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Gwen Hayman and Dorothy and William Robinson : interview
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1965-05-27 (Creation)
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2 audio reels (01:00:00) : 19 cm/sec, mono ; 18 cm
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RECORDED: [location unknown], 1965-05-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Land promoter John Moore Robinson is recalled by his daughters Dorothy Robinson and Gwen Hayman, and by a nephew, William Robinson, who also discuss life in the central Okanagan, 1897 to 191;4. The three speakers all speak together so it is not specified who says what. The discussion begins by describing Robinson's background; memories of Summerland; the SS "Okanagan" and Captain Estabrooks; trips on the family houseboat; how Robinson came west and founded Peachland; early days in Peachland and Summerland; James Ritchie; Robinson's companies; CPR interest in Summerland; early days of Naramata, including what life was like there and in Summerland. TRACK 2: The Robinsons offer childhood memories; a discussion about J.M. Robinson and Mrs. Robinson; early church service; first impressions of the Okanagan; the trip out from Brandon; the family house; more on Robinson's background and the founding of Peachland; Robinson's enthusiasm for the Okanagan; Summerland days; visits of CPR; financiers; stories about the Robinson's family Chinese cook; impressions of Penticton and Kelowna; and a westerner's view of eastern Canadians.
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Imbert Orchard, 1974-1975
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A digital copy is available. Please contact staff for further information.
Preservation compact disc made from original audio reels, 2002-10-21.
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- Copying Restriction: Clients requesting research/private copies must fill out CBC form.
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- Copyright Status: Copyright Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Accession number(s): T1111
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Previously described as AAAB1234
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Orchard ; O-44/1-2
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speaker: William A. Robinson, speaker: Dorothy Robinson, speaker: Gwen Hayman, interviewer: Imbert Orchard, sound recording: Ian Stephen
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- Robinson, John Moore, 1855-1934 (Subject)
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company (Subject)