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DAVIDSON, Andrew Reid interviewed by Paulette McFarland

 Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0615
Overview Reid Davidson was born in Gore in 1932. Gives details about his parents. Describes his house on Main Street, Gore, his schooling and reasons for leaving school and going to work in his father's shop. Mentions meeting his wife and their wedding. Discusses his family connection with the grocery business, his father working with McKibbon (McGibbon) and Company and starting his own business. Gives details of the shop's growth, some of the jobs, competition within the business, the mark up,...
Dates: 1998

Invercargill Public Library Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: A0010
Overview This collection consists of photographs, maps, plans, documents, objects, and assorted ephemera. These were once part of the Invercargill Public Library collections before the formation of the Archive.

Processing Note: Accessions ICA01.132, ICA01.270 and ICG04 are still awaiting arrangement and description in to this collection. They contain a small number of programmes, photos and postcards. Please contact Archives Staff for details.
Dates: Majority of material found within c.1856 - c.2021