Tanner, Beryl: my wartime experiences (November 25, 2005)
PublicInterviewee: Tanner, Beryl
Interviewer: Nielsen, Alyssum
ABSTRACT: Beryl Tanner Tape 1 Side 1 000 Was 12 when World War II broke out Had shelter in garden for when siren went off. Had 2 bunks for the children but adults sat Later slept under dining room table Family raised chickens and rabbits and grew vegetables Went to school until 16 and then went to work in a factory - filed papers Went to work in a hospital - worked without patients 120 How the war affected women and careers Women worked while men were away 136 Bombing and everyday life Bombed out - moved out of house for 9 months for repairs - when they returned there were no windows, just black paper 160 Shopping, rationing 177 Met husband (Fred) in a hotel while on holiday after war finished (She was 18) Met in August, married on November 3/5 (two different dates said) 1945 212 Marriage and social norms 227 Wedding 254 Marriage to Canadians - permission, waiting period Mother didn't approve of early marriage 296 Family's reaction to future husband Reaction to marrying a Canadian Perception of Canadians in Britain Family's reaction to daughter leaving for Canada 363 Passage to Canada Pre-passage interview Pregnancy and passage 400 Accommodations on board Half the passengers were wounded servicemen (it was a hospital ship) One war bride was prevented from disembarking due to interaction with the men Tape 1 Side 2 000 Seasick for entire passage Landing at Pier 21 in Canada Interaction with Red Cross Escort Officers Went to Red Cross House at New Westminster 089 Perceptions of Canada before and after arrival in Canada Rationing in Canada Journey across Canada - Camaraderie on the train Had to disembark in New Westminster as it was the closest station to in-laws Reunion with husband Met in-laws 193 Lived in Vancouver in several apartments Difficulties with getting a phone line, buying furniture Community reception Differences/Similarities between Canada and Britain 282 Seeing family from Britain again Father immigrated to Canada First child born in 1947, next in 1950, last in 1961, lost 2 children 312 Moved to Victoria in 1948 Living conditions in Victoria Hard to find accommodations in Victoria with children Children growing up in Victoria - school 398 Husband's infidelity and alcohol abuse 408 Working at Butler Brothers - assistant ready-mix dispatcher Working in a male domain Tape 2 Side 1 000 Sexism at work Started in 1970 Divorce and problems with finances Legalities of financial assistance Was paid $400 per month Duties at work End - 187
An interview/narrative of Beryl Tanner's experiences during World War II. Interview took place on November 25, 2005.
- In Collection:
- 3 sound recordings (MP3)
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Original sound recording on audio cassette also available.
- Canadian Military Oral History Collection
- TB_531
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
- August 2, 2012
- Digital sound recording in .wav format at 16 bits and 44 kHz. In .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 24 kHz. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
- Rights
- 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
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