Oral History Interview - John A "Bert" Gow
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- Material Type
- Recording
- Date Range
- 1978
- Accession No.
- 19921008020
- Physical Description
- 1 cassette tape; digital copy
- Scope and Content
- - Mr. Gow is 100 years of age and has been living in Southland Nursing Home for the last 3 years. - He was born in Wallacetown, Ontario and came to Alberta in 1905. He was employed as a secretary for 30 years. Gives employment history. - Married after coming to Alberta to a farm girl from Manitoba.…
- Material Type
- Recording
- Date Range
- 1978
- Creator
- Pioneer Researchers Association
- Physical Description
- 1 cassette tape; digital copy
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Acquisition Source
- Pioneer Researchers
- Scope and Content
- - Mr. Gow is 100 years of age and has been living in Southland Nursing Home for the last 3 years. - He was born in Wallacetown, Ontario and came to Alberta in 1905. He was employed as a secretary for 30 years. Gives employment history. - Married after coming to Alberta to a farm girl from Manitoba. - Information about the Barons Consolidated School District. Mentions school inspector, Joe Morgan, and names other teachers. - Information about Bob Hodges. - General information about his job, the farm they had, and retirement. - Information about Baron's Oil. - General opinions about the government and the status of senior citizens. - Advice to the younger generations; be honest, live up to your own expectations, and act in the best interests of yourself and your country. -1930s many farmers lost their farms. Tape 1 Side B - Blank. Note: See also pages 261-263 in "Wheat Heart of the West: A History of Barons and District"
- Access Restrictions
- Public Access
- Accession No.
- 19921008020
- Collection
- Archive
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