| Title | Oral history interview with Mary Shaw, 1983. |
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| Collection | |
| Date created | 25 October 1983 |
| Description Summary | Transcript of an interview with Mary Shaw for the Glen Eden Oral History Project. Mary recalls her family history; mentions siblings and who they married, and describes being an only girl in a family of ten. She talks of her father's family and their connection to the Sharp family. Mary recalls and losing her first child in childbirth. She describes other local families, going to the Methodist church, local dances, 'wash day' and mentions Darkie Saunders and the influenza epidemic. |
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| Other Notes | Government Project Employment Programme ( P.E.P. ) Born 1909, Mary Shaw nee Withers was the only daughter (out of 10 children) of Jack and Jane Shaw (nee Parr). She married ? Shaw |
| Keywords | Saunders, Martin (Darkie); |
| Time span | c1915 - c1935 |
| 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 only) |
| Supporting materials | Transcript |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1040-24 |
