Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1022 Collections and/or Records:
MOSS, David Thomas (Dave) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group
Identifier: H0564
Overview
The tourism industry has been an essential contributor to the local economy of the Te Anau Basin since the formation of the Milford Track in the late 1800s. Following the opening of a vehicle route to Milford Sound in the 1950s, the number of visitors to the district has grown to the extent that an estimated 650,000 people a year spend at least a few hours at Milford. Dave Moss, has just retired from the local hospitality industry after about 35 years involvement. First, he was at Milford...
Dates:
2006
MOSS, William Hebert (Bill) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0179
Overview
William talks of his family history and moving to Niagara where his father worked in the sawmill. He tells of his education at Niagara and Waikawa schools, chores and trips to Invercargill annually on the train. His family shifted to Wellington and after he became a photo engraver, he took up employment with Craigs in Invercargill and played for Blues Rugby Club. William became a Member of the Graphics and Arts Federation and explains the process of photo engraving, the history of Craigs and of...
Dates:
2012
MOYLAN, Juliette Margaret (Julie) interviewed by Anne McCracken
Record Group
Identifier: H0413
Dates:
Majority of material found within 2019-2020
Mrs Hill's Sunday School
Digital Image
Identifier: DH02400007
Dates:
No Date
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Mrs Hill's Sunday School
Digital Image
Identifier: DH02400008
Dates:
No Date
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MUNN, Allan Kenneth interviewed by Chrissy Wickes
Record Group
Identifier: H0323
Overview
This interview focuses on the kakapo recovery project in which Allan was involved. In this interview Allan details his work for NZ Wildlife Service in particular with Kakapo. The catching of the birds on Rakiura and their release on Little Barrier Island, as well as the ongoing work to increase numbers. He talks about the harm caused by predators e.g., cats as well as the areas throughout NZ the birds can be found and the people involved in saving them.
Dates:
2017
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