Interview of Wilbert Ives of Dunrobin, Ont. who began farming there in 1971. Ives discusses people and places of South March Twsp. such as the historic Klondike Hotel. Side One: Interview of Wilbert Ives. Side Two: Interview continues.
Recording of the Ed Needham Show, a radio talk show hosted by Ed Needham with guest Joan Finnigan. Following an introductory discussion on the upsurge of interest in Canadian history and Canadian writers, they respond to listeners who call in to comment on people places and events in the history of the Ottawa Valley. Side One: Ed Needham show with Joan Finnigan. Side Two: Ed Needham show continues.
Interview of Ray Jamieson of Almonte, Ont. a retired lawyer who had litigated for and against Dinny O'Brien of the Burnt Lands of Huntley in the Ottawa Valley. Topics include Jamiesons genealogy, Dinny O'Brien, Tim Scott and the early history of the valley. Side One: Interview of Ray Jamieson. Side Two: Interview continues.
Interview of Phoebe McCord of Shawville, Que. McCord, a retired educator, poet and amateur historian, discusses the "Good Women", her dissertation on the virtues and skills expected of women of her generation. She also talks about her family genealogy and the history of Shawville. Side One: Interview of Phoebe McCord. Side Two: interview continues.
Interviwe of Bert Horner of Shawville, Que. who talks about the history of Shawville and the Ottawa Valley. He recalls the excitement generated by the arrival of the first steam-driven thresher in 1912 and the influenza epidemic of 1918 when Horner helped to evacuate the stricken lumbermen from the isolated lumber camps in the Valley. Side One: Interview of Bert Horner. Side Two: Interview continues.
Side A - Prebroadcast recording of Oral History interviews from 'Between Ourselves' consisting of several unidentified speakers who recall the lumbering industry in the Ottawa Valley between 1900 and 190. Side B - Off-air recording of CBC series 'Between Ourselves' entitled 'Inland Salts' hosted by Harry Mannis. Side One: Oral History of the Ottawa Valley, Aug. 29, 1973. Side Two: Between Ourselves - Inland Salts, Aug. 26, 1978.