Amundsen, Rebecca
Person
Interviewer for the Southland Oral History Project
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
ADAMS, Fiona Melissa interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0215
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Fiona share stories about living in Glengarry where she shifted to with her family aged 8 and continues to live in with her own children. Her stories include attending Surrey Park and Lithgow schools; and various businesses in the area and social history of the area.
Dates:
2014
BOND, Ria Iris Daphne interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 34
Identifier: H0219
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Ria recalls family history, early life and move with family to Invercargill from Christchurch. She recalls growing up in Glengarry and what made Glengarry a connected place. She reflects on Glengarry now. Ria also details her career as a hairdresser and her move into politics.
Dates:
2014
EDMONDS, Betty Isabel Interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 22
Identifier: H0227
Overview
This interview covers Betty's life and in particular her life in Glengarry where she moved in 1966. It was recorded as part of the Discovering Glengarry's Community Spirit Project in 2014. Betty discusses family history, living in Invercargill until the age of 16 when she moved to farm at Oreti Plains. When she met her husband, they moved into a home they had built in Glengarry. Betty recalls life in Glengarry e.g., the first supermarket in Invercargill, helping at school fairs, visiting...
Dates:
2015
FORDYCE, Shona Joyce interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 29
Identifier: H0199
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Shona discusses and details family history, growing up in Colac Bay, and her father’s occupation. She recalls Maori culture and Takutai O Te Marae in Colac Bay. She discusses her nursing career, marriage, house plans and the Glengarry community.
Dates:
2014
FREWEN, Lindsay Thomas interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 35
Identifier: H0228
Abstract
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Lindsay recalls family history, shifting from Oamaru to Invercargill. His memories included: living and growing up in Glengarry, going to the Round Table Coffee Lounge, Woolworths, the building of the Southland Savings Bank in Glengarry and general history of the area.
Dates:
2015
FROST, Key Anthony interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0203
Overview
In this interview Key talks about family history and how employment brought the family to Glengarry Invercargill. He recalls early memories of home, neighbourhood with its diversity of cultures and friendships. In particular his long friendship with Michael Tau. He also talks about his education, religion and memories of Glengarry.
Dates:
2014
HARTSTONGE, Michael Joseph interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0206
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Michael talks about life during childhood and different places he lived, ending up in the Glengarry suburb of Invercargill. He describes his inspector role with Invercargill City Council Building Consents Team and about serving as a liaison between Invercargill City Council and the South Alive Community Group, where he became involved in community development and voluntarism through such projects as establishing...
Dates:
2014
LEE, Christopher Rex interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 34
Identifier: H0221
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Christopher details life in the Police for 26 years before going onto training for Ministry at Penrose Baptist College after which he came to Glengarry to work and was mentored by Brian Kenning. He discusses his approach to pastoring and service provided. Christopher talks about Glengarry as a community.
Dates:
2014
NALLY, Amanda Jane and Steven Christopher interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 22
Identifier: H0198
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Steve and Amanda talk of their individual histories both personal and professional. Steve shares his journey of starting his brewery business and his vision for it. They both talk about living in the Glengarry area; what they like about and the history of the area.
Dates:
2014
NEWELL, Angela Mary interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 29
Identifier: H0197
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Angela shares early memories of growing up in Glengarry e.g., homes, friends, going to the mall on Saturdays, and late-night shopping on Friday nights in town. She discusses her interest in arts and her journey to her present occupation as Creative Projects Manager with Venture Southland.
Dates:
2014
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