Elizabeth Barter speaks about a variety of subjects

• Main Author: Thomas, Gerald
• Other Authors: Barter, Elizabeth;
• Format: Text
• Language: French; English
• Published: 1973
• Subjects: Anecdotes > Anecdotes; Humour > Humour; Chanson > Song; Histoire des femmes - Women's history; Biographie > Life history; Musique > Music; Histoire orale > Oral history; Blagues > Jokes; Conte > Tale; Divertissements > Entertainment; Mariage > Marriage; Paysage culturel > Cultural landscape; Religion > Religion; Sage-femmes > Midwifery; Superstition > Superstition; Croyances et pratiques > Beliefs and their practices; Canadiens français > Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador > Port-au-Port; Péninsule de; Canadians; French-speaking > Newfoundland and Labrador > Port au Port Peninsula; Newfoundland; Terre-Neuve
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/gthomas/id/2753

Elizabeth Barter raconte quelques blagues et histoires drôles, notamment l'histoire d'une femme qui exploite des hommes qui cherchaient à la faire tromper son mari pendant son absence. Elle parle de ses souvenirs d'enfance et raconte des histoires personnelles. Elle chante deux chansons en anglais, notamment « Seven years I loved a sailor » et explique comment on apprenait des chansons en Anglais en écoutant la radio. Elle parle de la vie des femmes dans la communauté, et l'influence de la religion dans la vie quotidienne. -- Elizabeth Barter tells a few jokes and funny stories, including the tale of a woman who takes advantage of men who attempt to get her to cheat on her husband while he is away. She also shares some childhood memories and personal history. She sings a couple of songs in English, notably "Seven years I loved a sailor", and then explains how it was common to learn English songs by listening to the radio, when she was young. She speaks about the lives of women in the community, and the influence of religion in daily life. Transcription du F1782/C2411/CD-F1385 -- Transcript of F1782/C2411/CD-F1385