This interview was recorded as part of a project to celebrate of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand. In this interview Rebecca tells of her family coming to live in Edendale from Palmerston North, her parent’s occupations, the birth of her younger brother, and her education. Rebecca went onto study for her BA at Otago University followed by Post Graduate work in Museum Heritage, eventually becoming an archivist full time. She returned to Invercargill as an archivist. She recalls social life and sports groups she was a member of and meeting her husband. Rebecca talks about starting a family and expectations around balancing family and work life.