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Oral history

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 971 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs of Tuatapere to accompany Interview [8 photographs], 2019

 Item — Digital-archive SOHP
Identifier: H04050006
Overview Main Street into Tuatapere. Lindsay & Dixon, left.

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Dates: 2019

PIERCY, Geoffrey Thomson interveiwed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group — Box 28
Identifier: H0188
Overview In this interview Geoff discusses family history, education, employment, growing up in Invercargill and local history, an example being prohibition. Geoff has held many positions in the community these include: city councilor, directorships of Southern PHO and Invercargill Electricity Company.
Dates: 2013

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

PIRIE, Ewen Alexander interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box 26
Identifier: H0111
Overview In this interview Ewen describes his family history in detail, dating back to his grandfather’s journey to NZ via goldmining in Australia and the establishing himself in farming in NZ. He refers to a book ‘One Hundred Years at Morton Mains’ which records his grandparents and their descendants. He discusses his relationship with his father and their religious beliefs. Ewen goes on to discuss tractors and their advancement in farming, deer stalking and culling, joining the army, friendships...
Dates: 2012

POPE, Christina Munro (Chrissy) interviewed by Jenny Campbell

 Record Group — Box 18
Identifier: H0342
Overview At the beginning of this interview Chrissie tells of her grandparents settling in NZ. Her Grandfather, John Robert Lamb, initially at Inch Clutha before getting ballot land at Tokanui. She goes onto describe life both domestic and farming practices on their farm at Quarry Hills. Chrissie recalls her education, leisure activities, marriage, family, moving to and farming at Dipton. When her husband Bill passed away Chrissie worked at H&J Smiths in Invercargill for 20 years in the material...
Dates: 2009

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

PORT, Charles Henry (Charlie) interviewed by Warrick McCallum

 Record Group — Box 12
Identifier: H0281
Overview In this interview Charlie shares memories and stories from his life including his family history, properties he has owned, his occupations and marriage. He also talks about power generation starting at the hydroelectricity plant at Monowai, long-time local doctor, Dr Trotter, taking part in sports days at Limehills and Tuatapere; and his many friends.
Dates: 2000

Portrait of Edith Anne Stoddart

 Digital Image
Identifier: DH04370003_1
Dates: 2021