Laurie Piper interviewed by Alex Hood and Annette Hood in the Alex Hood folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 5416165
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Piper, Laurie R, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2011
- 1 sound file (ca. 111 min.)
- Series:
- Alex Hood folklore collection.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording. Laurie Piper discusses his parents' backgrounds; his family's work and property; his schooling and further education; studying Agricultural Science at Armidale University; his sporting involvement; after graduating working with the CSIRO; details of his work; being a Honorary Research Fellow; his work with sheep and wool research; his marriage and children: going to Edinburgh (1968) to do his PhD.; life in Edinburgh; how his father obtained their property, the family involvement, the use of High Country for grazing in summer; the use of fire; capturing brumbies; his love of the cattle work; he describes a 'rush' and 'staked' horse; march flies; Colin Munro; ongoing friendships; becoming a Senior Research Scientist, his work on gene discovery; a CSIRO prize; funding; Co-operative Research Centre for Premium Quality Wool, his work as Director; he describes the Armidale property, merinos and cattle, background story and local history (sold in 2007); his election to University Board (2006); his musical interests; retirement; the Piper Family history.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 9 May 2011 in Sawtell, N.S.W.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (3 p.)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Scientists
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This belongs to the Alex Hood folklore collection.
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- Until 2081 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2011
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