Discovering Glengarry's Community Spirit Oral History Project, 2014
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Special project of the Southland Oral History Project
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
HOLMES, Caroline Marjory interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 30
Identifier: H0204
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Carolyn talks of her travels around the world before settling in Glengarry in 2002. She originally came from Scotland before living in Hong Kong and Botswana. She discusses the cultural differences of the various places she has lived in. Carolyn talks about settling into Glengarry, making friends, interest in art, First Impressions Group, and community.
Dates:
2014
LEE, Christopher Rex interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 34
Identifier: H0221
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Christopher details life in the Police for 26 years before going onto training for Ministry at Penrose Baptist College after which he came to Glengarry to work and was mentored by Brian Kenning. He discusses his approach to pastoring and service provided. Christopher talks about Glengarry as a community.
Dates:
2014
NALLY, Amanda Jane and Steven Christopher interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 22
Identifier: H0198
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Steve and Amanda talk of their individual histories both personal and professional. Steve shares his journey of starting his brewery business and his vision for it. They both talk about living in the Glengarry area; what they like about and the history of the area.
Dates:
2014
NEWELL, Angela Mary interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 29
Identifier: H0197
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Angela shares early memories of growing up in Glengarry e.g., homes, friends, going to the mall on Saturdays, and late-night shopping on Friday nights in town. She discusses her interest in arts and her journey to her present occupation as Creative Projects Manager with Venture Southland.
Dates:
2014
PASCOE, Hannah Joanne interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 30
Identifier: H0202
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Hannah talks about family, education, Māori ancestry, being born with congenital glaucoma and the path this took her on e.g., joining Association of Blind Citizen’s and working on the Māori side of this. She includes her story of running the New York Marathon, moving to Glengarry, qualifying for a Guide Dog as well as sharing her thoughts on Glengarry.
Dates:
2014
PIPER, Richard Victor and Oliveanne Brennan interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 34
Identifier: H0222
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project.In this interview Richard recalls his education in Dunedin and becoming a pharmacist and the evolvution of pharmacies to their current format. Richard eventually brought Glengarry Pharmacy. Richard also discusses the Glengarry community, it’s diverse makeup and activities e.g., Elephant Races, Baby Competitions and their contributions to the community i.e., paying for the carpark in front of the shopping centre....
Dates:
2014
POPE, June Isabella and Brian Wallace interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 34
Identifier: H0220
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Brian and June share individual family’s history before going onto share their meeting and marriage. Brian tells of qualifying as a mechanic through GWD and going into business with 2 others as Allen Auto Repairs. They share their stories of building their home in Crawford St., living in the Glengarry community and it’s development; their children and their accomplishments.
Dates:
2014
RAMSAY, Geddes Lees (Ted) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 29
Identifier: H0196
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Ted talks of his early life on farms that his father worked as a labourer around Central Otago as well as his education and sports interests i.e., cricket and rugby. He goes onto to talk of his employment in forestry in Southland, Otago and South Canterbury. In 1970 Ted moved to Glengarry and he gives a snap shot of life in this area at this time e.g., children, neighbourhood support, socialising...
Dates:
2014
TOU, Lisa Essetera interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 30
Identifier: H0214
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview, Lisa recalls early memories of growing up in Glengarry, games and activities played with other children, travelling to London and the changes she noticed to Glengarry on her return. She always had an enjoyment of school and remembers some of her memorable teachers, and going on to become a teacher herself. She talks of the inception of ‘PolyFest’ and her Cook Island culture.
Dates:
2014
WARDEN, Gregory Francis interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 22
Identifier: H0195
Overview
This interview covers Gregory's early life in London and his time working and travelling in Europe and his move to New Zealand and then discusses living in Glengarry from the 1980s.
Dates:
2014
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