Annie talks about her family, her ancestors, her relationship to Hendersons and Thomsons, home remedies, going to Charlottetown, cars, accidents, going to Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's, teaching, traveling, peddlers More
- Date Recorded:2002-01-30
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Callaghan, Mary "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This tape is the second portion of an interview with Mary "Ann" Callaghan of Lake Verde, P.E.I. This tape begins with Ann finishing a story about Tommy Keoughan. She then tells about working at a fibre factory in Maine. She tells about dances, parties, Christmas, cars, trains, and getting a job as a housekeeper for the Holmes family More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-28
- Duration:01:04:06
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Callaghan, Mary "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Mary "Ann" Callaghan of Lake Verde, P.E.I. Ann begins by talking about her family, forerunners, and curing her eczema by crossing the Northumberland Strait. She then tells about her ancestors and the history of Lake Verde, her family, making clothes, farming, and her brothers who served in WWI. She then talks More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-28
- Duration:01:04:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Byrne, Bridget "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second tape of an interview with Bridget "Ann" Byrne of Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Ann talks about old Charlottetown, school, games, changes over the years, life in Boston, mills, and family. She also recites some poetry.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-29
- Duration:00:31:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Byrne, Bridget "Ann"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Bridget "Ann" Byrne of Fort Augustus, P.E.I. In this interview Ann talks about horses, her family history, groceries and stores, chores on the farm, school, the royal family, Boston, pack peddlers, the Spanish Flu, Father James MacDonald, blacksmiths, cars, Charlottetown, picnics, blueberries, Christmas, and More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-29
- Duration:01:03:52
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bond, Ann
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This brief interview is with Ann Bond who tells about an old marine hospital in Trout Point. She and Dutch discuss the location of the hospital, smallpox, unmarked graves, and briefly talk about rum running.
- Date Recorded:1994-07-18
- Duration:00:11:38
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Murnaghan, Andrew Robert
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Andrew Robert Murnaghan of Tarantum, P.E.I. In this interview Andrew talks about mussel mud, mills, his grandfather's family and their work as coopers, cheese makers, strong men, peddling beef, coal, tractors, thrashing, horsepower, electricity, ice houses, trucks, and fish.
- Date Recorded:1997-02-18
- Duration:00:25:22
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Murnaghan, Andrew Robert
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Andrew Robert Murnaghan of Tarantum, P.E.I. In this interview Andrew talks about farming by the phases of the moon, his family, blacksmiths, hauling and selling mussel mud, potato farming, horses, school, traveling to Charlottetown, pack peddlers, local stores, local characters, entertainment, home remedies, More
- Date Recorded:1997-02-18
- Duration:01:03:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bryanton, Amy
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Amy Bryanton of Spring Valley, PEI. In this interview Amy talks about taking the train to Boston, planting by the moon, radios, religious feuds, the mailman, potato picking and chores on the farm, how she met her husband, life during WWII, and her first time off the Island.
- Date Recorded:1997-02-21
- Duration:00:42:14
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Monaghan, Ambrose Ignatius
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ambrose Ignatius Monaghan of Kellys Cross P.E.I. Ambrose begins by telling about his family, house parties, fiddle players, home remedies, and neighbours. He talks about WWI, farming, potatoes, wool, grain, his mother's work as a midwife, horses, tractors, traveling, and courting. There is also mention of More
- Date Recorded:2003-12-05
- Duration:01:35:07
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacSwain, Alvin
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Alvin MacSwain of Peters Road, P.E.I. It begins approximately 20 minutes into Side A of the second tape. The first portion of the tape is an interview with James Montgomery. Alvin talks about his service in WWII, crossing the Atlantic on the RMS Mauretania, his parents, going on leave during the war, Sundays, More
- Date Recorded:1999-01-14
- Duration:00:43:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacSwain, Alvin
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Alvin MacSwain of Peters Road, P.E.I. In this interview Alvin talks about his family and his ancestors, farming, the Peters Road community, home remedies, Dr. Lester Brehaut, school, and his service in the army during WWII.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-14
- Duration:01:03:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Bryan, Alvin
- Contributor:Chad Locke
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Abstract:In this interview, Geoff Lepage interviews Alvin Bryan of Foxley River. This interview talks about the life of the bryan family on Prince Edward Island, superstitions, ghost stories, the first road, black bears, customs and famous people in the bryan family.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-27
- Duration:00:30:55
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Donnie Doyle titled "Along Lot 7 Shore- Part 2", where Donnie discusses early life in PEI, settlement of ancestors, Irish in St. Marks, alcohol and partying, folklore and folk songs, blacksmithing and retirement. This lecture is presented partially through music playing and singing.
- Date Recorded:2005-11-04
- Duration:01:17:39
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacCormack, Ivan "Alkie"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ivan "Alkie" MacCormack of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Alkie begins by telling the origin of his nickname. He then talks about playing baseball, Lefty McAleer, and the longest game. He goes on to tell about his service in Italy and Holland during WWII and meeting up with his brother Ken and Lefty in More
- Date Recorded:1994-03-30
- Duration:01:03:59
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1995-08-28
- Duration:01:03:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacGregor, Alex
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Alex MacGregor of Big Island, Nova Scotia. In this interview Alex talks about families and farms on Big Island, surrounding islands, fishing, crossing the ice, general stores, school, thrashing, milk and milk delivery, his mail route, cars and tractors, dances, and New Glasgow.
- Date Recorded:1993
- Duration:01:03:25
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Birt, Alden James
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Alden James Birt of Charlottetown and Mt. Stewart, P.E.I. In this interview Alden talks about his work as a blacksmith and electrician, horses, school, his family, delivery men, coal, milkmen, Charlottetown, Market Square, the SS Harland, and rum running.
- Date Recorded:1996-04-10
- Duration:01:03:15
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Sheehan, Agnes
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Agnes Sheehan of Bear River, P.E.I and her daughter Peg McInnis. The interview begins with a discussion of the origins of the Bear River name and the old train station there. Agnes then goes on to tell about Dr. Gus MacDonald, her childhood, general stores, and school. She then talks about her family, farming, More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-21
- Duration:01:03:48
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie talks about her mother's family, the Titanic, home children, molasses, travel, Sunday rules, mussel mud, the covered wagons, the drowning at Fullerton Marsh, school, strawberry farms, her hate for Christmas trees, and her love for farm life.
- Date Recorded:1998-01-27
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie speaks about how the Haifax Explosion rattled her front door, good times at Irish wakes, her favorite jams, quilting as a past time, Catholic and Protestant relations in Bunbury, local train stations, marine hospitals, weavers, and how she learned tailoring and dressmaking in Charlottetown. Her love of the needle and thread More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-24
- Duration:00:31:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie talks about heavy robes called "buffaloes", trains getting stuck in the snow, stingy peppermint hoarding house guests, pack peddlers, Alice "The Squaw", her father's superstitions, covered wagons for school children, a birthday book, how a drunk driver hit a young school girl when she was young, fox farms, how chickadees are her More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-24
- Duration:01:03:45
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Hamm, Addie
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:Addie Hamm of Bunbury, PEI talks about growing up in the 1920s and 1930s. She and Dutch chat about her first memories when she and her younger brother had a funeral for a dead chicken, sending care packages to the wrong soldier, and "Indians" in Bunberry. Mrs. Hamm also touches on other topics such as her family name, trains, the More
- Date Recorded:1995-02-24
- Duration:01:03:45
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Arsenault, Georges
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Georges Arsenault titled "Acadian and Irish Relationships", where he discusses his childhood, Irish influence, Acadians moving to Summerside and Charlottetown, the French language on PEI, religion, cross cultural exchanges through music and food, as well as other topics to do with Acadian-Irish relations. This More
- Date Recorded:2007-10-26
- Duration:01:36:29
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Brendan O'Grady titled "A Valiant Voice: Poems by Lucy Gertrude Clarkin", where O'Grady reads poems from a collection. The poems have focus on topics like war, songs, Ireland, Belgium, prayer, peace, family, priesthood, fulfillment, PEI heritage, among many other topics. The lecture includes Brendan O'Grady's More
- Date Recorded:2007-10-19
- Duration:01:34:21
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Leonard Cusack titled "A Magnificent Gift Declined", where he discusses growing up in Emyvale, Charles Dalton and his silver fox breeding,, the donation of a hospital/sanitorium, healthcare in PEI, lawyer's involvement with hospitals and other stories to do with hospitals and healthcare.
- Date Recorded:2009
- Duration:01:21:39
- Type:Event
- Abstract:Edward MacDonald discusses the topic called "A Love Gone Bad? Edward Whelan and the Irish Catholics of PEI" at the B.I.S. Irish Heritage Lecture Series. In his lecture Edward speaks about Edward Whelan who was a renowned newspaper orator and journalist and his relationship with Irish people. Edward places a lot of emphasis and details More
- Date Recorded:2003-02-28
- Duration:01:21:49
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kay Diviney titled "A Local Habitation: The Irish Players", discussing poets and imagination, theaters, history, playwrights, performances, reviews of plays and theater performances, as well as actors and actresses involved in theater.
- Date Recorded:1995-03-11
- Duration:01:36:05
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Koritansky, Peter
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Peter Koritansky titled "A Bright Light for Dark Ages: The Life and Thought of John Scotus Eriugena", where he discusses the "Dark Ages", 9th century, Thomas Aquinas, philosophy and theology, John Scotus Eriugena Greek childhood, predestination, highest authorities, pantheism, ideas of nature and God, and other More
- Date Recorded:2007-11-23
- Duration:00:54:03