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Marion’s Special Gift

Marion: The most fantastic thing I got for Christmas was an accident. I use to look in the old catalogues, Eaton’s catalogues and I wanted the little golden […]

Ruby King’s Wedding

Interviewer: When you came home and got married, what kind of wedding you have? Ruby: Oh, just old fashion wedding. Interviewer: So what kind of wedding would that […]

Mary Power and Mrs. Ann Talk about the Dances

There was no band, just a single accordion and people danced to sets, such as the lancers or the Virginia Reel and the occasional 2 step waltz. Mrs. […]

Community as Family

Because prior to 1949 we had nothing. If you got up in the morning and that, you had neither bit of butter, you go to your neighbour. Sing […]

Florence Miller’s Wind Up Hockey Player

Many of the participants in this project still have the toys they were given so long ago. This wind up hockey player was the first toy Florence Miller […]

Christmas Tree and Decorations

Frank: I don’t think I can remember a Christmas tree. That’s true, I don’t think I can remember a Christmas tree. You would hang up your stocking but I […]

75 Year Old Doll

This doll was given to Ann Murphy for Christmas at the age of 2. The doll is 75 years old. Its condition shows just how much this gift […]