Harold Harrison interviewed by Rob Willis in the Bringing them home oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 330519
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Harrison, Harold, 1943-, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use.
- Description:
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- 2000
- 2 digital audio tapes (75 min.)
- Series:
- Bringing them home oral history project.
- Summary:
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Harrison speaks about his early life with his mother and his removal to Bombaderry Children's Home, N.S.W. following her death. After a short time at Bomaderry, he was sent to Kinchela Boys' Home. He describes the living conditions at Kinchela. At the age of 15, Harrison was sent out to work. He talks about the hurt that is caused by separating families and the need to educate young people about Aboriginal culture.
- Notes:
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this recording may contain names and voices of deceased persons.
- Recorded on Jan. 11, 2000 at Wallaga Lake, N.S.W.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-218245894
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (3 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 26 leaves)
- Subject:
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- Harrison, Harold, 1943- -- Interviews
- Bomaderry Home for Aboriginal Children
- Kinchela Boys Home (N.S.W.)
- Aboriginal Australians -- Removal
- Aboriginal Australians -- Government policy -- New South Wales
- Aboriginal Australians -- New South Wales -- Child welfare
- Aboriginal Australians -- New South Wales -- Treatment
- Aboriginal Australians -- New South Wales -- Alcohol use
- Other authors/contributors:
- Willis, Rob, 1944-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Bringing them home oral history project.
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- Until 2070 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2000
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