Collection search - Robertson, Dora - Interview
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Record information – Brief Robertson, Dora - Interview
Series title:[The Great War and Canadian Society]Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1974-06-20Item number (ISN):379311Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:THE GREAT WAR AND CANADIAN SOCIETY PROJECTAccession:1975-0098Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Production date:1974-06-20Production company:Opportunities for YouthProduction credit:interviewer, Catherine MacLeodDescription:Interview of Mrs. Dora Robertson, age 81, who was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, in 1892 and came to Canada in 1912. She was working at the Eaton’s department store when the war broke out. She was not aware of the seriousness of the war because she was too young. It was easy to get a leave of absence from her job, she took a trip and then returned to her job after a couple of years. She describes working conditions and hours of work. She was not aware of hardships during the war. She lost a boyfriend during the war. She recalls going to parties and dances. She lived next door to some Germans, said that they were nice people and does not recall any antagonism toward them. She describes her work as a dress-maker, making bodices on an assembly line, and says that Eaton’s was a good company to work for.Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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