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Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Douglas Fraser titled "Irish Genealogy", where he discusses his own heritage and name, intermarriage, family histories, genealogical research, Irish folk festivals, Irish heritage, the Benevolent Irish Society in PEI, shaping Irish ancestors, Holland, and lottery assigning names to lots, as well as various other

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Kenneth Nilsen titled "Irish Folklore: An Overview", where he discusses history of folklores, influencers of folklore-Thomas C., Patrick Kennedy, Douglas Hyde, Thomas Hyde, James D., Shawn O'Connell, Michael They, Mary O'Keefe, Pat Malone, and other historical figures relevant to traditional Irish folk tales.
Date Recorded:1994-03-25
Duration:01:18:39

Type:Event
Abstract:Professor Brendan O'Grady gives a lecture titled "Irish Born Clergy who served in PEI" at The B.I.S Irish Lecture Series about the many Catholic, Methodist and Protestant priests and bishops that served on the Island of Prince Edward Island. He gives a detailed timeline of when the ministers, priests and bishops came, where the came

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacNevin (MazKenzie), C. Irene
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This interview is with C. Irene MacNevin (nee MacKenzie) of Bonshaw, P.E.I. In this interview Irene talks about several things including her family, school, farming, cars, traveling, emigration, religion and, doctors.
Date Recorded:1996-07-16
Duration:01:03:42

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Colman O'Hare titled "Ireland, Iceland, and "Ireland the Great"" , where Colman discusses vikings, religion, the Vatican, the Irish and Roman causes, chastity vs celibacy, pig latin,naming countries, and "old world charm". The lecture also includes discussion of Columbus and Cartier, lichens and inscriptions on

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by Dr. Peter ERB titled "In Search of Celtic Christianity: A Twenty-First Century Dilemma", where he discusses early studies and Irish history, Celtic origins and religion, Glastonbury, bishops, plagues, Anglo Saxons and other topics to do with Celtic Christianity.
Date Recorded:2006-10-27
Duration:01:30:13

Type:Event
Abstract:This is a lecture by John Cousins titled "Imported Celtic Songs Into P.E.I", where he discusses poetry, the Scots, sheep, Irish travelers, Irish Rule and English Control, Larry Gorman, Fitzgeralds, Mike O'Halloran, and other influences. This lecture is presented partially through playing music and reciting poetry from early Celtic PEI

Type:Interview
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John
Contributor:Gray, Tristan John, Thomson, Robyn, MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:Trainor, Hughie
Abstract:This interview is with Hughie Trainor talking about his family and childhood, the old Market Square, milk delivery, his uncle Bill Trainer dancing and his performances, the songs he would perform, Catholics versus Protestants, his parents' accident, meeting his wife at a show, the best and worst parts of showbusiness, and fighting

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:MacLeod, Hugh
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Hugh MacLeod. In this interview Hugh talks about Elmer McInnis, growing up in British Columbia, traveling to England, family, snowstorms, cattle, traveling on the ice, farming, mussel mud, grain, potato farming, meat peddlers, apples, horses, livestock, home remedies, radio, working for Hall and Stavert's,

Type:Interview
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Contributor:White, Hubert Beck
Abstract:This interview is with Hubert Beck White of Murray Harbour, P.E.I. In this interview Hubert talks about his grandparents, home remedies, schooners, superstitions, doctors, Christmas, Irish moss, school, and working on ferries. Throughout the interview he talks about life at sea.
Date Recorded:2002-01-24
Duration:01:03:26

Type:Interview
Contributor:Clark, Howard
Contributor:MacKay, Paul
Contributor:Thompson, Reg "Dutch"
Abstract:This is an interview with Howard Clark of Searletown, P.E.I. In this interview Howard talks about his museum and the many antiques he has inside it.
Date Recorded:1996-05-10
Duration:01:03:42