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Scope to be completed at a later date

Interview of Judge J.C. Newton of Almonte, Ont., who relates tales of colourful characters of the Ottawa Valley, in particular the legendary Dinny O'Brien. Side One: Interview with J.C. Newton. Side Two: Interview continued/Joan reads three of her original poems dedicated to "carl".

Interview of Phoebe McCord former teacher, poet and historian of Shawville, Quebec who talks about her ancestors, early settlers of the Ottawa Valley. Comments on contemporary politicians such as Prime Minister Trudeau are women throughout her memories of her life in the Valley. Side One: Interview with Phoebe McCord. Side Two: interview continued.

Interview of Jessie Gillies of Arnprior, Ont., widow of wealthy lumber baron David Gillies whose lumbering empire encompassed the Ottawa Valley. Gillies talks about her ancestors, her childhood in Tamworth and Harrowsmith and her life with David. Side One: Interviw with Jessie Gillies. Side Two: Interview continued.

Interview of Harry Frost, descendant of the legendary seven Frost brothers known as the "Terrors of the Ottawa Valley". He talks about his life spent as a trapper in the Valley and the history of the Frost family and other families who were early settlers in the Fort Coulonge, Que. area. Side One: interview of Harry Frost. Side Two: interview continues.

Interview of Iveny Newton of Shawville, Que. who spent 60 yrs. in the woods as a lumberman and hunting and fishing guide.//Interview of Carl Jennings and Len Doyle of Sheenboro, Que. They relate several humourous stories of events and characters of the Ottawa Valley. Side One: Interview of Iveny Newton//Interview of Carl Jennings and Len Doyle. Side Two: Interview of Carl and Len continues.

Interview of Norris Brough of Ottawa who talks about his ancestors, early settlers in the Ottawa Valley in 1843. He also discusses the mining industry at Cobalt and Timmins. Side One: Interview with Norris Brough. Side Two: Interview continues.

Interview of George McIlraith of Ottawa, former lawyer and Senator from the Ottawa Valley. He talks about his Scottish ancestors who settled in Lanark Village in 1821, and recalls stories of people, places and events from his youth in the village. Side One: Interview of George McIlraith. Side Two: Interview continues.

Interview of Leo Morel, longtime resident of the Ottawa Valley and former postmaster of Mattawa, Ont. for 36 years. Side One: Interview of Leo Morel. Side Two: Interview continues.

Interview of radio show host Hal Anthony. Anthony recalls his memories of Charlotte Whitton, former Mayor of Ottawa, when he was a reporter in Ottawa with CKY radio in the 1950's. He talks about the many confrontations between Mayor Whitton and Ottawa developer Robert Compeau. Side One: Interview of Hal Anthony. Side Two: Interview continues.