Canadian Military Oral Histories
User Collection Public
The Canadian Military Oral History Collection is composed of interviews of veterans of WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the War in Afghanistan. Over 370 recordings done by Dr. Reginald H. Roy and his students are the largest holding in this category. Historian Hal Lawrence also donated over 180 recordings that he collected of Canadian Naval personnel.
Collection descriptions
The following are descriptions of the major collections of interviews that make up the collection:
Reg Roy collection
Dr. Reginald H. Roy was the Chair of Military History (1968-1988) and the Social Sciences Research Centre (1970-75) at the University of Victoria. The Reg Roy fonds contains over 370 sound recordings of oral histories conducted over his career and was recognized by Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo in 2005.
Social Sciences Research Centre collection
This is an important subset of the Reg Roy collection of military oral histories and consists of extensive interviews with Major-General George R. Pearkes and other interviews with his family and a number of personal and professional associates for his biography entitled For Most Conspicuous Bravery: A Biography of Major-General George R. Pearkes, V.C., Through Two World Wars (1977).
Hal Lawrence collection
This collection includes approximately 120 interviews conducted by Commander Hal Lawrence in collaboration with National Defence/Défense nationale on the Canadian Navy (1940-1995). Some of these interviews have been transcribed and some are only available as transcripts.
Shawn Cafferky collection
This collection of 14 interviews by military historian Dr. Shawn Cafferky of the University of Victoria's Department of History were conducted in 1997 and refer to the experimental Squadron VX-10, and the testing and use of the Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopter.
Military oral history class interviews
Since 2005, the History Department has offered a Military Oral History seminar course as a component of the Canadian Veterans Oral History Project, a joint project of the Royal United Services Institute of Vancouver Island (RUSI VI) and University of Victoria. The seminar course offers students the opportunity to interview veterans for course credit and the resulting interviews are deposited with University of Victoria Special Collections.
Elizabeth Hazlitte collection
This collection is comprised of six interviews with veterans of WWI conducted from 1983-84 by Elizabeth Hazlitte, a nurse at Victoria's Veteran's Hospital at the Memorial Pavilion.
David Stafford collection
This collection is comprised of nine interviews conducted by Dr. David Stafford, retired history professor at the University of Victoria, for his monograph on clandestine operations in WWII.
Copyright policy
The material is to be used solely for the purpose of research or private study. Any use of the copy for a purpose other than research of private study may require the authorization of the copyright owner of the work in question. The user must assume full responsibility for obtaining copyright permission to publish items in whole or in part.
Although the University of Victoria has permission to make the oral histories available to researchers, the copyright belongs to the interviewees. If extensive passages are used for publication, exhibition or presentation permission from the copyright holder is necessary.
Publication credit
The University of Victoria Special Collections will be given a copy of the book, article, exhibition catalogue, or supporting publication in all cases of publication, exhibition, or presentation of the oral history reproductions. In such cases a credit line citation should read as follows:
University of Victoria, Special Collections, Military Oral History Collection,
[Name of Interviewee], [Record ID Number]
Image: Elizabeth Hazlitte interviewing World War One veteran Egbert Browning in 1983
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Collection Details
- Items 789
- Last Updated 2025-04-01
Parent Collections (1)
Works (789)
641. Horner, Albert: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 13, 2013)
- Title:
- Horner, Albert: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 13, 2013)
- Description:
- Rank: Colonel. , Interviewer: Schneider, Matt, An interview/narrative of Al Horner's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy as an aviator. Interview took place on March 13, 2013., ABSTRACT: No summary available., and Interviewee: Horner, Albert
- Subject:
- Canada. Royal Canadian Navy, Personal narratives--Canadian, and Military history
- Contributor:
- Horner, Albert and Schneider, Matt
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-13
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Canada
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- oral histories (literary genre), interviews, reminiscences, and sound recordings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- HA_798
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-03-25
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
642. Craven, Geoffrey: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 14, 2013)
- Title:
- Craven, Geoffrey: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 14, 2013)
- Description:
- Interviewer: Schneider, Matt, ABSTRACT: Colonel Geoffrey Craven has had a long and distinguished career in the military, governmental and private sectors, which he here recounts. The primary direction of this interview is naval aviation, and much of it is focussed towards Craven's experience flying Avengers and Banshees during the 1950s and 60s. Trends in naval and military leadership and organisation are also discussed. Finally, this interview covers the details of Craven's highly successful post military career as a public servant and private contractor, including his experiences in the Privy Council and Transport Canada. 0.00-pre-military background 3.10-interest in naval aviation 4.18-traing in Canada and UK 6.27-early experiences aboard HMCS Magnificent 7.30-squadron selection process 8.30-transition to carrier operations after training 12.00-flying off of Magnificent, varieties of aircraft 14.30-take-off and landing of TBM Avenger 22.35-ASW tactics and equipment 25.45-fighter and ASW arrangements aboard Magnificent 26.40-events leading up to transition to VF-870 squadron 35.00-conversion to F2H Banshee jet 38.30-about the Banshee 43.00-carrier operations with VF-870 46.50-sidewinder trials in UK 49.30-NORAD interceptor operations, including intercept of aircraft carrying Khrushchev to U.N. 52.50-air defense and RCN fleet 54.00-Banshee replacement: the Holy Grail project 56.30-involvement with Grey Ghosts acrobatic team 61.00-time as instructor at HMCS Venture 63.30-time as executive officer of VU-33 64.05-time as training officer for 4th escort squadron 66.00-ADC at Norfolk, VA 71.40-RCN organisation and leadership 73.50-RCN fleet composition, NATO task groups 75.40-ASW specialisation 84.20-experience commanding VP-405 long range patrol 85.1 0-post-flying military administrative experiences 87.00-experience on Security Secretariat of Privy Council 88.30-experience coordinating expo 86 Vancouver 90.00-experience as Transport Canada senior director 91.00-roles of VP-405 98.00-transition from public to private sphere, post-military life 106.25-results of unification, reformation in 80s through 2000s, state of modern RCN 113.30-naval aviators and their relation to the surface fleet in 50s and 60s 115.40-integration with RCAF officers post-unification 118.00-conclusion, Interviewee: Craven, Geoffrey, An interview/narrative of Geoff Craven's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy as an aviator. Interview took place on March 14, 2013., and Rank: Colonel.
- Subject:
- Naval history, Military history, Canada. Royal Canadian Navy, and North American Aerospace Defense Command
- Contributor:
- Schneider, Matt and Craven, Geoffrey
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-14
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver
- Coordinates:
- 36.84681, -76.28522 and 49.24966, -123.11934
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, reminiscences, and interviews
- Archival Item Identifier:
- CG_797
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-03-19
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
643. Eichel, Scott: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)
- Title:
- Eichel, Scott: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)
- Description:
- An interview/narrative of Scott Eichel's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Interview took place on March 14, 2013., ABSTRACT: The interview begins with the standard narratives and proceeds into the biographical information of Maj. Gen. Eichel. He discusses his early military interests relating to his father and brothers military experience, as well as his marriage, and his sons birthdates and their careers. The interview then moves onto the beginnings of his R.C.A.F. career as he talks about joining the air force and speaks of his various promotions throughout his career. He then explains his experience in R.C.A.F. public relations, and offers his opinions on air show importance. He offers multiple examples of direct public interaction with the R.C.A.F. and gives a synopsis of the 1989 Abbotsford air show where he interacted with Soviet air force personal and authorized the first Canadian pilot to fly a Mig-29. He then responds to common criticisms of air shows, and discusses the importance and necessity of the 431 Demonstration Squadron Snowbirds. 0:00-Standard interview Narratives 1:00-Biographical Information: Place of birth, Parents birthplace 1:25-Fathers military involvement 3:10-Marriage and relation to his military career. 3:50-Birth of his sons, and their careers. 5:50-Dates and experience of joining the R.C.A.F. 8:18-Speaks of R.C.A.F. advertising and recruitment during enlistment and Cold War. 10:45-First assignment as radio officer in 407 Squadron Comox as maritime patrol. 11:50-Explanation of promotions and duties throughout his career. 15:10-Speaks of Public relations importance to the R.C.A.F. 18:00-Demonstration teams as effective promoters of P.R. at airshows and home. 19:11-Talks about how when he commanded CFB Shearwater and its air show. 20:25-Todays state of military public affairs in his opinion. 21:55-Back to Shearwater and anecdote about arriving as commander to a grounded helicopter fleet and dealing with the media. 24:32-Recalls how officers during his time were trained for public relations duties. 25:25-Talks about public interaction with the air force at airshows. 28:44-Provides anecdote about disabled children being allowed access to at airshow and the crowd's reaction. 30:25-Publics image of the R.C.A.F. the positives and the other side of the coin. 31:50-Search and Rescue and air force as unsung heroes 34:40-Talks about the desire for Air Force higher ups to get more media coverage. 35:50-The modern militaries public relations is better than his generations. 38:10-In his day there were public relations classes and training for officers. 39:20-Talks about air shows and their motives. 42:10-Talks about R.C.A.F. attendances at private air shows. 42:37-Talks about audiences at air shows. 43:50-Talks about the Moose Jaw airshow and its significance to the small community. 46:25-Discusses why he thinks the Snowbirds are an effective P.R. tool. 48:09-Talks about American praise and reputation of Snowbirds. 49:45-Tells story about his involvement at Airshow Canada 1989 where a Canadian pilot first flew a Mig-29 and his exchanges with the Soviets. *See note 58:10-Responds to criticisms of airshows as glorifications of war. 1:02:53-Discusses how trade shows have diminished in Canada 1:03:58-Responds to question about military power displays by Americans and comparison to Canadian shows. 1:06:50-Description of air pollution complaints and size of Tutor jet engine. 1:07:30-Responds to criticism of costs of Snowbirds and reiterates his thoughts on the glorification of war criticisms. 1:08:30-Tells anecdote about how he sat at tables in Ottawa and argued for retaining the Snowbirds. 1:10:56-Reiterates the importance of the connection between the military and the public. 1:13:00-Interview conclusion and standard interview narrative. 1:14:55-Interview ends. *note: The story Maj. Gen. Eichel is referring to is located at http://www.capa-acca.com/canadian_mig_flight.htm Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 43:30-"the Moosejaw air show was an annual pilgrimage" 54:32-Talking about Mig-29 experiences: "The world has changed here this weekend with us" 1:01:11-"Some people think that even talking about the military is glorying war; nobody hates war like the warrior", Rank: Major General. , Interviewee: Eichel, Scott, and Interviewer: Kowalski, Luke
- Subject:
- Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force, Military history, and Cold War (1945-1989)
- Contributor:
- Kowalski, Luke and Eichel, Scott
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-14
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Ontario--Ottawa
- Coordinates:
- 45.41117, -75.69812
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (WAV) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- interviews, oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, and reminiscences
- Archival Item Identifier:
- ES_789
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-03-14
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 24 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
644. Hegstrom, Stanley: my Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)
- Title:
- Hegstrom, Stanley: my Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)
- Description:
- An interview/narrative of Stan Hegstrom's experiences whilst serving with the Air Force. Interview took place on March 14, 2013., ABSTRACT: The interview began with Stan explaining a bit about his family background, growing up in Dawson, Yukon and his previous education and employment. He discussed his motivations to enter the air force and he enlisted on August 18, 1951 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. He entered the air force as an air cadet where he attended ground school and training and eventually gained the position of flight officer. Stan discusses how he gained the nickname 'Skimo' and how he believed the cadets were treated. He joined the 421 squadron, located in France, where he monitored the 'Russian Wall' from Munich to Berlin. He participated in a recreational film where he played the part of a fighter pilot. He retired from the air force in January 1958 and joined Air Canada airlines. He was laid off the same year and started flying freight to Cuba for two years. Then, for a summer he flew B17s in the arctic where high-level surveys took place. He was re-employed by Air Canada as a crew scheduler in 1964. After four months of working as a crew scheduler, he was given the opportunity to be hired as a co-pilot. The highlight of Stan's career was flying pilgrims from Casablanca to Jetta in Saudi Arabia. He retired from commercial flying at the age of fifty four in 1986. 00:20-02:39 - Biographical Information, growing up in Dawson, life before enlistment 02:40-04:01 - Motivations to join the air force 04:02-09:31 - Joining the air force, starting rank, training as a cadet 09:31-14:44 - Description on how cadets were treated, how he acquired his nickname,relationship with superiors 14:45-19:57 - First time flying in the air force, types of planes flown, reactions to flying,first mission in the air force 19:58-30:09 - Things he brought on flights, communications and technical difficulties 30:09-35:35 - How often he was flying, transporting pilgrims from Casablanca to Jetta,participating in a recreational film 35:36-53:26 - Departure from the air force, employment with Air Canada, working in the arctic and Greenland, re-hired with Air Canada 53:27-1:08:44 - Planes flown as a first officer and as captain, similarities and differences between air force and commercial aviation, retirement, Interviewee: Hegstrom, Stan, 1932-, and Interviewer: Hayward, Madi
- Subject:
- Military history, Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force. Squadron, 421, Military cadets, and Cuba
- Contributor:
- Hayward, Madi and Hegstrom, Stan, 1932-
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-14
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Morocco--Casablanca, Saudi Arabia, and Yukon--Dawson
- Coordinates:
- 21.71667, -78.53333, 25, 45, 64.04321, -139.41668, and 33.58831, -7.61138
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- sound recordings, interviews, reminiscences, and oral histories (literary genre)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- HS_782
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-04-07
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
645. Dawe, Lawrence C.: my Navy recollections (March 15, 2013)
- Title:
- Dawe, Lawrence C.: my Navy recollections (March 15, 2013)
- Description:
- Interviewer: Illsey, Ray, ABSTRACT: 00.00-02.50 - Biographical and enlistment. Royal Roads Military College. 02.50-08.41 - Training. ASW Officer. Sea King helicopters. 08.41-13.45 - HMCS Terra Nova. Family support. 13.45-15.34 - Criteria for promotions. 15.34-21.22 - ASW training. Computer technology. 21.22-30.48 - Transition to Military Forces. Life on board. 30.48-38.16 - Training with new technology. 38.16-50.35 - Nuclear Submarine Acquisition Program. Digital technology. CASAP. 56.13-1.04.58 - Submariners. Commonwealth connections. UK/Australia/Canada. 1.04.58-1.16.01 - Cancellation of Nuclear Submarine Program. Navy view. Public perception. 1.16.01-1.27.52 - Uses of submarines. Need for submarines and their future., Interviewee: Dawe, Lawrence, An interview/narrative of Lawrence Dawe's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. Interview took place on March 15, 2013., and Rank: Commander.
- Subject:
- Military history, Personal narratives--Canadian, and Canada. Royal Canadian Navy
- Contributor:
- Illsey, Ray and Dawe, Lawrence
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-15
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Australia
- Coordinates:
- -25, 135
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- reminiscences, sound recordings, oral histories (literary genre), and interviews
- Archival Item Identifier:
- DL_785
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-03-26
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
646. Hadel, Ed: my Korean War recollections (March 15, and 22, 2013)
- Title:
- Hadel, Ed: my Korean War recollections (March 15, and 22, 2013)
- Description:
- An interview/narrative of Ed Hadel's experiences during the Korean War. Trooper Hadel served with the Canadian Army. Interview took place on March 15 and 22, 2013., ABSTRACT: Mr. Hadel was born in a small hamlet north of Edmonton. He joined the Canadian Army Special Force in August of 1950 after hearing about some acquaintances who had joined up. He was assigned to Lord Strathcona's Horse Regiment, an armored regiment, as a trooper. He received his training at Camp Borden. Mr. Hadel remembers the training process not being quite what he anticipated. He feels it was quite 'slapped together' and insufficient in some areas. Moreover, he did not have a particularly high opinion of the corporals assigned to train them or of the camp staff. Mr. Hadel become the tank's operator and was responsible for loading the main cannon and operating the tank's radio. He was also a very good shot, and often worked as the tanks gunner. The Strathcona's were sent to Korea in April of 1951 after staging briefly at Fort Lewis, the battalion shipped to Korea. The formation staged at Pusan for a few days and exchanged their M10 tank destroyers for Sherman tanks before moving towards to the front. On the way to the front, Mr. Hadel's tank's track was blown off by a mine, necessitating repairs. After arriving at the front, the bulk of the time was spent providing close fire support with the tanks cannon to infantry making patrols or attacking the enemy. Sometimes, the troop accompanied the infantry on patrol. The presence of tanks at the front encouraged Chinese shelling, so the hills occupied by the Strathcona's were often under mortar fire, much to the behest of the infantry. Mr. Hadel related a good many anecdotes concerning life at the front, interactions with the men and officers of the regiment and situations Mr. Hadel found himself in. After his tour, Mr. Hadel left the military and perused a career with the CPR as a mechanic. He has since returned to Korea as a visitor. He was deeply affected by the UN cemetery and the recognition he received from the Republic of Korea Marines on duty there as honor guards. (Interview 1) 00:00:00-00:07:55 – Biographical information and enlistment. 00:07:55-00:23:46 – Training and composition of the squadron. 00:23:46-00:40:55 – In Korea; incidents incl. Loss of track to a mine, and destruction of tank in accidental fire. 00:40:55-01:08:09 – Sea voyage to Korea and various incidents at the front. Almost shooting a Chinese POW, clearing a dud round from the tank, hitting Chinese troops with cannon fire, almost killing friendly officers while on sentry duty (Interview 2) 00:00:00-00:19:16 – Incidents in Korea, mostly pertaining to officers and NCOs. Hadel's Sergeant suffers a head injury when the tank loses control heading down steep hill. 00:19:16-00:45:33 – Replacement by 'B' Squadron, return home, post-war career, reasons for decision to leave army. 00:45:33-00:48:02 – Return to Korea, how the country has changed. 00:48:02-01:11:01 – Anecdotes concerning officers of regiment, use of Korean labor. 01:11:01-01:25:16 – Revisiting Korea, trains, Seoul, the UN memorial cemetery, relations between North and South Korea today. 01:25:16-01:42:46 – Miscellaneous anecdotes concerning KVA, the front and money-making schemes., Rank: Trooper. , Interviewee: Hadel, Eddie Robert, 1931-, and Interviewer: Fish, Cameron
- Subject:
- Korean War (1950-1953), Tanks (Military science), Military history, and Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
- Contributor:
- Hadel, Eddie Robert, 1931- and Fish, Cameron
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-15
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 2 sound recordings (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Korea (North) and Korea (South)
- Coordinates:
- 36.5, 127.75 and 40, 127
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- reminiscences, interviews, oral histories (literary genre), and sound recordings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- HE_779
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-04-19
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
647. Leigh, Phillip: my Korean War recollections (March 15, 2013)
- Title:
- Leigh, Phillip: my Korean War recollections (March 15, 2013)
- Description:
- ABSTRACT: Mr. Leigh joined the Active Force in July 1950, about a month before the formation of the Special Force. He had originally wanted to join the RCMP, but was unable to join as a result of his eyesight. He had not anticipated service in Korea. He received paratrooper training, and became a medical assistant which resulted in his posting to the 37th Field Ambulance, the only airbourne medical regiment in the Canadian Army at the time. He was transferred to the 25th Field Dressing Station for service in Korea, and upon arrival was attached to 1st Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He didn't receive any indoctrination concerning Korea itself before deployment, and was somewhat surprised by the state of things upon arriving. Upon arriving in Pusan, he recalled two Korean children killed by explosives a few days after arriving. On his first day with the Battalion two pioneers (engineers) were killed in an accident while planting a mine. At this stage in the war, the line was mostly static. His daily routine was quite monotonous unless there was some kind of action, in which case casualties would be brought to his dressing station. From his station, casualties would be sent to a field ambulance, and from there to a hospital in Japan if they were grievously wounded. He commented on the inadequacy of the Lee-Enfield rifle. He recalled disease being a problem. Particularly distressing for him were cases of hemorrhagic fever. He also recalled the case of a Korea civilian with a gangrenous arm who would come to his station to soak his arm in saline. Nothing else could be done for the man, who Mr. Leigh presumes later died. In his experience, alcoholism was not a major problem, though there had been cases of death when soldiers drank sterno from tins of 'canned heat.' Mr. Leigh treated one soldier who died as a result of this. Self inflicted wounds were not common, but incidents did occur. Mr. Leigh remembered treating a soldier who had shot himself in the foot, apparently while cleaning his weapon. Mr. Leigh remained in the armed force after his Korean service. He served with the 2nd Battalion PPCLI and did two tours in Germany with NATO. On arriving home in Canada after his tour in Korea, he remembered receiving very little recognition from both members of the public and the government. He has been very active with the Korean Veterans Association since retirement. In hindsight, he felt the training and leadership of Canadian troops was 'adequate.' Mr. Leigh has since been back to South Korea, and commented on the radical change in the countries fortunes since his presence there. 00:00:00 – 00:06:30 – Enlistment and training. 00:06:30 – 00:12:55 – Deployment, first impressions of Korea, moving up to the line. 00:12:55 – 00:31:12 – Casualties, life on the line. 00:31:12 – 00:42:20 – Return home, Post- Korea Career, involvement with KVA. 00:42:20 – 01:02:48 – Hindsight, Follow up questions on Korea, with NATO in West Germany., An interview/narrative of Phillip Leigh's experiences during the Korean War. Chief Warrant Officer Leigh served with the Canadian Army. Interview took place on March 15, 2013., Rank: Chief Warrant Officer. , Interviewer: Fish, Cameron, and Interviewee: Leigh, Phillip Norman, 1931-
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Military history, and Korean War (1950-1953)
- Contributor:
- Leigh, Phillip Norman, 1931- and Fish, Cameron
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-15
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Germany
- Coordinates:
- 51.5, 10.5
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, reminiscences, and interviews
- Archival Item Identifier:
- LP_780
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-04-19
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
648. Wilkinson, George: my Army recollections (March 15, 2013)
- Title:
- Wilkinson, George: my Army recollections (March 15, 2013)
- Description:
- An interview/narrative of George Wilkinson's experiences whilst serving with the Canadian Army. Interview took place on March 15, 2013., ABSTRACT: Lieutenant Colonel George Wilkinson's interview is focused on his time as a marshal in The Gaza Strip beginning on the 161h of July 1961. He discusses relationships between other nations within the United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Gaza Strip, relations between the Arabic and Israeli sides, and UN administration. His narrative includes criticisms and discussion regarding the United Nations as an administration. He also uses anecdotes from his time in later in Cyprus to illustrate discussion on international relations within the UN. 00:00-01:37 - Preamble, Signing of Release Form 01:37-02:00 - Introduction 02:00-03:09 - Basic personal identifying information, anecdote about childhood 03:09-05:09 - Joining the army, date, anecdote, retirement, distinguishments 05:09-07:34 - Pre deployment: preparation, appointment to Gaza Strip. 07:35-10:34 - Arrival to Gaza Strip, Stationing, Command Structure, Assigned Duties 10:34-15:25 - Interactions: local police, UN police, and impressions of other nations. 15:24-25:13 - Administration of UN, opinion on peacekeeping and protocols. 25:13-30:24 - Daily routine, commentary on the experience itself: Duties, cohabitation etc. 30:35-36:55 - Interactions with civilians, impression of lifestyles, quality of lives, tensions 36:56-45:40 - Impression of Media, both current and past regarding the conflict 45:41-49:37 - Estimation of worth regarding Canadian participation. 47:38-51:11 - Conclusion, confirmation of Release form signatures. Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 15:33-17:09 - Opinion of the United Nations decision makers, their training and the lack of connection to military conflicts. Compares the staff armies to Canadian quality., Interviewer: Bond, Celeste, Rank: Lieutenant Colonel. Medals and Honours: Canadian Forces Decoration, and Interviewee: Wilkinson, George, 1918-
- Subject:
- United Nations, Personal narratives--Canadian, and Military history
- Contributor:
- Wilkinson, George, 1918- and Bond, Celeste
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-15
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Gaza Strip--Gaza
- Coordinates:
- 31.50161, 34.46672
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- sound recordings, oral histories (literary genre), interviews, and reminiscences
- Archival Item Identifier:
- WG_774
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-03-24
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
649. Myles, David J.: my Stabilization Force recollections (March 17, 2013)
- Title:
- Myles, David J.: my Stabilization Force recollections (March 17, 2013)
- Description:
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel. Medals and Honours: Canadian Forces Decoration, An interview/narrative of David Myles's experiences whilst serving with the NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Interview took place on March 17, 2013., Interviewee: Myles, David J., 1966-, Interviewer: Reynoldson, Courtney, and ABSTRACT: LCol Myles' interview focused mostly on his time serving with the NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It begins with his childhood and his experiences growing up in a military family. He joined the Seaforth Highlanders in Vancouver while still attending high school in the US, eventually deciding to become a commissioned officer. He discusses his training and his decision to join the Civil Military Co - Operation organization (CIMIC). As a member of CIMIC, LCol Myles served in Bosnia from 2002-2003. He discusses NATO's role in the Bosnian conflict, his training, and his experiences and missions in the country. His duties included Op Harvests (retrieving arms from civilians), helping with reconstruction, and generally making NATO's presence known. He reflects on ethnic cleansings and ethnic hatreds that he witnessed, and the differences between the Rules of Engagement for UN and NATO forces. He discusses working with groups from other nations, what the Canadian base was like and what Canadian soldiers did for leisure activities, and how citizens felt about NATO's presence. He also covers the setup and command structure of his battle group. He also covers what it was like to arrive back in Canada and how he gave talks about his experiences in Bosnia to those interested. He discusses the benefits of CIMIC's presence in Bosnia and their living conditions on base, and he compares the Canadian base to the American base. The interview ends after he retrieves a decorated shell casing, which was photographed by the interviewer. 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Childhood and decision to join the military 2:40 - Decision to rejoin Canadian forces 3:36 - Experience after being commissioned, joining CIMIC 5:36 - Deployment to Bosnia 6:12 - Difference between UN and NATO missions 7:40 - Training and standard equipment for Stabilization Force 12:38 - Actions taken as part of the Stabilization Force . 15:55 Effects of ethnic cleansing on landscape, civilians 19:45 - Reflections on ethnic cleansing, seeing Srebrenica 22:45 - Differences between UN and NATO Rules of Engagement 26:00 - Description of missions/duties (Op Harvests, presence patrolling, etc) 29:00 - Working with American forces and other nations as Battle Group Liaisons Officer 32:00 - Civilian resistance to NATO forces 34:45 - Civilian and military experiences with left over land mines 42:00 - Dealing with weapons retrieved on Op Harvests 43:43 - Day to day activities as a Liaisons Officer 47:34 - Description of Canadian base, leisure activities, and leaves 52:33 - Break for LCol Myles to answer phone call 55:00 - Dangers posed by civilians to NATO troops 57:20 - Impressions of effects of war on countryside, cities (especially Sarajevo) 1:00:00 - Canadian casualties in Bosnia, general dangers to forces 1:02:00 - Setup and command structure for battle group 1:12:52 - Difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking 1:17:15 - Anecdote on civilian understanding of ethnicity, ethnic tensions and relations 1:20:28 - Digression on Canadian involvement in Afghanistan 1:23:25 - Feelings on UN peacekeeping efforts vs. NATO 1 :26:55 - Sharing his experiences with Canadian citizens 1 :33:00 - Returning to Canada from Bosnia, Afghanistan 1 :36:38 - Digression on providing assistance in Afghanistan 1 :42:10 - Experiences with ethnic cleansings and impressions of Bosnian law and order 1:47:01 - CIMIC training and preparation 1:48:37 - Family military background and reflections on comradeship 1 :52:40 - Living conditions on base 1:58:35 - Description of American base in Bosnia 2:00:00 - Rocks painted to delineate minefields 2:01:00 - Anecdote about a mosque that had been shelled 2:02:00 - LCol Myles retrieves a decorated shell casing to show interviewer 2:03:00 - Discussion on prevalence of leftover arms throughout the country 2:05:35 - Break for interviewer to take picture of shell casing 2:05:48 - Conclusion Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 26:00 - 29:00 - Descriptions of missions/duties carried out with the Stabilization Force 34:45 - 42:00 - Civilian and military experiences with land mines 47:34 - 55:00 - Description of Canadian base, leisure activities. 55:00 - 57:20 - Dangers posed by civilians to NATO troops, general outlook of civilians towards NATO troops 57:20 - 1:00:00 - Impressions of effects of war on countryside, cities 1:12:52 - 1:17:15 : - Difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking 1:23:25 - 1:26:55 - Feelings on UN peacekeeping efforts vs. NATO's 1 :52:40 - 1 :58:35 - Living conditions on Canadian base
- Subject:
- Military history, Afghan Wars, and Personal narratives--Canadian
- Contributor:
- Myles, David J., 1966- and Reynoldson, Courtney
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-17
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Afghanistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina--Sarajevo
- Coordinates:
- 43.84864, 18.35644 and 33, 66
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (AIFF) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, interviews, and reminiscences
- Archival Item Identifier:
- MD_793
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-03-20
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
650. Brown, Gary: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 18, 2013)
- Title:
- Brown, Gary: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 18, 2013)
- Description:
- An interview/narrative of Gary Brown's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Interview took place on March 18, 2013., Interviewee: Brown, Gary, Rank: Captain. , ABSTRACT: Captain Gray Brown was a Royal Canadian Air Force officer from 1958 to 1974. He served as a pilot instructor, U.N. transport pilot in the Kashmir region, V.I.P. pilot for the 412 squadron, and as a controller for the Dubai International Air Show after retirement. The interview contains his biographical information, as well as highlights from his air force career. He also talks about R.C.A.F. public relations, and provides anecdotes from various postings throughout his career relating to the subject. Much time is spent addressing his role in the Dubai international air show, and what he feels the purposes of air shows are in general. In the last part of the interview, Captain Brown addresses some common criticisms of air shows, and gives his opinions on the 431 demonstration squadron Snowbirds. 0:00 Standard interview narratives. 0:35 Biographical information including fathers military experience. 1:40 His father's willingness to talk about the First World War. 2:39 Year of marriage, birth of children, and relation to career. 3:08 Joining the Air Force in 1958. 3:50 Goals when joining the Air Force. 4:18 First assignment as flying instructor. 5:10 Explains his various promotions throughout his career: Cadet to Captain. 5:45 His experience with R.C.A.F. public relations especially at communities close to bases. 7:30 Break in Interview due to noise 8:00 Explains public relations during his career from 1958 to 1972. 9:50 Explains other ways the R.C.A.F. interacts with the public and difference between local and national P.R. 10:25 Describes what the public's image of the Air Force is. 11:35 Theorizes why the Canadian Navy and Army are better recognized by the public. 12:05 Military involvement in search and rescue operations. 13:40 Details personal public relations moment from his career, particularly as a V.I.P. pilot. 15:30 Talks about time in U.N., and representing U.N. to foreign populations. 17:00 Describes pilot instructors duties and his duties as one. 18:20 Talks about ground school classes for officer training and lack of P.R. training. 19:38 Talks about importance of bases to communities, and relations between military and civilians. 20:25 Interview moves to talking about Captain Brown's experiences as a pilot in Kashmir 21:40 Representing the U.N. to the public, but internally in the organization representing R.C.A.F. 22:40 Explains training missions and how they used these for P.R. 22:15 Talks about British Royal Air Force adventure training. 25:25 explains how interesting experience of working for the U.N. was. 26:35 Stories of man he was transporting getting bit by snake and women injured in bad turbulence. 28:05 Story of Chinese propaganda about Chairman Mao flooding the radio airwaves and Chinese involvement in region. 30:10 Explains time flying in 412 V.I.P. squadron based in Ottawa from 1967-70. 31:30 Experience flying heads of state during Expo '67. 32:15 Greeting V.I.P. passengers as a Captain. 33:10 Story about flying into Northern Canada in Cosmopolitan aircraft and flying into Iron Curtain countries. 34:30 Explains his involvement in the Dubai International Air show as member of flying control. 37:05 Dates he worked for the air show. 95, 97, 99. 37:30 What he feels the function of air shows is. 38:38 Talks about size, location, and expansion of the Dubai International Air Show. 40:50 Talks about his role in maintain safety for air traffic control at the show. 43:20 Explains the main commercial function of the Air Show. 44:40 Talks about all the international companies involvement at the air show. 45:50 The expansion of Middle East, and Eastern airlines and military. 47:05 the R.C.A.F. was not involved. 47:30 Why he feels demonstration teams are an effective P.R. tool. 48:56 Why the Snowbirds are just demonstrating professionalism 50:00 Rumanian teams banning from all international air shows. 51:01 Addresses criticism of air shows being used for military sale. 53:10 Addresses criticism of air shows glorying war. 54:25 Address criticism of pollution from air shows. 55:30 Addresses the costs of air shows and demonstration teams. 56:52 Explains his views and opinions on the Snowbirds. 58:20 Explains his opinion on why the Tutor is such a good aircraft for the Snowbirds 58:50 Explains why he doesn't feel the Snowbirds are necessary, but are important. 59:25 His enjoyment of air shows to this day and their contemporary importance. 60:50 Interview conclusion and standard narratives 61:25 Interview ends. Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 3:30 Explaining his reason for joining R.C.A.F.: "The specific reason was that that's the only way you can get out. There's only two ways you can get out of small town Saskatchewan if you had no money. One was to join the air force, the other was to join the R.C.M.P." 22:40 Story about how he worked inside the U.N.: "We used our training time to carry our U.N. personal, or brothers from other countries to various spots. They came along with us, and we picked out interesting spots to fly into cause that's what the military wanted you to do. For you to go new places you haven't been before, go to interesting spots, Go to spots that are difficult to get into and out of. So when the balloon does go up, you will have that sort of experience. So we used our training flight to not only keep our qualifications up, and to get new qualification, but also to as P.R. for the R.C.A.F. with the other U.N. personnel." 40:50 "At air displays Safety is the overriding feature, so you must ensure that the spectators are provided with the highest level of safety during these shows as possible." 43:20 Explains the main commercial function of the Dubai International Air Show: "it was mainly people trying to sell military or aviation products, a large bunch of it military. Now, in the past 20 years, I would say, the countries that have spent the most on both commercial and military aircraft had been in the Middle East or the Far East. So, all manufacturers wanted to come to Dubai to demonstrate their products because that's where the money was, and they were the guys that were going to buy aircraft." 48:56 Why the Snowbirds are just demonstrating professionalism: "Yes but our demonstration team use the Tutor now, and we don't manufacture the Tutor anymore, so we don't have an airplane to sell. it is just the fact that we are demonstrating the professionalism of our air force to the general public and that's a good thing. 53:35 On why demonstration team aren't glorifying war: "To say that air shows are promoting war is to say that the Grenadier guards in front of Buckingham palace are promoting war because you've got military troops with guns on their shoulders marching back and forth, or the changing of the guard on parliament hill in this country. So, a military display is of interest to the public because they are professional and they are precise and they have precision shows, so that's the entertainment value. it isn't promoting war; I don't think anybody promotes war. 58:50 Explains why he doesn't feel the Snowbirds are necessary, but are important: 11 No I don't. Because if you talk about a necessity, we would still have a Canadian air force that was combat ready to go anywhere in the world if we didn't have the Snowbirds; however, would it be as good? Would we have attracted the very best without the Snowbirds? I don't know. I think the Snowbirds attract the cream of the crop that you're going to get., and Interviewer: Kowalski, Luke
- Subject:
- Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force, Military history, and Personal narratives--Canadian
- Contributor:
- Brown, Gary and Kowalski, Luke
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2013-03-18
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
- Extent:
- 1 sound recording (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Ontario--Ottawa
- Coordinates:
- 45.41117, -75.69812
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recording (WAV) also available.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- interviews, oral histories (literary genre), reminiscences, and sound recordings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- BG_787
- Fonds Title:
- Military oral history collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC141
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-03-18
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 24 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.