Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 971 Collections and/or Records:
CARTER, William Jeffrey (Jeff) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box 54
Identifier: H0572
Overview
From an early age, Jeff Carter's driving ambition was to spend his time hunting deer, rabbits and possums that roamed the hills and mountain passes of southern New Zealand. Despite being cajoled into taking up a more stable occupation in motor mechanics, it was hunting that proved the enduring option especially as it developed into a financially lucrative one in the early 1970s.
Bounty was to be had in the venison recovery industry in Fiordland and the reserves and basins adjacent to the...
Dates:
2007
CATHCART, Mary Jane interviewed by Judith Thomas
Record Group — Box 29
Identifier: H0411
Dates:
2019
CATTO, Leslie John (Jack) interviewed by Margaret McDougall
Record Group — Box 1
Identifier: H0093
Overview
In this interview Jack tells of his family, growing up on the farm i.e. the home, going to school, food chores etc. He goes on to talk of his marriage and children; and describes the war years and its effect on his family i.e. death of his brother. Jack also talks about the history of their farm e.g. 3 generations, accidents and type of farming.
Dates:
2012
CAVANAGH, William James (Bill) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group — Box 13
Identifier: H0290
Dates:
1999
CHARLESON, Noeleen Amy interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 41
Identifier: H0393
Dates:
2017 - 2018
CHARTRES, Sheila Mary Jean interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box 47
Identifier: H0525
Overview
In this interview Jean describes her early life in Waipukurau, meeting her husband Harold and moving to Manapouri Station. She talks about home life on the farm and raising a family. Jean was involved in setting up the first school at Mararoa. She goes on to describe life in the district, the people and social activities, the arrival of electric power, and farming. Harold and Jean moved to Te Anau in 1974 and she concludes the interview talking about the changes she has witnessed and the...
Dates:
2004
CHARTRES, Susan interviewed by Lynley Soper
Record Group — Box 33
Identifier: H0250
Overview
In this interview Susan talks about family history, the purchase of their farm and her schools in detail. She covers subjects such as social occasions in the woolshed the food served and the music that was played. Susan recalls local history around The Key, Te Anau and Manapouri including: live deer recovery by helicopter and fishing.
Dates:
2016
CHECKETTS, Robert Neville interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box 5
Identifier: H0029
Overview
This interview is a topic based interview about the 1984 flood and was recorded following the 25th anniversary of the flood.
Neville gives an in-depth account of the 1984 Floods and his contribution at this time through the Fire Police and radio technology and communications; His interest in Amateur Radio which lead to his career as a radio technician and his lifelong involvement with Boys Brigade.
Dates:
2010
CHERINGTON, Mata interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 36
Identifier: H0339
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of a project to celebrate of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand.
Dates:
2018
CHEYNE, Tracey Lee interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box 35
Identifier: H0329
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of a project to celebrate of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand.
Dates:
2018
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