Amundsen, Rebecca
Person
Interviewer for the Southland Oral History Project
Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:
CLARKE, Jane Shirley interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0201
Overview
In this interview Jane talks about her family and family history being born in Wyndham. She goes on to discuss her various areas of employment, marriage, first home in Morton Street and then the move to Glengarry where she has remained. Jane talks of the development of the new suburb and her involvement in the local community through committees, fundraising etc. She reflects on life back then in the neighbourhood and life now as well as social activities, interests and the purchase of their...
Dates:
2014
CRISP, Lois Fay interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 10
Identifier: H0174
Overview
This interview was undertaken as part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of Eastside Baptist Church in 2012. In this interview Lois recalls, describes and explains her life’s experiences of growing up in Richmond Invercargill. She covers her childhood, employment, marriage to husband Noel, their family and their involvement in the Baptist Church.
Dates:
2012
DAVIN, Patrick interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 28
Identifier: H0186
Overview
In the interview Pat recalls his love of reading history, education, employment, and activities with brothers, for example rabbiting. There is a snapshot of family life with stories of the family home, toys, religion, childhood friends, his father and brothers. In particular his brother Dan.
Dates:
2013
DAVIN, Rachael interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 28
Identifier: H0187
Overview
In this interview, Racheal, shares her memories of her uncle, the author Dan Davin, his wife and children. She talks about her trip to the UK and the USA in 1975. She also shares memories of her father, Martin and her family.
Dates:
2013
DAVIS, Jane Ruby Karina interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 18
Identifier: H0052
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of the About Us Voices of Southland collection. Jane has lived all her life in Southland and in this interview she tells of her family history; her involvement in mutton birding, the preparation required to go to the Islands and life there. In 1989 Jane was elected to the Ngai Tahu Trust Board which later became Te Rununga o Ngai Tahu. She discusses the settlement results, involvement in conservation projects in Southland and Maori heritage and culture.
Dates:
2011
DEVON, Lavinia Te Rua Huihui interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 33
Identifier: H0270
Overview
This interview is part of the Grand Hotel Project. Lavinia worked at the Grand Hotel from 1959 to 1962. She became the second cook under Mrs Dickson.
Dates:
2016
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
FORBES, Carla interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 35
Identifier: H0328
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of a project to celebrate of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand.
Dates:
2018
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
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