| Title | Oral history interview with Mrs R. Nairn, 1983. |
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| Date created | 13 September 1983 |
| Description Summary | Transcript of an interview with Mrs Nairn for the Glen Eden Oral History Project. Mrs Nairn recalls her father growing daffodils and other flowers c1920. She mentions her father Capt W H Sheperd, was the Chairman of the Town Board, and recalls putting on a 'strawberry afternoon'. Recalls the naming of Glen Eden, the cannery, schooling at Oratia and Glen Eden, and the annual flower show. Mrs Nairn describes her father's naval uniform and mentions training during WWI. She mentions the influenza epidemic 1917, and various local identities. She recalls her wages as a milliner, describes the roads, discipline in school, and the variety of apples grown. She recalls her millinery apprenticeship and evening leisure activities. |
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| Other Notes | Government Project Employment Programme ( P.E.P. ) Born c1900, Mrs R. [Rowie?] Nairn was the daughter of Capt W.H.Shepherd. The family moved to Glen Eden in 1909. Mrs Nairn was married in 1923. She is interviewed with her daughter Mrs Walters. |
| Keywords | Shepherd, R.; Glen Eden; Waitakere; Community life; |
| Time span | c1915 - 1945 |
| 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 | 2 x C90 (3 sides) |
| Supporting materials | Transcript |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1040-16 |
