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Cairns, Edward

Type:Interview
Contributor:Cairns, Edward
Contributor:MacKenzie, David
Abstract:This is David MacKenzie interviewing Edward Cairns at Sacred Heart Home in Charlottetown, where they discuss Cairns' family and family land, land surveying, entertainment during his childhood, and religion. Edward also discusses his family's lifestyle, Kansas, relationships, traditions and Irish wakes, fiddlers, Irish celebrations,

Date Recorded:1983-07-14
Duration:00:40:35

Bryer Jones

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

Bryan, Alvin

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

Date Recorded:1983-07-27
Duration:00:30:40

Brown, Nina

Type:Photograph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a photograph of Nina Brown of New London, P.E.I. sitting in an armchair and smiling.
Date Recorded:Unknown year

Brit. '99

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

Boswell Robertson T2 [Tape Two]

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

Boswell Robertson T1 [Tape One]

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

Bobby and Arlene Clow

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

Black, Fred

Type:Photograph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a photograph of Lt.-Col. Charles Frederick "Fred" Black of Charlottetown, P.E.I. sitting in an armchair in his living room.
Date Recorded:2001-01

Billy Wilkinson

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

Bill Stewart T2 [Tape Two]

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

Bill Bruce

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

Benevolent Irish Society Audio Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Benevolent Irish Society
Abstract:This collection covers two series of audio recordings created by the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS) of Charlottetown, PEI. The first series is comprised of field recordings of oral history interviews conducted by BIS student researchers in 1982 and 1983 with elderly Irish residents of PEI. The second series contains recordings of

Benevolent Irish Society - Oral History Interviews Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Benevolent Irish Society
Abstract:The collection is comprised of field recordings of oral history interviews conducted by BIS student researchers in 1982 and 1983 with elderly Irish residents of PEI.

Project Background
These recordings were digitized and provided with metadata records at the UPEI Robertson Library during the Spring and Summer of

Date Recorded:1982-01-01

Benevolent Irish Society - Lecture Series Collection

Type:Collection
Contributor:Benevolent Irish Society
Abstract:The collection contains recordings of lectures delivered at the BIS Hall (now the Irish Cultural Centre) in Charlottetown during the years 1987 - 2011 on various aspects of Irish heritage and culture both in PEI and in Ireland.
Date Recorded:1987-01-01

Benedict Callaghan [Tape One]

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

Beck, Jessie

Type:Photograph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is photograph of Jessie standing in front of an organ.
Date Recorded:1998-05

Babs Fitzgerald T1 [Tape One]

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

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

Avila Rogers T1 [Tape One]

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

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

Austin and Vivian Graham T1 [Tape One]

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

Arthur Lambe T1 [Tape One]

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

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

Art Doyle T1 [Tape One]

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

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

Annie MacDougall T2 [Tape Two]

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

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

Ann Byrne T1 [Tape One]

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

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

Angus "The Bank" MacGillivray

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

Ames, Mae

Type:Photograph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a photograph of Mae sitting on her sofa.
Date Recorded:1998-01-30

Along Lot 7 Shore- Part 2

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

Alfred McGaughey

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

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

Albert Murnaghan

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

Agricultural policy and the farmer pt.2

Type:Event
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Extension
Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island. Dept. of Political Science
Date Recorded:1972
Duration:01:38:49

Aging and the quality of life ; focus on the Island

Type:Event
Contributor:O'Brien, Mary
Contributor:Smitheram, Verner
Date Recorded:1983-10-14
Duration:01:23:26

Adams, Maisie 3

Type:Photograph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a photograph of Maisie outside.

Adams, Maisie 2

Type:Photograph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This photographs depicts Maisie and an unidentified gentleman on what appears to be the set of Road to Avonlea.
Date Recorded:Unknown year in the decade of the 1990s (year approximate)

Acorn, Sadie

Type:Photograph
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is a photograph of Sadie sitting in an armchair in her living room.
Date Recorded:2000-12

Acadian and Irish Relationships

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

Date Recorded:2007-10-26
Duration:01:36:29

32 - Hoping to see you all again soon

Type:Reading
Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:01:47

28 - It was my Mother's prayer that saved me

Type:Reading
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:03:02

17 - I don't think this can last much longer or at least I hope not

Type:Reading
Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:01:23

14 - Quite a change from Boston

Type:Reading
Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:01:09

09 - It's hard to get rid of a cold here

Type:Reading
Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:02:16

08 - Send me to the front before I croak here

Type:Reading
Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:02:03

07 - They can kill me but they can't scare me

Type:Reading
Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:04:36

02 - Here I am now for keeps

Type:Reading
Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
Date Recorded:2019
Duration:00:02:19

013 - Staying Young at Heart, Being a Fool for Christ's Sake

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bylhouwer, Amy
Contributor:Cheverie, Father Charles "Charlie"
Date Recorded:2017-03-01
Duration:00:05:41

011 - Observations of Changes in Society in General and Fiddling Culture Today

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bylhouwer, Amy
Contributor:Cheverie, Father Charles "Charlie"
Date Recorded:2017-03-01
Duration:00:14:12

007 - Decisions About Vocation, Seminary and the Path to Biology

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bylhouwer, Amy
Contributor:Cheverie, Father Charles "Charlie"
Date Recorded:2017-03-01
Duration:00:08:35

002 - School Day Hobbies, Sports and Activities

Type:Interview
Contributor:Bylhouwer, Amy
Contributor:Cheverie, Father Charles "Charlie"
Date Recorded:2017-03-01
Duration:00:16:01

Women's studies

Type:Event
Contributor:Percival, Elizabeth F. "Beth"
Date Recorded:1985-03-29
Duration:01:04:05

William Wilfred Sullivan

Type:Event
Date Recorded:1993-03-15
Duration:01:01:31

William "Pud" Beer T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Beer, William A. "Pud"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with William A. "Pud" Beer of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Pud talks about restaurants and businesses in Charlottetown, fires, his name, Chinese restaurants, dances, hockey, running Peter Pan and other businesses, gas stations, his uncle Pope Beers, french fries and fried chicken,

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

William "Pud" Beer T1 [Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Beer, William A. "Pud"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with William A. "Pud" Beer of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Pud talks about nicknames, matriculation classes, growing up in Charlottetown, local businesses, doctors, hockey, hockey players, hockey teams, golf and golfers, George DeBlois, rats, restaurants, his restaurants and businesses including the

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

West Kent

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an recording of various interviewees about their memories of West Kent School in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Topics covered include teachers, rival schools, subjects, walking, sports, and various other topics related to West Kent School.
Date Recorded:1999-10-31
Duration:00:47:31

Warren Leard T2 [Tape Two]

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

Warren Leard T1 [Tape One]

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

Walter Patterson and William Cooper : the politics of land in Island history 1767-1867

Type:Event
Contributor:Baglole, Harry
Date Recorded:1982
Duration:01:21:34

Walter MacLure T2 [ Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLure, Walter L.
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Walter L. MacLure of West Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Walter talks about smoking meat, ice, traveling, gristmills, Christmas, lobster, hockey, cars, the Hindenburg, carpentry, lumber, electricity, livery stables, Charlottetown, and snow. There is also mention of church, Falconwood,

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

Walter MacLure T1 [ Tape One]

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLure, Walter L.
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with Walter L. MacLure of West Covehead, P.E.I. In this interview Walter talks about his family, his work as a carpenter and blacksmith, horses, farming, potato diggers, Gregor's Hotel, church, thrashing and meat.
Date Recorded:2003-12-11
Duration:01:03:44

Wally Andrew T4 [Tape Four]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the fourth and final tape with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about how he met his wife Georgie Andrew (nee Matheson). He then talks about the Spanish Flu and the Halifax Explosion, and tells all about the search for what was apparently treasure buried by Captain Kidd.

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

Wally Andrew T3 [Tape Three]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the third tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by finishing a discussion from Tape Two about his father's Cadillac. He then talks about why it was called The Submarine and mentions another car called The Grasshopper. He then talks about the old roads and trips to New

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

Wally Andrew T2 [Tape Two]

Type:Interview
Contributor:Andrew, Wallace Jenkins "Wally"
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is the second tape of four with Wallace "Wally" Jenkins Andrew of East Royalty, P.E.I. Wally begins by telling about their farm and property, the Falconwood Insane Asylum and the Poorhouse, and a story about a helper on his farm. He then goes on to tell about their ice cutting business. He mentions Billy Drake, ice

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