Walter Lebedew interviewed by Rob Linn for the Sport oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4458278
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Lebedew, Walter, 1933-, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2008
- 2 sound files (ca. 127 min.)
- Series:
- Sport oral history project.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: Online.
- Summary:
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Walter (Walkiri Valery) Lebedew speaks of his father, family background and history in Russia; his first childhood memories; the German occupation and Russian retreat; the immediate effect on family; his experiences during the war; the family fleeing to Eastern Germany; the cessation of war; family becoming classed as 'displaced' persons; life as refugees; emigration to Australia; the journey to Australia; the move to Bathurst and working on labour-based projects; his High School education; the closure of Bathurst camp; the family move to Adelaide; his exposure to variety of sports; his perceptions of Australia and camp experiences; becoming involved with volleyball through the Adelaide Russian community; taking on a sporting administration role in volleyball; the Australian Volleyball Federation.
Lebedew discusses the promotion of volleyball; the growth of volleyball in Australia and Pacific; the multi-cultural nature of volleyball in Australia; affiliation with Olympic and International bodies; the development of volleyball in the 1970s throughout the world and especially in Asia; providing journalism for volleyball and growth of international contacts; reflections on current state of volleyball in Australia and lack of government funding; the balance of work, family and sport in his life; family involvement in volleyball; evolution of beach volleyball as a sport in Australia; his professional career satisfaction outside of sport; his son's achievements; his involvement with Russian community and recognition of his role; his regular return to Russia and role in commerce; his role as interpreter and translator in Russian; his contribution to Australia.
- Notes:
- Recorded on 4 June, 2008 in Adelaide, S. Aust.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (7 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 49 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Sports administrators
- Other authors/contributors:
- Linn, Rob, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Sport oral history project.
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- Until 2078 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2008
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