Bennett, Nelson; Bennett (French), Elsie. Oral history interview about Pasadena.

Mr. and Ms. Bennett discuss their memories of arriving in Pasadena. Mr. Bennett arrived in 1949. Ms. Bennett arrived in 1936 as a young girl. Her parents were part of the original settler group in Midland. They talk about the train station, as well as other businesses that no longer exist in the com...

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Main Author: Riley, Alexander
Other Authors: Bennett, Nelson; Bennett (French), Elsie, Nelson and Elsie Bennett are married and live together in Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador. Nelson Bennett arrived in 1949, and Elsie French arrived in Midland, Newfoundland and Labrador in September 1936. Mr. Bennett was the principal of St. David's Anglican School for some time, and was very involved in developing recreation for the community. Ms. Bennett was also very involved in the community, as she started Girl Guides in Pasadena.
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 2014
Subjects:
Migration/settlement
Towns
Communities
Bennett
Nelson
Bennett (French)
Elsie
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_wn/id/2712
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Summary:Mr. and Ms. Bennett discuss their memories of arriving in Pasadena. Mr. Bennett arrived in 1949. Ms. Bennett arrived in 1936 as a young girl. Her parents were part of the original settler group in Midland. They talk about the train station, as well as other businesses that no longer exist in the community.

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