Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1007 Collections and/or Records:
MOSS, William Hebert (Bill) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0179
Overview
William talks of his family history and moving to Niagara where his father worked in the sawmill. He tells of his education at Niagara and Waikawa schools, chores and trips to Invercargill annually on the train. His family shifted to Wellington and after he became a photo engraver, he took up employment with Craigs in Invercargill and played for Blues Rugby Club. William became a Member of the Graphics and Arts Federation and explains the process of photo engraving, the history of Craigs and of...
Dates:
2012
MOYLAN, Juliette Margaret (Julie) interviewed by Anne McCracken
Record Group
Identifier: H0413
Dates:
Majority of material found within 2019-2020
Mrs Hill's Sunday School
Digital Image
Identifier: DH02400007
Dates:
No Date
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Mrs Hill's Sunday School
Digital Image
Identifier: DH02400008
Dates:
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Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MUNN, Allan Kenneth interviewed by Chrissy Wickes
Record Group
Identifier: H0323
Overview
This interview focuses on the kakapo recovery project in which Allan was involved. In this interview Allan details his work for NZ Wildlife Service in particular with Kakapo. The catching of the birds on Rakiura and their release on Little Barrier Island, as well as the ongoing work to increase numbers. He talks about the harm caused by predators e.g., cats as well as the areas throughout NZ the birds can be found and the people involved in saving them.
Dates:
2017
MURDOCH, John Robert (Jock) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group
Identifier: H0526
Overview
In this interview, Jock talks about his early life in Fairfax. His first job on leaving school was at a saw mill near Otautau. Jock worked at other mills as he became more experienced. When he was 19 Jock joined the army and spent about 18 months in Japan. From an early age Jock got involved with deer hunting and on his return from Japan he became a deer culler for the Department of Internal Affairs and worked for 5 years without a break. Jock married in 1960, He then became involved in a...
Dates:
2004
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