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Rogers, Arthur MacLeod - Interview
Series title:Voice of the PioneerHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):168481Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:MCNEIL, BillAccession:1981-0111Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Release date:1974Production company:Bill McNeil (Interviewer)Description:Interview with 81 year-old Arthur MacLeod Rogers, former lawyer with the Attorney-General of Ontario and brother of politician Norman MacLeod Rogers. Rogers discusses his memories of his mother, Grace, who was a well-known author of Nova Scotia stories and the first woman to run for a federal seat. He remarks on the tradition of teaching, law, and writing in his family. His anecdotes about his World War I experiences with the Mounted Rifles of Nova Scotia include: acting as brigade signaler with his brother Norman in France; his injury from German machine gun fire; and the valor of Major J.L. Ralston. Also described is Roger's law career with the Attorney-General of Ontario, the advice of Sir William Mulock, police raids on crooked securities sellers, drafting legislation for the Securities Act, and impressions of lawyers Ernest Bailey and W.N. Tilley. The interview concludes with Roger's thoughts on retirement.Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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