Gear, Winnie. Winnie Gear, Whitbourne

This interview is part of a series of filmed oral histories, collected in 2005 by the Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation, from over 40 elders who grew up in the area. The Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and protecting the her...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation
Other Authors: Gear, Winnie
Format: Moving Image (Video)
Language:English
Published: 2005
Subjects:
Oral traditions
expressions and the written word
Work
Festive events and games
Illness and health
Education
Supernatural belief
Social beliefs
practices and customs
Gear
Winnie
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/4833
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Summary:This interview is part of a series of filmed oral histories, collected in 2005 by the Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation, from over 40 elders who grew up in the area. The Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and protecting the heritage of the Baccalieu Trail Region. This project includes memories of living and working in the area, going to school, children’s games, home remedies, the first modes of transportation, supernatural beliefs, traditional industries and calendar customs and celebrations. This interview is with Winnie Gear of Whitbourne, NL. The interviewer is Linda Cooper. The camera was operated by Robin Baker. The video was edited by Mike Ryan and Darrell Barrett.

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