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FINNIGAN, Joan

1992-0109

Enregistrement sonore

2 of 2

1990

Joan Finnigan (Interviewer)

Interview of William Kirby, his wife and his son, John Kirby. The Kirbys begin with a discussion of their ancestors who were early settlers at Chute-à-Blondeau and later in Ottawa where they established an insurance business. They continue with a discussion of early hockey in the Valley including the Challenge Cup series, the medal won by their ancestor, Chauncey T. Kirby, the Ottawa Senators and the Ahearne family. Mrs. Kirby talks about her work, her social life in the 1920s and her family's interest in music and concerts. Other topics in the interview are: stories of Ottawa Valley lumber baron J. R. Booth; the Foys of Foymount; Norton Kirby, a doctor in Hawkesbury, Ontario; the McIlraith family; taking holidays at Norway Bay in the Valley; and discussion of many other prominent residents of Ottawa.

English

Libre

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