Overview In this interview Russell tells of his early life, education, family background and how this influenced his interests and later career. He began working at Southland Museum and later became the Director. Russell details his career, the development of the Museum and his retirement sculptural projects using both Oamaru Stone and Metal. Throughout the interview he talks of his family, their achievements and the support/partnership of his wife Ann whose skills complimented his own.

Abstract RUSSELL JOSEPH BECKInterviewer: Cathy MacfieAbstracter: Cathy Macfie SESSION 1 27th January 2017IntroductionTRACK 1:00.00 Great grandfather settled at MONOWAI in 1863. Explains. Reference: FAMILY BACKGROUND; SCOTLAND. 00.30 Chose a block of land at Monowai; walked to DUNEDIN to register it. Reference: LAND REGISTRY00.50 Wife and children sailed from Scotland. Met at BLUFF with bullock-drawn...