Greenland, Cecil. Interview about growing up in Coley's Point and Bay Roberts.

• Main Author: Wilson, Lisa
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Migration/settlement; Work; Towns; Communities; Greenland; Cecil; Newfoundland; Black Island
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_oral/id/420

106 year old Cecil Greenland talks about his upbringing in Coley's Point and what he has accomplished as a carpenter over the years. Cecil Greenland introduces himself; From Coley’s Point; Family information and longevity; 106 years old; Starting school; 4:00 - Games played; Hockey playing; Description of school and information; Four trades; Teach in St. Chad’s; Epidemic; Diesel operator in Gander; 7:20 - Fished the Labrador; Living in America; Built 19 houses; 9:25 - Built house at 80; Father from Coley’s Point; 1814, Great grandfather George Greenland came from England to Newfoundland; CG married 1935; Family information; 15:00 - Death of Father; Mother’s job as cook; Shipwreck at Black Island; 18:00 - Learned carpentry from brother; Family photographs; 20:30 - Tips for staying young; 24:30 - Attitudes towards aging; Clergyman; Difference in labour; Visiting habits; Coley’s Point property and house; 29:25 - Oldest person in Newfoundland; Technological change; Family in military; 35:10 - Ideas of home; Brother George; First time drinking rum; 37:25 - Vegetable gardens; Memories of mother; Discipline; Grandchildren and family; Reflecting on life; 45:00 - Craft skills; Swimming and hearing; Working with Hydro; 50:50 - Photo of grandfather; Greenland family; Occupational work; Linda Greenland discussing her father.