Tucker, G. August 4, 2021. Crystal Braye interviewing Grant Tucker, Winterton

Crystal Braye interviewing Grant Tucker at the Society of United Fishermen Lodge #2 in Winterton. Grant Tucker describes his history with the SUF; positions in the lodge; member voting process; role of lodge in helping community; Relief Committee; death of a member; funeral ceremony Breaking the Gaf...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Braye, Crystal
Other Authors: Tucker, Grant, Grant Tucker, born March 2, 1943 to Alice Tuck from Hance Harbour. Alice married a Tucker and he assumed the name Tucker. He has roots in Winterton through Jasper Hiscock, his great-grandfather going back five generations to the first settlers of Winterton. He was the first in his family to join the SUF and became a member December 4, 1971. He has filled the role of First and Second Officer, Master and Secretary. He was also a member of the Grand Lodge.
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Work
Trade associations
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/boatmuseum/id/410
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Summary:Crystal Braye interviewing Grant Tucker at the Society of United Fishermen Lodge #2 in Winterton. Grant Tucker describes his history with the SUF; positions in the lodge; member voting process; role of lodge in helping community; Relief Committee; death of a member; funeral ceremony Breaking the Gaff; symbolism; fishing; history of SUF; watermill; ceremonies and rituals; New Year’s Day; rise and decline of SUF; impressions of Lodge; memories of a particular meeting.

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