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Amundsen, Rebecca

 Person

Interviewer for the Southland Oral History Project

Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:

MACKENZIE, Malcolm David interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 1
Identifier: H0108
Overview In this interview, Malcolm talks about his family background and farm life on Heatherlea Farm (East Limehills, Southland), as well as physical details of the farm. He describes roles of family members in farm and household work; rabbit control activities during childhood; owners of neighboring farms; changes in farming practices and in the farming community; attendance at Limehills School and Browns School; father’s illness and early death; background on Otapiri Hall and Otapiri Dance Club;...
Dates: 2013

McCARTHY, Sarah interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 40
Identifier: H0331
Overview This interview was recorded as part of the Women's Suffrage Oral History Project.
Dates: 2018

McDONALD, Adrian interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 40
Identifier: H0275
Overview Recorded as part of the Grand Hotel Oral History Project. In this interview Adrian talks about his time as a duty manager at the Grand Hotel. He was only 19 years old at the time, under the legal drinking age. He talks about regulars who came into the bar, the cinemas that were operating at the time and the importance of the hotel to the city.
Dates: 2016

McDONALD, Archibald Henry interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 10
Identifier: H0140
Overview In this interview Archie gives a family history and an account of where his ancestors settled in New Zealand on arrival from Scotland. He tells of the depression and growing up during it; and gives an account of how his family brought him up, looking at being an only child and chores he had to do e.g. prepare the copper for wash days and growing a veggie garden. He goes on to tell of his times spent on his grandparents’ farm e.g. with cousins, the process of milking, and rabbit shooting. He...
Dates: 2008

MILLER, Elizabeth Carolyn (Liz) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 33
Identifier: H0271
Overview This interview is part of the Grand Hotel Project. In it Liz recalls her time working as a waitress at the Grand Hotel and the visit there by the Queen in 1954. She worked here for five years after school and in holidays prior to attending Training College and a spending a year learning speech therapy in Christchurch. She worked as a speech therapist before teaching. Liz also give an insight into her family life during this time.
Dates: 2016

MITCHELL, Samantha Adrian interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0213
Overview Samantha recalls family history and their immigration to New Zealand from America in 1974, becoming an artist, awards won and art shows participated in. She details residencies she has done in Invercargill, Newcastle/Sydney and Brooklyn. She shares her impressions of Invercargill, local stories used in her work and some local history.
Dates: 2014

MOSS, William Hebert (Bill) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 27
Identifier: H0179
Overview William talks of his family history and moving to Niagara where his father worked in the sawmill. He tells of his education at Niagara and Waikawa schools, chores and trips to Invercargill annually on the train. His family shifted to Wellington and after he became a photo engraver, he took up employment with Craigs in Invercargill and played for Blues Rugby Club. William became a Member of the Graphics and Arts Federation and explains the process of photo engraving, the history of Craigs and of...
Dates: 2012

NALLY, Amanda Jane and Steven Christopher interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Container: 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