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.
Audio Tracks
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Negative shows a woman seated in a dentist's chair as the dentist examines her mouth and a young boy (her son) looks on.
Notes
Negative was stored in a Medicine Hat News envelope with the following typed on the front: Lind Love in the dentist's chair in Lahr as son, Michael, looks on..."Don't cry, Mom"
See sub sub series level (RG 6, 8.4.1) for history/bio information.
Custodial History
See sub sub series level (RG 6, 8.4.1) for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Linda Burridge, University Librarian, Brandon University, Darrell Racine, Assistant Professor, Native Studies Department, Brandon University and Maria Campbell in the lobby of the George T. Richardson Centre.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 8: Library Services
8.4 Library special events
8.4.1 Brandon Aboriginal Literary Festival
See sub sub series level (RG 6, 8.4.1) for history/bio information.
Custodial History
See sub sub series level (RG 6, 8.4.1) for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Linda Burridge, University Librarian, Brandon University, Darrell Racine, Assistant Professor, Native Studies Department, Brandon University and Maria Campbell in the lobby of the George T. Richardson Centre.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 8: Library Services
8.4 Library special events
8.4.1 Brandon Aboriginal Literary Festival
See sub sub series level (RG 6, 8.4.1) for history/bio information.
Custodial History
See sub sub series level (RG 6, 8.4.1) for custodial history.
Scope and Content
File consists of of correspondence and accompanying grant materials; emails regarding meetings, funding, festival development, Aboriginal book sellers/publishers, festival dignitaries, Aboriginal writers list of possibilities; photograph/audio permission forms signed by various authors; Aboriginal Literary Festival Minutes (Jan 12, 2006, Jan 19, 2006, Feb. 9, 2007,
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 8: Library Services
8.4 Library special events
8.4.1 Brandon Aboriginal Literary Festival