- Tape # 3: William S.W. Breese, Lindsay
Doug Tangney interviews Bill Breese about life in Lindsay. Mr. Breese was a past principal of L.C.I. and a long-time resident of Lindsay. As well, he served in the RCAF. He talks about the changes to L.C.I. and L.C.V.I. – architecture, student population, curriculum, matriculation, cadet corps, and football. Mrs. …
Doug Tangney interviews Bill Breese about life in Lindsay. Mr. Breese was a past principal of L.C.I. and a long-time resident of Lindsay. As well, he served in the RCAF. …
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- Tape # 4: Dick Bulmer, Fenelon Falls
Doug Tangney interviews Dick Bulmer about life in the Fenelon Falls area. Mr. Bulmer, born in 1894, was one of the last blacksmiths in Fenelon Falls. He talks about his early years on his father’s farm in Somerville twp., logging in the area and river drives, farming his own land, …
Doug Tangney interviews Dick Bulmer about life in the Fenelon Falls area. Mr. Bulmer, born in 1894, was one of the last blacksmiths in Fenelon Falls. He talks about his …
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- Tape # 5: Dorothe Comber, Bobcaygeon
Dorothe Comber talks to Doug Tangney about life in the Bobcaygeon area. There is no introduction at the beginning of the tape but a woman’s voice, presumably Miss Comber, begins speaking about the Boyds of Bobcaygeon and their lumber business and local people. Speaks of her mother’s mother and of …
Dorothe Comber talks to Doug Tangney about life in the Bobcaygeon area. There is no introduction at the beginning of the tape but a woman’s voice, presumably Miss Comber, begins …
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- Tape # 6: Stuart Flavelle, Lindsay
Stuart Flavelle recounts to Doug Tangney the story of the Flavelle family in Lindsay. According to Mr. Flavelle, his family first came to Lindsay around 1860 when his great-uncle, J.R. Dundas came to run a store in Lindsay for Claxton’s of Peterborough. Mr. Flavelle’s father and another uncle followed. He …
Stuart Flavelle recounts to Doug Tangney the story of the Flavelle family in Lindsay. According to Mr. Flavelle, his family first came to Lindsay around 1860 when his great-uncle, J.R. …
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- Tape # 7: Leslie Miscampbell Frost, Lindsay
Broadcast announcers were Wyn McNabb (wife of Peter McNabb, owner of radio station CKLY) and Bob Eakins.
Broadcast announcers were Wyn McNabb (wife of Peter McNabb, owner of radio station CKLY) and Bob Eakins.
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- Tape # 8: Mrs. Hopkins, Somerville township
Mrs. Hopkins talks to Doug Tangney about the early years in the Burnt River area. Again, there is no introduction and a female voice, presumably Mrs. Hopkins, begins her story. Her father was a lumber buyer for the Carews and her mother kept the farm; it was near Fell’s Station. …
Mrs. Hopkins talks to Doug Tangney about the early years in the Burnt River area. Again, there is no introduction and a female voice, presumably Mrs. Hopkins, begins her story. …
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- Tape # 9: Jack Lightbody, Lindsay
Jack Lightbody talks to Doug Tangney about the history of Ontario Hydro, provincially and locally. He addresses the incorporation of Ontario Hydro and the many changes that it has undergone since 1906. He talks about the history of power generation in the town of Lindsay beginning with Needler, Sadler and …
Jack Lightbody talks to Doug Tangney about the history of Ontario Hydro, provincially and locally. He addresses the incorporation of Ontario Hydro and the many changes that it has undergone …
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- Tape # 10: Norm McConnell, Sturgeon Lake
Norm McConnell talks to Doug Tangney about life on Sturgeon Lake and McConnell’s Island. He talks about his family’s ownership of McConnell’s Island, logging and milling on the lake, the various sawmills, fishing, “Jackson” the hermit, boating and using the frozen lake for transportation in winter. This conversation only lasts …
Norm McConnell talks to Doug Tangney about life on Sturgeon Lake and McConnell’s Island. He talks about his family’s ownership of McConnell’s Island, logging and milling on the lake, the …
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- Tape # 11: Mrs. McIntosh, Fenelon Falls
Mrs. McIntosh speaks to Doug Tangney of the Rosedale/Fenelon Falls area. She talks about logging in the area and the chemical mill; her youth and schooling and being the first woman to work in a bank in Fenelon Falls. The conversation ends ½ way through the first side.
Mrs. McIntosh speaks to Doug Tangney of the Rosedale/Fenelon Falls area. She talks about logging in the area and the chemical mill; her youth and schooling and being the first …
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- Tape # 12: Mr. Nokes, Manilla
Mr. Nokes was a long-time resident of the Manilla area. He speaks knowledgably and interestingly of pioneering, farming and machinery and barn-raising in the area. Side A: 31 minutes
Mr. Nokes was a long-time resident of the Manilla area. He speaks knowledgably and interestingly of pioneering, farming and machinery and barn-raising in the area. Side A: 31 minutes
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- Tape # 13: Dr. R.M. Parker, Lindsay
Dr. Parker has written down his story (February 1977) and reads from it to Doug Tangney. He speaks of his early memories of visiting Lindsay and then coming to Lindsay to attend L.C.I.; the Depression years in Lindsay; the unsanitary conditions at local schools. He made it clear that he …
Dr. Parker has written down his story (February 1977) and reads from it to Doug Tangney. He speaks of his early memories of visiting Lindsay and then coming to Lindsay …
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- Tape # 14: Stan Pitts, Lindsay
Stan Pitts wore many hats in Lindsay over the years and he speaks to Doug Tangney about them. He speaks of the family grocery business; his involvement in the Old Home Week of 1948; the Depression; his work and ownership in the newspaper business in Lindsay; his years on the …
Stan Pitts wore many hats in Lindsay over the years and he speaks to Doug Tangney about them. He speaks of the family grocery business; his involvement in the Old …
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- Tape # 15: Mr. Reed, Reaboro
Mr. Reed talks about the Reaboro area. He talks about farming near Reaboro and the Reaboro cheese factory, among other topics. Side A: 20 minutes
Mr. Reed talks about the Reaboro area. He talks about farming near Reaboro and the Reaboro cheese factory, among other topics. Side A: 20 minutes
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- Tape # 16: Frank Weldon, Lindsay
Mr. Weldon was the Clerk/Treasurer for Victoria County from 1929 until 1969. He speaks to Doug Tangney about his youth and schooling; his duties as Clerk and the changes in his job over the many years he worked. Like some of the other individuals interviewed, Mr. Weldon is an interesting …
Mr. Weldon was the Clerk/Treasurer for Victoria County from 1929 until 1969. He speaks to Doug Tangney about his youth and schooling; his duties as Clerk and the changes in …
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- September 1, 2021: Episode 38 - TLDSB’s DOE on back-to-school. Mark Mitchell on unique Afghan perspective. Grove Theatre find its groove. Mosquitoes overstay their welcome.
Wes Hahn talks about expectations for the coming school year, having learned from experiences of the past year, navigating the challenges imposed by the pandemic. Mark Mitchell lived and worked alongside the Afghan people, mentoring and training the Afghan police force. He comments on the recent takeover of the government …
Wes Hahn talks about expectations for the coming school year, having learned from experiences of the past year, navigating the challenges imposed by the pandemic. Mark Mitchell lived and worked …
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- Educational Programming Podcasts
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New Dundee Women's Institute
- Interview - Mr. Peter White
Use the following guide to search out certain topics in the interview . 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Family history 01:00 Working for Lumber companies 01:42 Cottages at Petawawa Point 04:18 Pembroke Lumber Company 04:48 Changes in the area 06:45 Log driving on the Petawawa River and conditions of the river 11:20 …
Use the following guide to search out certain topics in the interview . 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Family history 01:00 Working for Lumber companies 01:42 Cottages at Petawawa Point 04:18 Pembroke …
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- The Shaw Festival Oral History - Calvin Rand
Part of Shaw Festival Foundation Oral History Project
Part of Shaw Festival Foundation Oral History Project
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Festival of Art and Spirit, 2002-2005
Accruals: No further accruals are expected. There is one souvenir Tee shirt.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected. There is one souvenir Tee shirt.
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- St. Jerome's Centre for Responsible Citizenship. 2007-2021
Accruals: Further accruals are expected. Descriptions available for the Beyond Borders program and the St. Jerome's University Lectures in Catholic Experience only at present. SJU Lectures in Catholic Experience replaces the lectures and events sponsored by the now defunct St. Jerome's Centre for Catholic Experience. Please refer to the Centre …
Accruals: Further accruals are expected. Descriptions available for the Beyond Borders program and the St. Jerome's University Lectures in Catholic Experience only at present. SJU Lectures in Catholic Experience replaces …
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