607 research outputs found
Flynn, Dennis. Mel Squarey interviews Dennis Flynn regarding Bonfire Night.
No full textMel Squarey interviews Dennis Flynn in St. John's, Newfoundland, 23 November, 2010. Flynn explains Bonfire Night traditions in and around Colliers, Newfoundland, who participated in Bonfire Night, what materials were burned, and his grandmother's memories about Moonlight Parties on Fergus Island, in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland
Dillon, Kevin. Mel Squarey interviewing Kevin Dillon, April 1, 2011, St. John's, Newfoundland, regarding the tradition of shoeing horses.
No full textMel Squarey interviewing Kevin Dillon, April 1, 2011, St. John's, Newfoundland, regarding the tradition of shoeing horses. Dillon discusses his start in farrier work, tools used, the process of shaping a foot and placing a shoe, first memories of shoeing, different styles of shoeing, changes in the tradition, his role with the RNC Mounted Unit, how the horses respond to being shod, and the importance of continuing the tradition
Camp: Sacandaga stories
No full textMy thesis is a collection of six fiction stories I've worked on during my time in the MFA program at Rutgers-Newark.M.F.A.by Mel Kin
Chafe, Liz. Liz Chafe discusses raising Newfoundland Ponies and their history.
No full textLiz Chafe discusses raising Newfoundland Ponies and their history.Liz Chafe discusses her initial experiences with Newfoundland ponies and her childhood; tells the story of her first pony Blaze, the cost of her first pony, and how she had to take care of him.; she talks about why she loves the Newfoundland pony; how the ponies were used in Newfoundland history; where the ponies came from in the first place; Liz explains how horses differentiate from ponies; the Conception Bay horse popularity; how Newfoundland ponies are used today; the fear of the ponies disappearing and genetic modifications; physical characteristics of the Newfoundland pony; experiences with breeding; Liz Chafe’s day taking care of the horses; the loss of the Newfoundland pony; advice to those who are interested in buying a pony; concerns for the future of the Newfoundland pony
Walker, Dale. Description of hooked rug by Dale Walker.
No full textDescription of hooked rug by Dale Walker
Smith, Pat. Pat Smith discusses the performance of old time concerts in Heart's Content, Newfoundland.
No full textPat Smith discusses the performance of old time concerts in Heart's Content, Newfoundland.Pat Smith describes an what an old time concert is; the production of an old time concert; where the concerts are typically held; when the concerts were held in Heart’s Content, Newfoundland and Labrador by the Mizzen Heritage Society; old time concerts that happen at special times or for special events; St. Patrick’s Day Old Time Concerts; the involvement of the community in practices for skits and costumes; the audience for old time concerts; how the old time concert sold out; Pat talks about the 2011 concert activities; feedback about the 2011 concert; the fan favorite skit “Uncle Dicky” by John Warren; the planning process behind a concert; the importance of an old time concert to the community of Heart’s Content and area; the concern about concerts not passing on to the next generation
White, Betty. Betty White discusses rug hooking.
No full textBetty White discusses the tradition of rug hooking, and methods and materials used in rug hooking.Betty White describes what rug hooking is and why it’s an important tradition; she talks about her first memories with rug hooking; the need to put something into the design of the rug that is a recollection of the past; the story of Betty’s Water Fetching from her family’s well as a child; Gene Boland’s idea about starting a New Horizons Seniors program to show people how to hook a rug; Betty’s first experiences with hooking her rug; the design and colour process of rug making; what it feels like when you are hooking; what’s involved in beginning a rug; the tools involved in hooking; the recycled materials used in rug hooking; how to construct a mat frame; what hooks are made of; what red dot is and how to use it; first time experiences with an old tradition; the stories and history behind hooked rugs; the changes in rug hooking function; the seniors program; the description of Betty’s Mat and Jack Cumby’s Hill; the place of rugs in the modern home, museums, and exhibitions
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