Artists and St. Lawrence College teacher, Robert Vandepeer answers questions relating to his backgorund, his view of art, why he became an artist, whether artistic talent is inherited or learned, his media, and influences in the development of the artist. Side One: Interviewer Susan Conley interviews Robert Vandepeer. Side Two: blank.
Rashid, A political scientist discusses reasons for immigrating to Canada from India, impressions of Canada, adjusting to Canadian Society, and student life at Queen's University. Interviewed by Haideh Rahnema. Side One: Side 1 of above interview. Side Two: Side 2 of above interview. Interview continued for about half of side 2. rest of tape is blank.
Associate Dean of Part-Time Studies at Queen's University, Dr. David McLay, discusses the World University Service of Canada and Amnesty Interantional in Kingston, providing information relating to their history and purpose, supporters and founders, co-operation from students and the Kingston community, and the success of their operations. Side One: Interviewer Haideh Rahnema interviews Dean McLay. Side Two: continuation of intrview, McLay discusses the Kingston Community project.
Artist and Profssor Broadhurst discusses his background, his life as an artist, as well as his attitudes towards his art, art in general, influences upon the artist and the role of the artist today. Side One: Mr. Broadhurst interviewed for the Archives Project by Reinolde Van Weringh. Side Two: Continuation of above interview, for about 5-10 minutes. Rest of tape is blank.
Mr. Saunders, former student and custodian at Victoria Public School (Presently Custodian at Winston Churchill School), shares some reminiscences concerning the school - both as a student and as a custodian. Side One: Interviewer Susan Conley interviews Bob Saunders for first 1/2 of tape. 2nd 1/2 blank. Side Two: blank.
Retired nurse, Barbara Ettinger discusses the early days of Victoria School in Kingston, which was used as a "model school" for training of teachers by the Faculty of Education, Queen's University. She also talks about her father D.G. Ettinger, Principal of Victoria School who was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree by Queen's University in 1935. Side One: Interview by Reinolde Van Weringh. Side Two: Continuation of interview for 3/4 of side, rest blank.
Mr. Ritter, Director of Education, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public School Board, Kingston, Ontario, discusses the development of Victoria School in Kingston, the implementation of programs there, and the training of student teachers at the School. Side One: Interviewer Susan Conley interviews Mr. Ritter. Side Two: continuation of interview.
Artist Pamela Allen talks about the positive and negative aspects of her life as an artist and the factors that have affected her career. She discusses her work, the work of other Kingston artists and Queen's University's Fine Art Program. Side One: Interviewer Haideh Rahnema interviews Pamela Allen. Side Two: blank.
Victoria School. Kingston, Ontario
Exerpts of interview with people who were associated with Victoria School. Recorded in Kingston, Ont. in July 1985. Side One: Early education in Kingston. Reminiscences by various people. School closed on July 21, 1985. Reminiscences and narration to accompany preparation. Side Two: blank.
Blackman, a nurse (KGH 1944 Grad.) - Retired, discusses her experiences as a nurse in training during the early 1940's and her career at Kingston General Hospital. She presents a comparison of the day to day life of a nurse in past decades, with modern conditions. Side One: Interviewer Susan Conley interviews Betty Blackman with Elenor Gravely (K.G.H Grad 1946) in background. Side Two: continuation of interview for first 1/4 of tape, rest blank.