Oral Histories

Last Updated on January 28, 2022 by Michelle McIver

On this page, we will include audio and video recordings from various descendants. If you click on the individual’s name, this will open that person’s page in the electronic family tree.

If you have an audio or video recording that you would like to submit, please contact us.

NameType of RecordingDescriptionDateRelated Links
Mary Eileen (McIver) McAvinn
(1910-2000)
Audio
(1 hr,
38 min)
Oral history interview of Eileen McAvinn.Link to audio recording
Annie Patricia (McIver) Duffy
(1908-2000)
Audio
(18 min)
Oral history interview of Annie Duffy by Geoff LePage of the Benevolent Irish Society. Annie discusses family members and careers, religions, customs, and tells of living a very normal life.

The recording is available in the Island Voices Collection from the University of Prince Edward Island.
July 13, 1983Link to audio recording
Raymond Joseph “Ray” Brown
(1921-2018)
Video
(4 min)
News article and accompanying video interview of Raymond Brown, discussing his war-time experiences. Ray was interviewed by his granddaughter, Laura Brown, who is a reporter and videographer for CTV News Atlantic.November 11, 2016Link to article and video on CTV News Atlantic