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Oral history

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 971 Collections and/or Records:

REDDITT, Leslie James interviewed by Joy Lietze

 Record Group — Box 2
Identifier: H0032
Overview Leslie talks of his family history, education and home domestic life in the Tapanui area. He describes the depression years, working in the forestry in Rotorua, the loss of his brother in the war, his marriage/family and farming life, where he has seen many changes and practices over 70 years in the industry. Leslie also talks about steam trains and rail service in the area as well as his interest in the Racing Club and Dog trails.
Dates: 2010

REECE, Sharon May interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box 36
Identifier: H0332
Overview This interview was recorded as part of a project to celebrate of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand.
Dates: 2018

REES, Jocelyn Lavinia (Joy) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box 34
Identifier: H0276
Overview This interview is part of the Grand Hotel Project. In this interview Joy recalls working in the Snack Bar at the Grand Hotel. She decribes the food, the bar area and the kinds of people who came there. She also recalls some of the other bars in the hotel.
Dates: 2016

Reginald George Ashwell in His Army Uniform

 Digital Image
Identifier: DH03680003
Dates: c.1940s

REID, Jessie Buchan (Sheena) interviewed by Merren MCallum

 Record Group — Box 27
Identifier: H0177
Overview Sheena looks at her family history in New Zealand after their immigration from Scotland i.e. her father’s occupation, setting up home and his employment with First Church; and her close association with first church from a baby. She went onto ring the bells and explains how to play these and the workings of First Church e.g. Communion, Sunday school and Bible Class. She attended Middle School and Southland Girls High School before going to Wellington to train as a dental nurse. On her...
Dates: 2012