Oral History Interview with Peter Douglas Giffin AYSON by Wendy WILLIAMSON [26 June 2009], 2009
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H01190001
Dates
- 2009
Conditions Governing Access
Access to oral history recordings is via the Archives Research Room only. We are unable to provide access to this material remotely. Where access agreements allow, abstracts, audio extracts and photographs will be accessible online.
Conditions Governing Use
In this interview Peter talks of his family settling at Wairepa 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.
Extent
From the Record Group: 1 folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Record Group: Williamson, Wendy (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Southland Oral History Project Repository
