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Joan Finnigan fonds
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Carl Bailey, Sept. 1978

Interview of Carl Bailey of Calabogie, Ont. former lumberman in the Ottawa Valley. He talks about the history of the Valley, Larry Frost, 'the Terror of the Ottawa Valley' and noteworthy events including the murder of "Saw Saw' Samson. Side One: Interview of Carl Bailey. Side Two: interview continues.

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Side One: Carl Nov/82. Side Two: Carl then Harty Carl King Jan/83.

Captain Lyle Dugan interviewed by Joan Finnigan.

Captain Dugan discusses his career as a boat pilot on the Great Lakes. Side One: Dugan discusses changes in shipping in the Kingston area. He talks about what it was like to be a boat pilot in the Great Lakes. Discusses how he beame a boat pilot. Side Two: Continuation of Side 1. Tape changes speed to 7 1/2 ips part way through, then back to 3 3/4 ips. Tells stories about being a boat pilot in the Great Lakes. Talk on first 1/2 of tape side, 2nd 1/2 is blank.

Captain Lewis Orr interviewed by Joan Finnigan.

Captain Lewis Orr talks about working on the Great Lakes. Side One: Captain Orr talks about his childhood (Orphaned at 6) and becoming a cabin boy at 13 on the "Between the Lakes" ship. Talks about working his way up and the ships he worked on - wheelsman, river pilot. Side Two: continuation of side 1. Narrow escapes discussed. Portsmouth in its early days discussed. Compares Lake vs. ocean captains. Talks about the diffent lakes. Talks about different boats he worked on and the people he worked with.

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