Box 57
Container
Contains 26 Results:
Oral History Interview of Sylvester James HOFFMAN by Michael ROCHE [19 May 1998], 1998
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H04240001
Dates:
1998
Abstract of Sylvester James HOFFMAN, 1998
Item — Box: 57
Identifier: H04240002
Abstract
Interviewee: SYLVESTER JAMES HOFFMAN Interviewer: Michael RocheRecorded: 19 May 1998Abstracted by: Brigitte McIntoshSide 1/20.00 Born in GORE as were his parents FRANK HOFFMAN & MARY SCHULTZ. All ancestors born in Gore in last century. Some later moved to other areas, BLUFF and AUCKLAND1.5 Describes fathers occupation, a mechanical engineer, bought a GARAGE in Ordsal Street, Gore before his retirement....
Dates:
1998
HOFFMAN, Sylvester James interviewed by Michael Roche
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0424
Overview
Sylvester Hoffman was born in Gore in 1926. Talks about origin of Hoffman name and about his mother's family, the Schultz family and their emigration from Austria to Charlton. Talks about his childhood, his father's work at a foundry, their diet, clothing, Christmases, attitude to alcohol and smoking, discipline and chores. Recalls primary school at St Mary's and high school at St Kevin's in Oamaru. Mentions sport and the strictness of the Christian Brothers who ran the school. Describes...
Dates:
1998
DODDS, Andrew James (Jim) interviewed by Paulette McFarland
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0616
Overview
Jim Dodds was born in Charlton in 1917. Describes the house in which he grew up and schooling at Charlton School from 1922 to 1930. Comments on the effect of the Depression and World War II on neighbourliness. Recalls the children's farm jobs and his work driving a team of horses after leaving school. Recalls family holidays to Owaka, Otawa and Riverton. Describes music at the dances, meeting his wife, his engagement and wedding. Talks about conscription for World War II and being released to...
Dates:
1998
DOLAMORE, Natalie interviewed by Joan Harvey
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0617
Overview
Natalie Dolamore was born in Gore in 1921. Describes her childhood home with a live-in maid and part-time gardener, washerwoman and dressmaker. Mentions her father was a solicitor and her mother was of Swiss extraction. Talks about her grandparents, a typical Sunday, visiting, family holidays, Gore Main School, reading and other leisure activities. Comments on the distinction between professional and working class in the town. Describes tertiary education at Canterbury College in 1939 and gives...
Dates:
1996
Oral History Interview of Andrew James (Jim) DODDS by Paulette McFARLAND [6 February 1998], 1998
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H06160001
Dates:
1998
Abstract of Andrew James (Jim) DODDS, 1998
Item — Box: 57
Identifier: H06160002
Abstract
Andrew James (Jim) DODDSRecorded: Friday 6 February 1998Interviewer: Paulette McFarlandAbstracter: Dickon John MilnesSIDE 102.00’ Details PARENT'S occupations and place of origin. Includes FAMILY HISTORY of Grandparents and siblings.05.00' Describes the HOUSE he grew up in. Gives details of the rooms, layout, and sleeping arrangements.08.30' Describes SCHOOL DAYS at CHARLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL 1922 - 1930....
Dates:
1998
Oral History Interview of Natalie DOLAMORE by Joan HARVEY [26 March and 20 May 1996], 1996
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H06170001
Dates:
1996
Oral History Interview of Annie Keturah FAVEL by Dickon John MILNES [2 February 1998], 1998
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H06180001
Dates:
1998
Abstract of Natalie DOLAMORE, 1996
Item — Box: 57
Identifier: H06170002
Abstract
Interviewee: NATALIE DOLAMOREInterviewer: Joan HarveyAbstracted by: Joan HarveyFIRST INTERVIEW: 26TH March 1996SIDE 1 00.10 EARLY CHILDHOOD - a loving mother. Father remote from family. FATHER a solicitor - describes his involvement in GORE MENS CLUB. Strict.02.80 Details domestic arrangements. SERVANTS - a "live-in" maid; part-time gardener - weekly washerwoman - seasonal dressmaker. Servants paid low wages....
Dates:
1996
