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Joseph English interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 25, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH154.Eng
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 25, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:50:00]
History / Biographical
William Joseph English was born on April 9, 1891 in Arthur, ON. He came to Manitoba with his family in 1898 and lived at McConnell for one year. He then moved to Moline where he received his schooling and began farming in 1914. Joe married Julia Isabella "May" Greer (1892-1974) on October 21, 1914. Together they had four biological children: Allen, Elvin, Richard and Ivan. Their adopted daughter Verna Margaret died as an infant. Joe and May moved to Moline in 1947, and then after retiring from farming in 1965, they moved to Rapid City. Joe continued to live in Rapid City until moving to the Minnedosa Personal Care Home in February 1984. Joe was an avid sportsman, excelling in baseball, track and field. He also enjoyed curling and was a step dancer. He spent 18 years as a councillor for the Saskatchewan Municipality, was a life member of the Rapid City Agricultural Society, served on the Moline Co-op Board, and was Pas Master of Corinthian Masonic Lodge No. 15. He was later affiliated with Prince of Wales Masonic Lodge No. 14 of Minnedosa, receiving his 70-year Bar membership from the Masons in 1984. Joseph English died on November 29, 1984 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Rapid City Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with W. Joseph English about his memories, including sports, particularly his years in baseball. Interviewers are Gordon Shanks and Elvin English.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and English's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Joseph Shwaluk interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 29, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH260.Shw
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
April 29, 1981
Physical Description
2 audio cassettes [1:10:00]
History / Biographical
Joseph Shwaluk was born on January 17, 1902 near Olha, MB in a sod hut. His grandparents, father, aunt and uncles had arrived in Canada in 1899 from West Ukraine. Conditions were difficult for the various members of the family upon their arrival in Manitoba. Joseph attended Olha school but largely learned to speak and write English with the aid of Ukrainian/English dictionaries. Joseph married Frances Glushka (1907-1995) on July 15, 1923 and together they had six children: William, Teenie, Sam, Alice, Sylvia and Jean. Joesph farmed near Vista and Oakburn before retiring to Shoal Lake. He was a lifelong member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Joseph Shwaluk died on September 22, 2000 at the Shoal Lake-Strathclair Health Centre. He is buried at St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Joseph Shwaluk about his family history and farm life in the Patterson Lake area. Interviewer is Cliff Findlay.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Rossburn district local history "On the Sunny Slopes of the Riding Mountains v. 1," and Shwaluk's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Kathleen Winters interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
December 21, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH299.Win
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
December 21, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [1:00:00]
History / Biographical
Kathleen Maida Winters (nee Gosling) was born on March 6, 1899 in the Maida Barracks, Aldershot in South East England. Her faather George Henry Gosling was a Color Sargeant in the Royal Sussex Regiment. Her father died in the Boer War and she was raised in Dublin, Ireland. Kathleen came to Canada in August 1921 and took Normal School in Moosomin, SK. Kathleen married Abraham Albert "Abie" Winters (1903-1978) in 1929, continuing to teach in country schools. The couple did not have children. Her husband sold their farm near Fleming, SK in 1951, and the couple moved to Fleming, although they kept a quarter section of land until 1974. Abie suffered a stroke and the couple moved to Elkhorn in 1976. Kathleen Winters died on August 9, 1990 in Elkhorn, MB. She is buried at Fleming Cemetery in Saskatchewan.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Kathleen Winters about her life. Interviewer is Ron Heritage.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Find a Grave website. Description by Christy Henry.
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Kenneth Williams interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 18, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH216.Wil
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 18, 1981
Physical Description
2 audio cassettes [1:05:00]
History / Biographical
Kendric Hambly Williams was born on November 16, 1900 on Section 14-3-27 W in the RM of Arthur. The family moved to Melita in 1906. Kendric attended Peninsula School and then school in Melita before the family returned to their farm in 1915. Kendric began farming full-time with his father John in 1917. When his father died in 1931, he continue to operate the farm for his mother, but due to condition in the Depression the Manitoba Farm Loans foreclosed on the property; he conintued to rent the land unti l1937, when we started to repurchase. He moved to Melita in 1954, and rented the farm, before selling the farm to Bill Tilbury and Corny Klassen. During this period he also worked as an inspector under the Prairie Farm Assistance Program. In retirement he volunteered a great deal of his time to the Antler River Historical Museum. He never married. Kendric Williams died on December 25, 1986 in Melita, MB. He is buried at Melita Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Kendric Williams about growing up in southwestern Manitoba. Interviewer is WJL Kilkenny.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Melita local history "Our First Century." Description by Christy Henry. The records list Williams' first name as Kenneth. The local history entry, which was written by Williams, lists his full name as Kendric Hambly Williams.
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Lena Wayte interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 15, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH094.Way
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 15, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:40:00]
History / Biographical
Lena Gladys Wayte (nee Calverley) was born on May 21, 1921 in Glenboro, MB. She married Thomas Lloyd Wayte (1917-1944) in 1940. Together they had a son, Fred, in 1941, but Tom was killed overseas during the Second World War. Subsequently, she married Tom's brother Norman Wayte (1908-1996) in June 1954. The couple did not have any children together. Lena was a telephone operator with Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) from 1942-1976. After leaving MTS, she worked part time in a greenhouse and flower shop. Lena Wayte died on August 20, 2020 in Glenboro, MB. She is buried at Glenboro Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lena G. Wayte about the history of the Calverleys and early life in Manitoba. Interviewer is Irene Brown.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Wayte's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Lena Wayte interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 19, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH252.Way
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
March 19, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Lena Gladys Wayte (nee Calverley) was born on May 21, 1921 in Glenboro, MB. She married Thomas Lloyd Wayte (1917-1944) in 1940. Together they had a son, Fred, in 1941, but Tom was killed overseas during the Second World War. Subsequently, she married Tom's brother Norman Wayte (1908-1996) in June 1954. The couple did not have any children together. Lena was a telephone operator with Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) from 1942-1976. After leaving MTS, she worked part time in a greenhouse and flower shop. Lena Wayte died on August 20, 2020 in Glenboro, MB. She is buried at Glenboro Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lena G. Wayte about telephones, then and now. Interviewer is Irene Brown.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Wayte's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Lesly Grundy interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 20, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH293.Gru
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 20, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:15:00]
History / Biographical
Lesly N Grundy was born in approximately 1891 in Birmingham, England. He came to Manitoba when he was around 12 years old and worked for a farmer. He did not attend school in Canada. During World War I he served with the Ninty-Sixth Battalion Infanty. Following Armistice he spent a year in Germany, then on February 16, 1920, he married Violet Lillian Mountain (1893-1956) in Worcheshire, England. They did not have any children. Upon their return to Canada, Lesly worked for many years as a choreman and gardner at Riding Mountain National Park. The couple retired to Onanole, and at some point following Violet's death, Lesly moved to Sandy Lake nursing home. Lesly Grundy died in 1982. He is buried at Danvers Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lesly Grundy about his story. Interviewer is Mary Booth-Koping.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Find A Grave website and Violet Grundy's obituary. Description by Christy Henry. Grundy signed the paperwork in the collection "Lesly," however all other records of him spell his first name "Leslie." His spelling has been used.
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Leween Drysdale interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
December 6, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH157.Dry
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
December 6, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:15:00]
History / Biographical
Violet Leween Bernice Drysdale (nee Singleton) was born on March 27, 1925 on the farm at SW 32-16-14 in the RM of Landsdowne. She attended Glenholm School for grade school and Arden for high school. During her school years she enjoyed participating in festivals, concerts and sports, especially baseball. Leween taught as a permit teacher at Tobermore and Molesworth schools, and then afte a year at Normal School, she taught as a licensed teacher at Salisbury and Inkerman schools. Leween married Charles M Drysdale (1919-2004) on March 27, 1948. Together they had two children, Arleen and Morris. The couple farmed four miles east of Neepawa, MB for over fifty years. They had a mixed farm with grain, cattle, chickens and a large garden. Leween particularly enjoyed flowers and fruit trees. She was active in the community, belonging to the Union and Salisbury Women's Institute. She sang in the Inkerman United Church Choir, was a 4-H leader for many years, and entered her handiwork and garden produce in local fairs. Following a stroke in 1999, Leween lived at East View Lodge. Leween Drysdale died on February 6, 2005 in Neepawa, MB. She is buried at Riverside Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Leween Drysdale about the history of the Drysdale Centennial Farm. Interviewer is Dorothy Martin.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Find A Grave website and Drysdale's obituary. Transcript by Kaitlyn Perrett (2023). Description by Christy Henry.
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Lillian Lawson interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 14, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH150.Law
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 14, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:45:00]
History / Biographical
Lillian Helen Lawson (nee Arnold) was born in 1902 in Shoal Lake, MB. She took her schooling at Shoal Lake and then attended Normal School in Brandon, receiving a 2nd class certificate. She taught first at Plumas, then Briercrest in Saskatchwean, and then for six years in Hamiota. She resigned to marry Delmar James Lawson (1899-1973) on August 18, 1926. Together they had two sons, Arnold and John. Lillian was active in St. Paul's Anglican Church as a Sunday School teacher, organist an a life member of the ACW. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a longtime director of the Agricultural Society. Lillian enjoyed curling, golfing and bridge, and took pleasure in art and the playing the piano. She is listed as a Memorable Manitoban on the Manitoba Historical Society website. Lillian Lawson died on February 9, 1996 in Shoal Lake, MB. She is buried at Shoal Lake Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lillian Lawson about her life as a veterinarian's wife and the yacht "Anemone." Interviewer is Cliff Findlay.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and obituaries for Lillian and Delmar Lawson. Description by Christy Henry.
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Lillie Musselwhite interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 26, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH119.Mus
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 26, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Lillie Harriet Musselwhite (nee Jones) was born on September 25, 1917 in Minnedosa, MB. Lil was raised on the family farm south of Minnedosa in the Havelock district. She attended buisiness college in Winnipeg in 1936. She held secretarial positions in the city from 1938-1944, but met her future husband while working at The Hudson's Bay Company. Lil married Hunter Gladwin "Bud" Musselwhite (1914-2007) on February 22, 1941. Together they had three sons, David, Richard and Brian. In 1946, following Bud's discharge from the RCAF, the couple came to the Havelock farming community. Lil shared the responsibility of operating the family farm, while working at the Rolling River School Division and then at Brandon University on the administrative staff from 1965-1982, when she retired. Lil was a member of St. Mark's Club, a charter member of the Royal Purple, and a member of Minnedosa Golf and Curling Club. Lillie Musselwhite died on January 19, 1992 in Minnedosa, MB. She is buried at Minnedosa Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lillie H. Musselwaite about pioneer settlements in Odanah Municipality. Interviewer is Mae Johnson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Musselwhite's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Linda Berdan interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 5, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH109.Ber
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 5, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [1:00:00]
History / Biographical
Linda Berdan was born on March 7, 1949 in Ingersoll, ON. She entered the University of Windsor in 1967, graduating with a degree in Sociology. Initially, Linda was a social worker, but she burnt out in the profession and took a position as a church secretary. A friend encouraged her to study theology and she subsequently studied in Montreal from 1975-1977. She was a volunteer co-ordinator and took part time work with the Baptist church and as a resource person with the Presbyterian Church. She also substituted for the minister in Neepawa, MB for six months. In 1981, she was posted to Carberry, MB for a two year term. It appears that Rev Linda Berdan is currently living in Prince Edward Island, where she is still active with the Presbyterian Church.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Rev. Linda Berdan about women in the ministry. Interviewers are Charles and Nora Turner.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and the Summerside Presbyterian Church website. Description by Christy Henry.
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Lloyd Lovering interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 16, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH231.Lov
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 16, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Gordon Lloyd Lovering was born on September 10, 1920 in Coldwater, Simcoe County, ON. He grew up in Toronto. During the Depression he left school to support his family, and then in 1941, he joined the RCAF. His training took him to Rivers, MB, which inspired him to want to live on the Prairies. He was posted in England until 1945, and was a Legionaire until his death. After the war, Lloyd attended Bible School. He married Marion Ramsay Cunningham (1921-2007) in 1947, and the couple lived in various small communities in Ontario. In 1953, Lloyd attended Queen's University, graduating in 1958. He was subsequently ordained as a United Church minister. In 1961, the couple with their four children - Mary, Peter, Ruth and John - moved to Saskatchewan. In 1970, they settled in southwestern Manitoba and in 1978, he came to Central United Church in Brandon, MB. He remained in Brandon for the rest of his life. Rev. Lloyd Lovering died on August 6, 2003 in Brandon, MB. He is buried at Del-Win Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Rev. Lloyd Lovering about the Protestant faith before Church Union in 1925. Interviewer is Effie McPhail.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Lovering's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Lorne Carruthers interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 29, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH248.Car
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 29, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [1:00:00]
History / Biographical
Herbert Lorne Carruthers was born on May 5, 1883 in Cannamore, ON. He came west on harvest excursions in 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1906, working for his uncle William Carruthers, who lived one mile west of Hargrave, MB. In 1907, his father bought him a farm south of Hargrave and Lorne made the move west permanantly. Lorne married Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Odell (1891-1977) on December 28, 1910. They lived on the farm south of Hargrave until moving to Hargrave in 1940 and then Virden in 1972. Together they had two children: Cecil and Inez. Lorne volunteered at the Hargrave skating rink when it opened in 1950. He also enjoyed playing the violin and the harmonica at concerts and dances. Lorne Carruthers died on July 1, 1985 in Virden, MB. He is buried at Virden Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lorne Carruthers about his trip to Hargrave, MB from Crysler, ON, as well as homesteading north of Swift Current in the early 1900s. Interviewer is Gladys Bray.
Notes
History/bio information from the Clan Carruthers family history and geneaology website, the local histories "Hometown Virden: Pioneers and Progress" and "Binding Our Districts." Description by Christy Henry.
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Lorne Carruthers interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
August 22, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH309.Car
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
August 22, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Herbert Lorne Carruthers was born on May 5, 1883 in Cannamore, ON. He came west on harvest excursions in 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1906, working for his uncle William Carruthers, who lived one mile west of Hargrave, MB. In 1907, his father bought him a farm south of Hargrave and Lorne made the move west permanantly. Lorne married Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Odell (1891-1977) on December 28, 1910. They lived on the farm south of Hargrave until moving to Hargrave in 1940 and then Virden in 1972. Together they had two children: Cecil and Inez. Lorne volunteered at the Hargrave skating rink when it opened in 1950. He also enjoyed playing the violin and the harmonica at concerts and dances. Lorne Carruthers died on July 1, 1985 in Virden, MB. He is buried at Virden Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lorne Carruthers about Hargrave, MB in the early 1900s. Interviewer is Gladys Bray.
Notes
History/bio information from the Clan Carruthers family history and geneaology website, the local histories "Hometown Virden: Pioneers and Progress" and "Binding Our Districts." Description by Christy Henry.
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Lorne Dunn interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 11, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH107.Dun
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 11, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Lorne Vincent Dunn was born on March 13, 1906 in Smith Falls, ON. He came to Boissevain, MB with his family in 1917. Lorne married Edith Leila Coultis (1902-1998) in Russell, MB on September 10, 1927. In February 1928, the couple came to Boissevain and Lorne opened a grocery and dry goods store with his brother Glen. The couple raised their four children - Joan, Oral, Berith and Beverley - in town. Lorne sold the store in 1949. He then did accounting work until 1953, when he became a member of Investors Sydicate of Canada, retiring in 1970. Lorne enjoyed golfing and curling and was a member of the Agriculgural Society. In retirement he took an interest in the Drop-In Centre. Lorne Dunn died on December 17, 1983 in Boissevain, MB. He is buried at Boissevain and Morton Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Lorne Dunn about the general store, L&G Dunn, he operated with his brother in Boissevain, MB from 1928-1949. Interviewer is Phyllis Hallet.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Boissevain Morton local history "Beckoning Hills Revisited," and Dunn's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Marfisa Bobinski interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 17, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH198.Bob
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
February 17, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:30:00]
History / Biographical
Marfisa Merf Maria Donna Bobinski (nee Sedran) was born on April 30, 1914 in Brandon, MB. She owned and operated Sedran's Grocery on 18th Street North in the city for thirty-three years. She married Jack Michael Bobinski (1920-1980) in 1949. They had no children. Marfisa Bobinski died on March 31, 1998 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Brandon Municipal Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Marfisa Bobinski about family history and the Sedran grocery store. Interviewer is Effie McPhail.
Notes
History/bio information from the records and Bobinski's obituary. Description by Christy Henry. The records have misspelled Marfisa's first and last names. The corrected spellings have been used in this description.
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Margaret Catley interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 15, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH203.Cat
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
October 15, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:10:00]
History / Biographical
Marguerite Clemintine "Margaret" Catley (nee Jamieson) was born on May 14, 1916 in Hamiota, MB. She moved to Brandon, MB in 1935, where she worked as a nurse until retiring in 1974. Marg married Oswald Roy Catley (?-1987) in Brandon on September 3, 1949. They had no children. Margaret was a member of Naomi Rebekah Lodge. Margarget Catley died on December 22, 1992 in Brandon, MB. She is buried at Brandon Municipal Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Margaret Catley about health services, specifically the Westman Masectomy Visitation Group. Interviewer is Phyllis Long.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Hamiota local history "Hamiota: Grains of the Century 1884-1984," and the Brandon Municipal Cemetery website. Description by Christy Henry.
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Margaret Smith interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 7, 1982
Accession Number
35-1998
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH256.Smi
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
May 7, 1982
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:25:00]
History / Biographical
Margaret Winnifred Smith (nee Scarrow) was born November 7, 1902 in Rathwell, MB. She took her schooling at Rathwell and became a telephone operator. She then went to Vancouver and then back to Winnipeg where she received comptometer instruction at Success Business College. Following her studies, she worked at Speirs-Parnell (which became Westons). Whilie in Winnipeg she joined the United Church Central Congregational Choir and the CNR Choral Society. She met Henry Bernard "Harry" Smith (?-1974) at Speirs-Parnell and they were married in 1928. They had no children. When Harry joined the RCAF in 1939, Margaret went with him to Vancouver and then Saskatoon. They were living in Ladner, BC at the end of the Second World War. While in Saskatoon Margaret was president of the Airmen's Wive Group, and a member of Knox United Church choir. In ladner she was choir leader in the United Church. In 1945, the couple moved to Neepawa, where Harry started a business with Fred Anderson called Smith and Anderson Radio Electric. In Neepawa, Margaret joined the United Church choir, was president of the Missionary Society and the Business & Professional Women's Club, and a member of UCW. Margaret Smith died on January 26, 1999 in Neepawa, MB. She is buried at Riverside Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Margaret Smith about her life story and that of her husband, Harry. Interviewer is Winnie Cheetham.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Neepawa local history "Heritage," and Smith's obituary. Description by Christy Henry.
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Violette Chapman interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 11, 1981
Accession Number
35-1998
{add= Westman Oral History collection Interview Date: 1981-11-11 Narrator
  1 audio     1 document  
Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH254.Cha
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
November 11, 1981
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:15:00]
History / Biographical
Violette Chapman (nee Turner) was born on May 16, 1898 in Ednas Cross, England. Her first job was making needle envelopes in a factory. When she was 16, she met Isaiah Chapman (1889-1966), a soldier in the 2nd Battalion of the Coldstream Guards in the First World War. Isaiah was given leave from France to marry Violette on October 16, 1918. The couple lived in England for serveral years after the war, but in 1921 they sailed to New York, then travelled by train to Montreal and through to Winnipeg. Isaiah worked as a farm hand for a couple of years before joining the Canadian Pacific Railway at Treesbank. Eventually he was transfered to Glenboro. Violette took work in the kitchen of the Leland Hotel. She stopped working once their children - Verna and Sydney - were born. In 1932, the family bought a farm north of town in the Patricia District. Violette and Isaiah moved back to Glenbroro in 1949, where they owned a grocery store and then a cafe. In 1966, the couple purchased the old Connaught School and moved it to their farm where they planned to use it as their summer home. For the last nine years of her life, Violette lived at the Personal Care Home in Glenboro. Violette Chapman died in May 1993 in Glenboro, MB. She is buried at Glenboro Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Violette Chapman about her life story. Interviewer is Irene Brown.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Glenboro local history "Beneath the Long Grass," and obituaries for Sydney and Isaiah Chapman. Transcript by Sydney Wright (2023). Description by Christy Henry.
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Documents

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Violet Leeson interview

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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 29, 1983
Accession Number
35-1998
Interview Date: 1983-06-29 Narrator (Interviewee): Violet Leeson Interviewer: Velma Patterson
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Part Of
Westman Oral History collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
OH218.Lee
Accession Number
35-1998
GMD
sound recordings
Date Range
June 29, 1983
Physical Description
1 audio cassette [0:10:00]
History / Biographical
Violet Ellen Leeson (nee Morrison) was born on April 12, 1902 in Strathclair, MB. She took her early education at Elgin School and Strathclair Consolidated School. Violet married Earl Leeson (1903-1982) on June 14, 1922 and together they had two daughters: Viola Rose and Della June. The couple farmed the original Leeson homestead from 1922-1962, except for five years when Earl was manager of the Strathclair Consumers Co-op. They moved to Carlton Lodge in 1981. Violet began writing poetry in the 1920s. Violet Leeson died on January 22, 2001 in Shoal Lake, MB. She is buried at Strathclair Cemetery.
Custodial History
As part of the Westman Oral History Collection, this collection was accessioned by the McKee Archives in 1998. The original tapes from the Westman Oral History project were deposited in the Brandon Public Library. Copies of these originals were made by Margaret Pollex of the Brandon University Language Lab at the request of Eileen McFadden, University Archivist in the early 1990s. These copies compose the collection held in the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Item is an audiocassette tape containing an interview with Violet Leeson about her life story and her poetry. Interviewer is Velma Patterson.
Notes
History/bio information from the records, the Strathclair RM local history "Our story to 1970," and Leeson's entry as a Memorable Manitoban on the Manitoba Historical Society website. Description by Christy Henry.
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Documents

OH218_Leeson_transcript.pdf

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