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Interviews with Electrohome employees.

File consists of 17 audio cassettes containing interviews with former Electrohome employees and members of the Pollock family. Includes interviews with John A. Pollock, Barbara Steele (daughter of Carl A. Pollock), and Alex Welker (partner of Arthur B. Pollock), as well as interviews with former employees, some of whom began working at the company in the 1920s and 1930s. Most interviews were conducted in 1996 by Ray Stanton and Nicola McLaughlin as part of the research for the company history by Stanton, Visionary Thinking: The Story of Canada's Electrohome.

The cassettes included are:
1. Interview with Alex Welker (1) (ca. 1 hr., 1 min.).
2. Interview with Alex Welker (2) (ca. 25 min.).
3. Interview with five retired employees by Gary McLaren. (Employees interviewed and start dates: Agnes Ellert - 1931, Gord Fowler - 1937, Harvey Durst - 1937, Clyde Hymler - 1931, John Koegler - 1921) (ca. 1 hr., 33 min.).
4. Interview with John A. Pollock, William McGregor, by Ray Stanton regarding company history book (ca. 39 min.).
5. Interview with Albert Lukan by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 37 min.). (Lukan started in 1955)
6. Interview with Les Rowsell by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 45 min.). (Rowsell started in 1945)
7. Interview with Dave Lowater, Herb Lapier by Nicola McLaughlin; interview with Doug Wismer by Ray Stanton (ca. 44 min.).
8. Interview with Robert Lovell by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 1 hr., 29 min.).
9. Interview with Don Harrold, Jim Washburn by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 34 min.).
10. Interview with Donald Sykes by [Ray Stanton ?] (ca. 31 min.).
11. Interview with Al Zettle, Anne Livingstone by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 25 min.). (Livingstone started in 1954)
12. Interview with Mr. & Mrs. Runge by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 1 hr., 10 min.). (Started in 1945)
13. Interview with Quarter Century Club members (ca. 45 min.).
14. Interviews with Quarter Century Club members at annual dinner (ca. 25 min.).
15. Interview with Barbara Steele by Ray Stanton (1) (ca. 1 hr., 34 min.).
16. Interview with Barbara Steele by Ray Stanton (2), and miscellaneous (ca. 53 min.).
17. Interview with John A. Pollock by Ray Stanton (ca. 1 hr., 7 min.).

Electrohome

IMF.

Contains one audio cassette consisting of a dramatized recording promoting marketing and sales staff to have a new product in full distribution within 14 days.

Dare Foods Limited

Hunt case.

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "This is the original Hunt cast."

Lacey, Thomas

Humans in space panel.

Cassette tape with the labels: humans in space panel, McEvans, CBC Star Wars, Parvez Kumar, Parnas (SDI).

Dotto, Lydia

Group and Simons and Boyles.

One audio reel recording of séances. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following descriptions for each side of the reel:

Side 1. 449 Dec. 21, 1966. Group at Boyles, master speaks of his life.

Side 2. 447 Nov. 30, 1966. Group at Simons, esoteric.

Also includes one item of correspondence addressed "Dear Edna" from Marjorie.

Lacey, Thomas

Green foods / [prepared by] The Martland Group.

Contains one audio cassette recording of the CBC radio show "Metro Morning" reporter on the environment, Marjorie Lamb, introducing environmentally friendly foods. Marjorie and the host of "Metro Morning" discuss Bridgehead's Rainforest Crunch and Dare's newly released Rainforest cookies. Side B of the cassette is a recording of an interview with Bryan Dare on CFRB radio. The interviewer and Bryan Dare discuss several aspects of the cookies including the fact that the cashews and brazil nuts used in the cookies were acquired from Cultural Survival, a non-profit organization associated with Harvard University.

Dare Foods Limited

French pack show (Folies Brock).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette contains French Pack Road Show (Folies Brock) in French. The other side contains an explanation of the new logo and biscuit packaging design in 1975. The explanation appears to have accompanied a slide show.

Dare Foods Limited

February, March, April 1966.

One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel:

Side 1. Tues. Feb. 15/66 masters. Amirah; Dr. Hoffman; Black Foot Bay; Professor Hall - spoke of India; Bertram - closes.
Tues. Mar. 1/66 masters. Music - Magnussen; Amirah; Ben Jus Assif; Rama; Dr. Hoffman; Dr. Hall; Bertram - closes.
Tues. Apr. 12/66 masters. Amirah - Easter message; Ramah; Marguerite; Dr. Hoffman; Dr. Hall; Bertram - closes.

Lacey, Thomas

Feb. 2/61.

One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "Feb. 7/61."

Lacey, Thomas

Facility 4:00 pm P#858, April 10, 1986 (file 1 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 4:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Facility 4:00 pm P#858, April 10, 1986 (file 2 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 2 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 4:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Facility 2:00 pm P#858B, April 10, 1986 (file 2 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 2 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 2:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Facility 2:00 pm P#858B, April 10, 1986 (file 1 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 2:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Early psychic experiences.

One audio reel recording of séances held under the supervision of medium Thomas Lacey. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "Early psychic experiences."

Lacey, Thomas

Derstine.

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "derstine."

Lacey, Thomas

Der Teufel in der Mitternacht.

Side 1: Der Teufel in der Mitternacht Teil 1 (the devil in the midnight part 1) by Banater Schrammel Kapelle.
Side 2: Der teufel in der mitternacht Teil 2 (the devil in the midnight part 2) by Banater Schrammel Kapelle.

Dedication of sanctuary.

One audio reel recording of séances. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel:

7-10-66. Dedication of sanctuary, guidance for Tom's pupils.

Lacey, Thomas

Dare.

Contains one audio reel with two tracks. The first track is 60 seconds in length and the second is music only.

Dare Foods Limited

Correspondence coures : Phil 380.

File consists of twelve cassette tapes for the University of Waterloo correspondence course Philosophy 380 taught by Bernard Suits. Includes both official correspondence tapes as well as backup tapes made at a later date. Lectures 3-4 are missing. Also present are lectures 4 and 5 for Philosophy 200A.

Suits, Bernard

Cookies 8:00 pm P#858B, April 9, 1986 (file 2 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 2 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Cookies 8:00 pm P#858B, April 9, 1986 (file 2 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions were led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Cookies 8:00 pm P#858B, April 9, 1986 (file 1 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions were led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Cookies 6:00 pm P#858B, April 9, 1986 (file 1 of 2).

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions were led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Chicago.

One audio reel recording. A handwritten note on the original audio reel box provides the following description for the reel: "Chicago."

Lacey, Thomas

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