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AYSON, Peter Douglas Giffin interviewed by Wendy Williamson

 Record Group — Box: 17
Identifier: H0119

Overview

In this interview Peter talks of his family settling at Warepa and their history. His Grandfather wrote a book titled ‘Pioneering in Otago’ and Peter himself wrote a book about the Ayson Story. He was appointed the Chief of the Ayson Society. He recalls memories of his home, his mother’s chores e.g. laundry, cooking etc., his own chores, silent movies and the first talking movie. He covers social customs events and gatherings e.g. Christmas, gift evenings. Peter tells of his education, employment, marriage and children. He looks at the war years and family members that served; ANZAC days/parades.

Dates

  • 2009

Creator

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Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Title
AYSON, Peter Douglas Giffin
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Southland Oral History Project Repository