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DAVIDSON, Victor James (Vic) and Elsie Constance (Bird) interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group
Identifier: H0508
Dates:
2001
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAVIN, Patrick interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0186
Overview
In the interview Pat recalls his love of reading history, education, employment, and activities with brothers, for example rabbiting. There is a snapshot of family life with stories of the family home, toys, religion, childhood friends, his father and brothers. In particular his brother Dan.
Dates:
2013
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAVIN, Rachael interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0187
Overview
In this interview, Racheal, shares her memories of her uncle, the author Dan Davin, his wife and children. She talks about her trip to the UK and the USA in 1975. She also shares memories of her father, Martin and her family.
Dates:
2013
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Davis Collection
Record Group
Identifier: A0668
Overview
Processing Note: This collection is awaiting arrangement and description. Please contact Archives staff for details of collection content.
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1910-1985, 1910-1966
Found in:
Invercargill City Council Archives
DAVIS, Jane Ruby Karina interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0052
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of the About Us Voices of Southland collection. Jane has lived all her life in Southland and in this interview she tells of her family history; her involvement in mutton birding, the preparation required to go to the Islands and life there. In 1989 Jane was elected to the Ngai Tahu Trust Board which later became Te Rununga o Ngai Tahu. She discusses the settlement results, involvement in conservation projects in Southland and Maori heritage and culture.
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAWKINS, Edward James (Eddie) interviewed by Kate Kessick
Record Group
Identifier: H0081
Overview
Eddie discusses his family background, home, education, and interests e.g. sports and art. He talks of his introduction to cycling, discusses training, the cyclists produced by Southland and the rise in interest in cycling with the building of the Velodrome. He looks at his career highlights, goals and mishaps.
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAWSON, Ailsa Ruth interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group
Identifier: H0265
Overview
In this interview Ailsa talks about growing up in Makarewa and then Wyndham. She describes what she remembers of Wyndham growing up and her schooling and past times. Ailsa talks about the impact of WW2. She then talks of moving to Invercargill and meeting her husband through church and her parents in later life.
Dates:
2006
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAWSON, Henry George (Harry) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group
Identifier: H0313
Overview
In his interview, Henry George (Harry) Dawson, who was born in 1923, documents life in Southland focusing on family heritage, rural work, and community life. Harry recounts his Scottish, English, and Irish ancestry, and describes childhood in Colac Bay, including schooling and early employment. He details work in dairying, sawmilling, and farming, alongside experiences during World War II. His recollections highlight the challenges of land development, the ballot farm system, and economic...
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAWSON, Ian Maurice Joseph interviewed by Judith Thomas
Record Group
Identifier: H0402
Dates:
2019
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAWSON, James Tasman (Jimmy) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group
Identifier: H0282
Overview
In this interview Jimmy talks of his family history and areas around Southland that he has lived. He talks of his education and employment and details his life, training and work in the AirForce during WW2. He was posted to Canada during this time. After the war he talks of his marriage and career as a builder in Queenstown. His interests include: running, fishing, and beach combing.
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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