Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1005 Collections and/or Records:
RADFORD, Walter George interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group
Identifier: H0537
Overview
George's introduction to Te Anau coincided with his involvement in the development of the Te Anau glow worm caves in 1948. The town was still village-sized when he and his wife Alma decided a year later to set up a small grocery shop amid the handful of cribs that existed between the manuka scrub on the lakefront. George has been a founding member of a few organisations in the town and instrumental in forming the Te Anau Volunteer Fire Brigade which in 2004 celebrated its 50th anniversary. In...
Dates:
2004
RAMSAY, Geddes Lees (Ted) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0196
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Ted talks of his early life on farms that his father worked as a labourer around Central Otago as well as his education and sports interests i.e., cricket and rugby. He goes onto to talk of his employment in forestry in Southland, Otago and South Canterbury. In 1970 Ted moved to Glengarry and he gives a snap shot of life in this area at this time e.g., children, neighbourhood support, socialising...
Dates:
2014
Redcliff Wetlands - Takitimu Mountains
Digital Image
Identifier: DH03450006
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
REDDITT, Leslie James interviewed by Joy Lietze
Record Group
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, Andrena Glendinning interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group
Identifier: H0308
Dates:
1999
REECE, Sharon May interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0332
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of a project to celebrate of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand. Sharon talks about her life in Australia before coming to NZ, her parent’s occupations, her schooling and her love of sports. When the family came to NZ, Sharon attended Mt Anglem School. She talks about becoming a mum, her work and volunteering to help after the Christchurch Earthquakes. Sharon went on to join the Army and on completion of her training gained medals as top soldier for...
Dates:
2018
REES, Jocelyn Lavinia (Joy) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
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, c.1940s
Item — Box 3
Identifier: H0368003
Dates:
c.1940s
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