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- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Nicholson, Rev. Donald
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second half of an interview with Rev. Donald Nicholson of Hartsville and Clyde River, P.E.I. In this interview Donald talks about food, family, training to become an ordained minister, quiet Sundays, chores on the farm, horses, going out West on the Harvest Excursion, working in the United States with granite, the Halifax More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-21
- Duration:01:03:25
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Nicholson, Rev. Donald
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Rev. Donald Nicholson of Hartsville and Clyde River, P.E.I. In this interview Donald talks about his family, religion, the MacDonaldites, Gaelic, nicknames, his grandparents and ancestors, fish and seafood, the family home, doctors, his brother Peter, gristmills, his father, and school.
- Date Recorded:1995-12-21
- Duration:01:03:37
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Grady, Francis "Reg"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Francis "Reg" Grady of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Reg begins by telling a story about Al Capone's hat and rum running. He then tells about Nellie J. Banks the fiddle, named after the famous ship. Reg goes back to the topic of rum running and bootlegging, tells about prohibiton officers, and begins to tell the story More
- Date Recorded:1994-07-27
- Duration:00:52:20
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1996-01-17
- Duration:01:03:29
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Dawson, Ray
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ray Dawson and a local fish seller in Kington, England. In this interview Ray talks about his dairy farm and cattle breeding. Following his interview is an interview with a fish seller in Kington who speaks about fish markets and the fish selling business in England.
- Date Recorded:1983-03
- Duration:00:31:43
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the last of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Ray begins by talking about emigration from the Island and his family. He also talks about the Compton's, ghost stories, Hedley Penny, firewood, winters, electricity, indoor plumbing, Prowse's store, Gaelic, and airplanes. He then mentions rats, mills, More
- Date Recorded:2003-11-10
- Duration:01:03:50
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the third of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. Ray begins by talking about apples, tractors, horses, potato farming, pesticides, hockey, doctors, sheep, and wool. He then talks about cats and dogs, snow storms, buterching pigs and cattle, meat, and food storage. He also tells about stores and More
- Date Recorded:2003-11-10
- Duration:01:03:42
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brooks, David "Ray"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the first of four tapes with David "Ray" Brooks of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview Ray talks about Dr. Brehaut, his family, home remedies, the Great Depression, mills, homemade clothes, sheep, and Christmas. He also talks about telephones, WWI, the Spanish Flu, Scarlet Fever, farming, potatoes, apples, and geese.
- Date Recorded:2003-11-07
- Duration:01:03:46
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Matheson, Ralph
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Ralph Matheson. In this interview Ralph talks about milk, cheese, New Glasgow, blacksmiths, firewood, doctors, midwives, thrashing, horses, tractors, cattle, the 1930s, peddlers, Christmas, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:22
- 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 home remedies, family, potato farming, blacksmiths and sleighs, how he met his wife, working in coal mines, his parents, his dog, horses, his time spent in jail for making moonshine, foxes, cars, radio, and Amelia's More
- Date Recorded:1999-02-11
- Duration:01:03:27
- 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
- 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 More
- Date Recorded:1997-10-22
- Duration:01:03:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Cooke, Ralph
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Ralph Cooke of Cape Wolfe, P.E.I. He begins by talking about fishing at Cape Wolfe, Riley's lobster cannery, lobster fishing, and his beginnings as a fisherman at age 11. He then goes on to talk about changes in cod fishing over the years, the Cooke family name, Christmas, life growing up, his grandparents, and More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-17
- Duration:01:35:28
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAdam, Ann
- Contributor:Quinn, Mary
- Abstract:Mary Quinn is interviewed by Anne MacAdam; she tells MacAdam about a story involving a sailor who became sick at sea and had shortly died. She also mentions in another story (ghost) how many people claimed to have seen the dead the sailor. Quinn also talks about her time as a school teacher, common Irish names and entertainment in the More
- Date Recorded:1983-06-06
- Duration:00:09:20
- Type:Event
- Contributor:Dodderidge, Lou
- Contributor:Edmonds, Edward Leslie
- Contributor:Holland College (Charlottetown, P.E.I.). Leadership Institute
- Contributor:Prince Edward Island School Trustees Association Conference (1972 Charlottetown, PEI)
- Contributor:University of Prince Edward Island
- Date Recorded:1972-04-29
- Duration:01:53:11
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "Prince Edward Island Folklore: An Overview with Celtic Overtones", where he John discusses folklore and customs, Celtic origins, Tom Dunn, Scottish and Gaelic influences, songs brought from Boston. This lecture is presented partially through playing music and singing.
- Date Recorded:2004-03-26
- Duration:01:22:11
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Herlihy, Elwyn
- Contributor:Hicks, Peter
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Peter Hicks and Elwyn Herlihy. In this interview they talk about their ancestors, the family home, their barn, apples, and various topics related to the family farm.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:31:33
- 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, More
- Date Recorded:2000-03-12
- Duration:01:03:15
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Hennessey, Patrick John "Pat"
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Patrick John "Pat" Hennessey of Souris and St. Catherines, P.E.I. In this interview Pat talks about cheese factories, his family background, his father's work as a blacksmith, farming, potatoes, mills, sleighs, horses, going to Saskatchewan on the Harvest Excursion, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1999-01-15
- Duration:01:04:13
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Mason, Pat
- Contributor:Mason, Stanley
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview with Pat and Stanley Mason begins with discussion of the phantom ship. Pat and Stanley tell of different sightings of the ship, its history, and even read from a newspaper article written about Stanley's father (Geordie) seeing the ship. Stanley then goes on to tell more ghost stories. Next, they talk about smelt and More
- Date Recorded:1993-02-11
- Duration:00:47:38
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Reid, Gavin David
- Contributor:Reid, Pansy Maria (Myers)
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second portion of an interview with Pansy Maria (nee Myers) and Gavin David Reid of Victoria Cross and Montague, P.E.I. In this interview Pansy and Gavin talk about cars, radio, their milk business, pack peddlers, picnics and entertainment, general stores, moonshine, butter, cheese, homemade soap, washing machines, and ice More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-20
- Duration:00:31:27
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Reid, Gavin David
- Contributor:Reid, Pansy Maria (Myers)
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Pansy Maria (nee Myers) and Gavin David Reid of Victoria Cross and Montague, P.E.I. In this interview Pansy and Gavin talk about family, Christmas, blacksmiths, veterinarians, stores in Montague, Pansy's brother who served in WWI, the Halifax Explosion, horses, cattle, school, church, mills, sheep, and their More
- Date Recorded:1995-12-20
- Duration:01:03:30
- Type:Event
- Abstract:This is a lecture by Kay Diviney titled "Padraic Colum and The Drama of Story", where she discusses Colum's writing and history of poetry and theater, his identifying with peasantry, metaphorical and literal meanings. This lecture also details the books and writings by Padraic Colum and gives an overview of his life and influence.
- Date Recorded:1993-03-08
- Duration:01:35:09
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is a tape titled Orphanage. It includes stories and discussion about the orphanage in Mt. Herbert. Some topics covered include students, teachers, religion, horses, and former employees of the orphanage.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:02
- 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 Shauna Garson, Gary Foulis, and Tommy and John Rendall. Some topics covered include accents, the history of Orkney, Dutch's family history, the vikings, fishing, school, farming, and cottages.
- Date Recorded:1999-03-02
- Duration:01:03:32
- 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 school, businesses in Mt. Stewart, doctors, court and judges, local characters, the railroad, Christmas, electricity, horses, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:01:03:13
- 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
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Livingstone, Olive Lois
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Olive Lois Livingstone of Charlottetown and New Perth, P.E.I. In this interview Olive talks about her family history, Sundays, home remedies and her birth, entertainment, Christmas, school, attending Prince of Wales College, teaching in the U.S., teaching children with polio, and major events of the early 20th More
- Date Recorded:2001-05-09
- Duration:00:31:32
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:O'Halloran, Peter
- Abstract:Geoff LePage interviewing Peter O'Halloran at Maplewood Manor, discussing the royal visit, his family leaving Ireland and experiencing hardships, blacksmithing and fishing. Mr. O'Halloran tells stories about superstitions and a whale, and the farming industry during his lifetime.
- Date Recorded:1983-08-01
- Duration:00:28:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Doyle, Karen
- Contributor:Mckenzie, David
- Contributor:O'Conner, Louis
- Abstract:David Mckenzie and Karen Doyle interview Louis O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor talks to them about industries and trades on the island during the early days which included Shipbuilding, Agriculture, Carpentry and Blacksmithing. He mentions that the Irish were superstitious and poor, but had unique personalities with a strong faith. He then More
- Date Recorded:1983-07-25
- Duration:01:21:53
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:O'Brien, Walter
- Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Walter O'Brien at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in PEI. In this interview, Walter discusses his family and his early life, fishing, farming, real estate work, and sales with the Guardian. Walter talks about Scottish-Irish relations, social gatherings, blacksmithing, school teachers, doctors, and life on the farm More
- Date Recorded:1983-07-07
- Duration:00:31:18
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKenzie, David
- Contributor:O'Brien, Emma
- Abstract:David Mackenzie interviews Emma O'Brien at Sacred Heart Home. In this interview, Emma discusses her great grandparents life, settling in North America, comparing Ireland to PEI, land agents, Fort Augustus and horses.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-04
- Duration:00:24:05 (OD says 00:50:00)
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Corcoran, Norbert George
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is the second tape of an interview with Norbert George Corcoran of Piusville, P.E.I. This tape begins with the continuation of a discussion from Tape One about mussel mud. Norbert then goes on to tell about fox ranching, farming, E. T. Botts and general stores, potatoes, chickens, fish, pigs, and machines. Next he tells about More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-03
- Duration:01:03:51
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Corcoran, Norbert George
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Norbert George Corcoran of Piusville, P.E.I. Norbert begins by telling about his family and what Christmas was like with sixteen children in the house. He then goes on to talk about his mother and all her hard work around the house, his grandparents and family who moved out to Saskatchewan for the Harvest More
- Date Recorded:2003-07-03
- Duration:01:02:44
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Wonnacott (Halloran), Nora Alexandria
- Abstract:This is an interview with Nora A. Wonnacott (nee Halloran) of Charlottetown, P.E.I. In this interview Nora talks about growing up in Charlottetown, millinery, delivery men, local businesses, her marriage to Bruce, religion, school, her father, home remedies, swimming, cars, smallpox, voting, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:1998-04-11
- Duration:01:03:41
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Brown (Bernard), Nina E.
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This interview is with Nina E. Brown of New London, P.E.I. Nina begins by telling about Elton Woodside and his airplane and growing up in French River. She then talks about her grandparents, ancestors, and family. She goes on to tell about school, L. M. Montgomery, her husband Stanley, her step grandmother, and church. Nina then talks More
- Date Recorded:1995-03-02
- Duration:01:03:54
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
- Contributor:Gray, Tristan John and MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Matherly, Nelson
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Nelson Matherly. In this interview Nelson talks about his dairy farm, cattle, butter, ice, cars, milk factories, milk, moose, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:Unknown year
- Duration:00:56:08
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Contributor:Young (Mossey), Nellie Mary
- Abstract:This is an interview with Nellie Mary Young (nee Mossey) of Souris and Red Point, P.E.I. In this interview Nellie talks about her grandparents, home remedies, WWI, clothes, doctors and midwives, cooking at Johnston's factory, North Lake, school, Christmas, family, potato picking, cars, television, courting, stores in Souris, the Women More
- Date Recorded:2002-04-04
- Duration:01:03:40
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacNeill, Neil
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Neil MacNeill of Little Sands, PEI. In this interview Neil talks about the family farm, mills, the Compton's, the lumber business, the starch factory and potatoes, shipping, buying and selling cattle, horses, tractors, fishing, livestock, traveling on the train, Christmas, blueberries, snow, trashing, and More
- Date Recorded:2009-01-17
- Duration:01:04:01
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacKay, Paul
- Contributor:MacNeill, Neil
- Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
- Abstract:This is an interview with Neil MacNeill of Little Sands, PEI. In this interview Neil talks about his family history, Gaelic, his grandparents, stumping, horses, the Spanish Flu, snow, working in the lumber woods, driving logs down the river, Sundays, farming, mussel mud, cars, and various other topics.
- Date Recorded:2009-01-17
- Duration:01:03:52
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:MacAdam, Ann
- Contributor:Murphy, Tina
- Abstract:Ann MacAdam interviews Tina Murphy in Morell, where Tina talks about her early education and childhood, as well as her journey to Boston and becoming a registered nurse. The interview includes discussion about Church Road, family farming, entertainment and tradition, parties and dancing.
- Date Recorded:1983-06-07
- Duration:00:57:57
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:Murphy, Oswald
- Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Oswald Murphy in Foxley River PEI. Oswald discusses his great grandparents lives and occupations, relations with other groups, letting go of customs and traditions and immigrating to PEI. Oswald shares poems, tells stories about dances, fights, landlords and rent collectors.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-11
- Duration:00:21:09
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:Murphy, Geoff
- Abstract:Geoff LePage interviews Ernestine Murphy who talks about the prominent figure in the Irish community, her family tree as well as their customs and traditions. Murphy also discusses ghost stories and superstitions that were passed down, they customs they did during Holy week and her Grandfather who owned a threshing mill. She also More
- Date Recorded:1983-07-20
- Duration:00:21:03
- Type:Interview
- Contributor:LePage, Geoff
- Contributor:Murphy, Cletus
- Abstract:This is Geoff LePage interviewing Cletus Murphy in Charlottetown PEI. Cletus discusses his grandparents family, talks about storytelling and ghosts influence on the Irish. Cletus also tells about famine, church and politics, the Scottish, Irish, and French, and social gatherings.
- Date Recorded:1983-07-02
- Duration:00:57:52