| Title | Oral history interview with Tom Mitchell, 1983. |
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| Collection | |
| Date created | 12 October 1983 |
| Description Summary | Transcript of an interview with Tom Mitchell for the Glen Eden Oral History Project. Tom recalls social dances in Glen Eden. He describes working for Laidlaw Leeds (later Farmer's Trading Co)as a despatch clerk 1921 - 1941. Tom mentions various Glen Eden identities, the CWI (Country Women's Institute)and the RSA (Returned Services Association). He describes running the pig farm and recalls selling pigs at a stock sale. Tom mentions an involvement in the black-market. He recalls Joe Perry helping him out during the Depression. |
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| Other Notes | Government Project Employment Programme ( P.E.P. ) |
| Keywords | Todd, Harry; Leeds, Laidlaw; Farmer's Trading Company; Robertson; Perry, Joe; Glen Eden; Waitakere; Pigs; Abattoir; Depressions 1929 - 1936; |
| Time span | 1921 - 1941 |
| Language | English |
| Copyright Holder | Auckland Libraries |
| Access Rights | Contact the West Auckland Research Centre, Waitakere Central Library in Henderson, to listen to recording or view abstract. Not available for loan. |
| Available copies | Local History, Waitakere Central Library |
| Original medium | Audio; analogue, cassette |
| Duration | 1 x C60 |
| Supporting materials | Transcript |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1040-14 |
