Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 961 Collections and/or Records:
LAKE, Sadie Margaret interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box 17
Identifier: H0084
Overview
This interview of a Waipango/Riverton native covers her family, her home at Birch Bush farm in Waipango, Southland, her grandmother’s home in Riverton, domestic life, her schools, her family’s farm and its workers. Also covers her early employment, start in nursing, illness with tuberculosis, and experience as both a patient and nurse at Orangapai Sanatorium in Waipiata; her marriage to Charles Lake; and their life as a hired farming couple on several different farms in the Southland and...
Dates:
2011
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
LANKSHEAR, Peter Maurice interviewed by Gordon Duston
Record Group — Box 25
Identifier: H0403
Dates:
2019
LAWSON, Hugh Stewart interviewed by David MacDonald
Record Group — Box 42
Identifier: H0438
Dates:
2020