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Oral history

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 929 Collections and/or Records:

LAMB, Agnes Jean interviewed by Jane Craske

 Record Group — Box 31
Identifier: H0225
Overview Agnes recalls family history, moving to Balclutha, education and employment there. She became a nurse working at Balclutha hospital where she met her husband who was a farmer. She gave up nursing to work on the farm and talks of their home, birth of their children, farm work, the children’s education and employment.
Dates: 2014

LAMB, James Alexander (Jim) interviewed by Virginia Henderson

 Record Group — Box 20
Identifier: H0115
Overview This interview was recorded as part of the Wendon Valley Research Project. Jim details his family history dating back to his grandparents and the purchase of Larg Farm in the Wendon Valley. His father began the Waikaka Dairy Factory. He tells how his mother managed the farm after the early death of his father. Jim goes on to describe childhood memories of milking cows, having a horse and rugby. He gives a history of the Wendon Valley School, his marriage and birth of his children and explains...
Dates: 2012

LAMB, Jeffery William (Jeff) interviewed by Virginia Henderson

 Record Group — Box 20
Identifier: H0116
Overview This interview was recorded as part of the Wendon Valley Research Project. Jeffrey is the son of Jim Lamb (refer Oral History ref. H0115) and in his interview he describes and discusses his memories of the family. He gives a description of their home, water supply, milking cows; time spent with Grandmother Agnes nee Henderson and his school years. He goes on to talk about his employment, hobbies e.g. fishing and rodeo, and trip to Scotland to visit the original Larg Farm where he learned about...
Dates: 2012

LAMONT, Donald Joseph interviewed by Jenny Campbell

 Record Group — Box 6
Identifier: H0019
Overview This interview covers Donald’s early family life, his father's business and a description of their family life. He shares his experiences in the army and being in the 9th Reinforcements sent to the Middle East. Donald reflects on the effects of war and describes life after the war: marriage, going into farming through the ballot system gaining a farm in the Waikaka Valley, and the rehabilitation scheme. Joined Men of the Trees and planted several plantations.
Dates: 2009

LEE, Christopher Rex interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box 34
Identifier: H0221
Overview This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Christopher details life in the Police for 26 years before going onto training for Ministry at Penrose Baptist College after which he came to Glengarry to work and was mentored by Brian Kenning. He discusses his approach to pastoring and service provided. Christopher talks about Glengarry as a community.
Dates: 2014