Collection search - Quibell, Ruth - Interview
-
Record information – Brief Quibell, Ruth - Interview
Series title:Correctional Service of Canada Oral History ProjectHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1980Item number (ISN):135576Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CANADA. SOLICITOR GENERAL CANADA / SOLLICITEUR GÉNÉRAL CANADAAccession:1989-0337Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Production date:1980Production company:Solicitor General, CanadaProduction credit:interviewer, Guy SurprenantDescription:Oral history interview by Guy Surprenant of Ruth Quibell (joined service in 1961) employee at Prison for Women at Kingston Penitentiary (KP). Quibell discusses: reasons for joining srvice; work in early 1960s as assistant clerk to prison psychologist; entry of University educated staff and animosity toward them by "old guard"; autonomy achieved by Women's Prison from KP in 1960 and reformist changes brought on by its first superintendent, Isabella McNeil (ie. Temporary Absences, involvement of Elizabeth Fry Society, school teaching, hair dressing parlour, easing of uniform restrictions); general comparison of old regime and new system of rehabilitation started in 1960s; comparison of job before and after union certification; various prison anecdotes; and comments on Madame Vanier. <25mn>Language:EnglishOriginal number:7-88Detailed holdings information: -
Ordering and viewing options Conditions of access:OpenConsultation copy number:A1 2002-01-0005
GENCAT identity number:GAD 0FD633Restrictions on consultation:No Restrictions / Pas de restrictionsCopyright status:Under copyright until 2031.Copyright owner:Crown copyright.Reproduction access:with written permission of copyright owner : with permission of donorCopyright owner: Crown.You can order materials in advance to be ready for you when you visit. You will need a user card to do this.
Cannot visit us on site? You can purchase a copy to be sent to you. Some restrictions may apply.