Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 971 Collections and/or Records:
BICKLEY, Frank Ivan interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box 3
Identifier: H0023
Overview
This interview covers Frank’s family, war service and work history; went on active service in 1943 to the Middle East with 9th Reinforcements. There is a description of training and battles in Italy and the battle of Casino. Frank was injured twice. On return to NZ to he worked on farms, at the freezing works, meet and married his wife Val. Interests include: Lions Club, Probus Bowls and Tai Chai.
Dates:
2010
Bill and Francis Watt
Digital Image
Identifier: DH0043005
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Bill and Francis Watt, 2000
Item — Digital-archive SOHP
Identifier: H00430005
Overview
Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Dates:
2000
Bill [William] Holms
Digital Image
Identifier: DH00280004
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Bill [William] Holms, 2000
Item — Digital-archive SOHP
Identifier: H00280004
Overview
Photograph of Bill [William] Holms on the road to Glenorchy.
Dates:
2000
Birthday celebration
Digital Image
Identifier: DH00160005
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Birthday celebration, 2007
Item — Digital-archive SOHP
Identifier: H00160005
Overview
90th birthday celebration for Margaret held at the Southland Museum and Art Gallery 2007.
Elisabeth Duyvesteyn nee Copeland (daughter), Margaret (Copeland) nee Jaquiery formerly Thomas, Peter Thomas (son).
Elisabeth Duyvesteyn nee Copeland (daughter), Margaret (Copeland) nee Jaquiery formerly Thomas, Peter Thomas (son).
Dates:
2007
BLACK, Robert Theodore (Bob) interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box 24
Identifier: H0092
Overview
Bob looks at family history and their settling on the Ermadale farm, its condition, childhood chores and child pass times e.g. hut building and collecting birds eggs. He briefly looks at the war years; his marriage, children and of a 100 acres farm at Gropers Bush. He eventual grew his farm ownership to 1100 acres between Gropers Bush, Waipango and Ermadale; talking of the condition and farming of these. He also worked as a contractor and shearer and purchased a portable hay baler working...
Dates:
2012
BLACK, William Arthur (Bill) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box 53
Identifier: H0565
Overview
William Arthur (Bill) Black has become a well-known figure both in aviation circles and among the general population of New Zealand as a result of his search and rescue activities in the south. From a young age he developed a keen interest in aeroplanes and bought his first Tiger Moth while still a teenager. Only a couple of years later he was working as a commercial pilot for Te Anau-based company, Ritchie Air Services, when as well as scenic flights he was providing air-freight services for...
Dates:
2007
BLATCH, Lewis Francis (Lew) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box 50
Identifier: H0543
Overview
Lewis Blatch grew up on one of Te Anau's original pastoral runs, Lynwood Station. Along with his younger sister, Win, he is one of a dwindling group of people who can recall life in what was once a remote part of New Zealand, bordering the Fiordland National Park. In this interview, Lewis talks about the methods his father and brothers used on the Station's freehold pastures and the open run country before the government implemented its huge land development programme in the 1950s.
Dates:
2005
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