Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1022 Collections and/or Records:
McCARTHY, Sarah Jane interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0331
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of the Women's Suffrage Oral History Project (Celebrating 125 Years). In this interview Sarah reflects on family life and dynamics as she was growing up and her views of these. After a number of years working in various jobs, Sarah began her career in journalism at the Southland Times. The topics she wrote about were relevant to the times and she regarded her self as a feminist. She goes on to talk about how she met her husband, and how the dating scene...
Dates:
2018
McCONECHY Graham Spencer interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group
Identifier: H0053
Overview
This interview is a topic based interview about the 1984 flood and was recorded following the 25th anniversary of the flood. In this interview Graham tells of his family history, his parent’s employment history, his life and his education in Invercargill. He did his apprenticeship as a builder but followed his interest in photography gaining employment in this field. His other interest was Citizen Brand Radio through which he was involved with Civil Defence during the 1984 floods.
Dates:
2011
McCORKINDALE, Heather Jeanette interviewed by Patricia Conradson
Record Group
Identifier: H0349
Overview
In this interview, Heather reflects on her career in maternity nursing and midwifery, beginning training at Dee Street Maternity Home in 1958 and working in the profession until 2016. She describes nursing education, hospital life, maternity practices, and the demanding conditions faced by nurses and mothers. Heather recalls growing up on a Tussock Creek farm, the loss of her mother in childbirth, and the influence this had on her career choice. She discusses major changes in maternal and...
Dates:
2017 - 2018
McCROSTIE, Betty Agnes interviewed by Virginia Broughton
Record Group
Identifier: H0247
Overview
In this interview Betty talks about numerous topics and memories she has over the years. These include: stories of her brother Laurie, who sadly died young in a drowning accident, her own interests and career as a teacher, her marriage and involvement in gymnastics, athletics and swimming as well as being a judge for the Miss Southland competition and later the Miss New Zealand competition. She talks of her husband and his career, their children and living in Invercargill and Queenstown.
Dates:
2016
McDONALD, Adrian interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0275
Overview
Recorded as part of the Grand Hotel Oral History Project. In this interview Adrian talks about his time as a duty manager at the Grand Hotel. He was only 19 years old at the time, under the legal drinking age. He talks about regulars who came into the bar, the cinemas that were operating at the time and the importance of the hotel to the city.
Dates:
2016
McDONALD, Archibald Henry interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0140
Overview
In this interview Archie gives a family history and an account of where his ancestors settled in New Zealand on arrival from Scotland. He tells of the depression and growing up during it; and gives an account of how his family brought him up, looking at being an only child and chores he had to do e.g. prepare the copper for wash days and growing a veggie garden. He goes on to tell of his times spent on his grandparents’ farm e.g. with cousins, the process of milking, and rabbit shooting. He...
Dates:
2008
McDONALD, Avis Jennifer interviewed by Sandy Eggleston
Record Group
Identifier: H0086
Overview
In this interview whilst Avis covers her family history dating back to her grandparents, she predominantly focuses on the flax industry through reflecting on and describing her family’s involvement in this industry, the history of the industry and its workers. Avis also covers her education, employment and siblings.
Dates:
2011
McDONALD, Ruth Lillian interviewed by Ailsa Dawson
Record Group
Identifier: H0450
Overview
Ruth McDonald was born in Hawera in 1911. In this interview, Ruth gives details of her father's family, the Dews. She recalls schooling at Ruawai, moving as a result of her father's occupation as cheese factory manager and living at Kakapuku (near Te Awamutu). She married William McDonald in 1930 and drove from the King Country to Southland to live. She lived at Wrights Bush cheese factory and then at Lochiel, managing the Northope dairy factory. She describes the closing of these factories...
Dates:
1998
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