Ives, Edward D.

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Personal stories, narratives, and anecdotes about the great January 1998 ice storm.

Abstract NA4377 Alphonse Whitty, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives at Whitty's home in Farmington, P.E.I. on April 1, 1968. Whitty, Larry Doyle's grandnephew, sings the opening stanzas of "The Picnic at Groshaut" and “Merchants of the Bay.” Brief discussion about some of the men mentioned in "Merchants of the Bay." Discussion about the song "The Bay Bridge" and Whitty speaks what he recalls of the lyrics. Questions about "When Johnny Went Plowing for Kieran" about one of Larry Doyle's nephews....

Abstract NA4365 Annie Laura (Mrs. Benjamin) Smith, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, August 27, 1965, in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Smith, age 84, in Alberton, P.E.I. With them is Frank McAlduff and the Smiths' son Chester Smith. Mrs. Smith sings "Gracie M. Parker." She believed a man named Arsenault from Tignish, P.E.I. wrote the song the fall of 1893. She witnessed the "Gracie M. Parker" loading at Alberton wharf and knew every one of the dead named in the song but one. Ives' notes on...

Scope and Contents The Argyle Boom Collection consists of approximately seventy-five hours of tape recorded interviews (now digitized). The interviews deal with Argyle Boom, which was one of several locations at which logs that had been cut upriver and floated or “driven” down the Penobscot River were sorted before being sent on to the lumber mills in Old Town, Orono, Veazie, Bangor, and Brewer, Maine, from approximately 1900 to 1930. The material includes interviews with people who had worked on the boom and...

Abstract NA4397 Arthur Cahill, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives at Groshaut, (St. Charles) P.E.I., July 18, 1970. Discusses Lawrence Doyle, his family, and songs, old days at Groshaut, background of Doyle’s songs; information on Hugh Lauchlan MacDonald and his songs; other songmakers discussed; discussion of the picnic at Groshaut, working in saloons, dance styles. Recording: mf167_1.1_ives070.03_cd135_01 - mf167_1.1_ives070.03_cd135_31. Time: 00:57:44Ives' notes on the interview...

Scope and Contents MF167.1 consists of interviews conducted by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives on Prince Edward Island between 1969 and 1970, as part of his work to document the folk songs of Prince Edward Island, specifically the songs “made by” Joe Scott, Larry Doyle, and Larry Gorman. Material included in this collection served as source material for Ives’ later publications, Lawrence Doyle: The Farmer-Poet of Prince Edward Island (1971); Larry Gorman: The Man Who...

Scope and Contents Material collected by Maine Folklife Center (MFC) and Northeast Archives of Folklore and Oral History (NAFOH) founder Edward D. “Sandy” Ives or about him (for the latter, also see NA1636, NA2290, NA2301, NA2312, NA2390, NA2539). This record group includes Ives’s other interviews, folklore collections, and miscellaneous accessions include several that focus on moose poacher George Magoon (George Magood and the Down East Game War: History, Folklore, and the Law. Urbana: University...

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2565 Edward D. “Sandy” Ives, interviewed by Laura Finkel, September 27, 1994, Orono, Maine. Ives talks about his life and career teaching and studying folklore. Deposited by Finkel in August 1998. Recording: mfc_na2565_c1670_01, mfc_na2565_c1670_02 [C 1670]. 68 minutes

Abstract 3061 Edward. D. “Sandy” Ives, interviewed by Pamela Dean, November 8, 2002, November 14, 2002, November 22, 2002, July 16, 2003, September 16, 2003, September 30, 2003, November 12, 2003, December 2, 2003, February 10, 2004, March 2, 2004, in the Maine Folklife Center’s office. Ives talks about his career; the history of the Northeast Archives of Folklore and Oral History, the Northeast Folklore Society, and the Maine Folklife Center. Text: 101 pp. transcript. Recording:...

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3012 Edward D. “Sandy” Ives, interviewed by Pauleena MacDougall, March 5, 2003. Ives discusses the formation of the Northeast Folklore Society; founding the journal Northeast Folklore; composition of first board; finances; Helen Creighton’s visit; function of the board; and editing Northeast Folklore. Text: 4 pp. incomplete transcript. Recording: mfc_na3012_c2052_01 [C 2052]. 46 minutes

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2390 Edward D. “Sandy” Ives, interviewed by Shane Duigan, December 7 and 9, 1993, at Ives’s office in Stevens Hall, University of Maine at Orono. In two interviews, Ives discusses his early years at the University; the beginnings of the Northeast Archives; the discipline of Folklore; public access; and public programming. Text: 25 pp. transcript

Abstract NA4390 Sandy Ives' spoken notes and observations following a brief interview with Chester Pratt in St. Peter's, P.E.I. on April 3, 1969. Age 80, son of Charles E. "Peddler" Pratt (aka "Catch Eggs Pratt"), about whom Lawrence Doyle made up a song. Did not know Doyle well, but his father did not think well of Doyle. Description of a "tea party" fundraiser like the "Picnic at Groshaut." Tells about his father's wagons, which he used in peddling. Tom Lewis a better poet than Doyle. Recording:...

Abstract NA4369 Emile Arsenault interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, August 26, 1965, at Arsenault's home in Tignish, P.E.I. Also, present James Reginald "Reggie" Porter and Frank Buote. Arsenault sings his version of “The Norway Bum,” keeping time by thumping. Arsenault sings “The Old Armchair” [Granny's Old Armchair] that he learned from Jimmy Duron. Ives' notes on the visit are recorded in his "Field Diary, Aug. 20, 1965, to Sept. 10, 1965." (NA2539, p. 11) Recording: mf167_1.1_ives065.07 &...

Abstract NA4362 Underhill A. and Emma W. Coughlin interviewed by Edward D. “Sandy” Ives, August 23, 1965, in the Coughlin's home in Brooklyn, P.E.I. Mrs. Coughlin sings “The Norway Bum.” She performs “John Ladner.” Mrs. Coughlin then performs “Guy Reed” by Joe Scott but as her voice weakens, she speaks the lyrics she learned from Dave Coughlin who was a neighbor about 1911 or 1912. She mentions Sam Cannon, who was a singer. Learned the "The Norway Bum" from Hannah Kinch and Laila Corkran who used to...

Abstract 2132 Susan Tibbets, hosts concert with 20 singer and songwriters, featuring Kendall Morse, Edward D. “Sandy” Ives, Lisa Null, and Slim Clark, deposited by Maine Public Broadcasting Network, fall 1989, Hauck Auditorium, UMaine, Orono, Maine. 11 pp. Cat. only. On February 11 and 12, 1977, a concert and a series of workshops called "Songs for February" held at the Hauck Auditorium UMaine. From the recordings made of the concert and series of workshops, the Maine Public Broadcasting...

Abstract NA4366 Frank Buote, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, August 26, 1965, at Buote's home in Tignish, P.E.I. Also, present James Reginald "Reggie" Porter. Buote, age 60, performs "The Norway Bum" in a clear tenor voice. He learned the song from Jim Arsenault from Frog Pond. Buote suggests Ives meet Emile Arsenault. Ives' notes on the visit are recorded in his "Field Diary, Aug. 20, 1965, to Sept. 10, 1965." (NA2539, p. 11) Recording: mf167_1.1_ives065.05 & 065.06_cd083_09 -...

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NA4392 Frank Curran, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives at the home of Mrs. Laura Curran, Farmington, P.E.I., April 3, 1969. Ives visited the house to see Mrs. Laura Curran, Frank Curran's sister-in-law. Curran spoke of a song Doyle made up about his father and a horse trader. Ives' notes record, "What he gave me was little enough. Curran was pretty full." Recording: mf167_1.1_ives069.03_cd131_11. Time: 00:04:52

Abstract NA4357 Fred McLaine interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, July 17, 1965, at Lake George, Nova Scotia, Canada. Present during the interview Sharon Spurrell and Fred Cogswell and Mr. McLaine's sister. McLaine, age 80, worked with Joe Scott cutting pulp while working for Fred Greenlow. Joe used to sing his songs while working with the Greenlow pulp operation. Heard Joe's songs before he met Joe. Discusses the song, "The Plain Golden Band." Discusses how Joe "could stop a toothache." Joe was...

Abstract NA4363 Grattan McHugh, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives at the McHugh home in Tignish, P.E.I., August 25, 1965. With them is Stephen Ives. Background includes talk and rustling from the kitchen. Mr. McHugh, age 60, sings some Joe Scott songs. "Howard Carey," McHugh learned from Burt Provost. "Benjamin Deane," learned from Burt Provost. Ives' notes on the visit are recorded in his "Field Diary, Aug. 20, 1965, to Sept. 10, 1965." (NA2539, p. 6) Recording: mf167_1.1_ives065.03 &...

Abstract NA4384 Herbert MacLeod, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, April 4, 1968, at the Senior Citizens Home, Montague, P.E.I. Also present in the room, Mrs. MacLeod, Bobby Ives. MacLeod, age 79, sings "The Picnic at Groshaut" from a typed copy. His voice is a strong tenor ending lines of the song with a vibrato. Sings "Out Behind the Barn," a popular song. Sings “Galway Bay.” Speaks about the farm where he was born and lived, that it was where the "Bear at Grand River" crossed the river and...

Scope and Contents The Maine Folklife Center founder, Edward D. “Sandy” Ives, was prolific in his work. Due to the volume of material, his work has been divided between two collections, this one and MF 167 (previously all under MF 027). This collection contains the materials that were given to the center both upon Ives’s retirement and his death. MF 167 consists of fieldwork from 1955 to 1999 done by Ives and a variety of interviews which he conducted. Thus far, all of the material listed here has been...

Abstract NA4396 James Whitty, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, Melrose, MA, Feb. 6, 1970. Whitty, age 62, of 45 Naples Rod, Melrose, Massachusetts, provides information about his great uncle Lawrence Doyle’s background and life on P.E.I.; discussion of his songs; some songs recited; also, information about Hughie Lauchlan MacDonald, another songmaker; information about old days on P.E.I.; other songmakers discussed briefly. 61 pp. Recording: mf167_1.1_ives070.02A_cd133_01 -...

Abstract NA4373 Joseph “Joe” Walsh interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, September 1, 1965, at Morell Rear, P.E.I. Also, present Bobby and Stephen Ives. The sound of rambunctious child or children running around can be heard in the background. Walsh performs his version of Joe Scott's ballad, "Howard Carey" that he learned from Tom Keith in P.E.I., a schoolteacher who worked on the railroad and was killed in a train wreck. Walsh explains where in the song he "got it wrong" and advised Ives to use...

Abstract NA4405 Mrs. John Banks, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives at Poplar Point, P.E.I., July 22, 1970. Information on Hughie Lauchlan MacDonald and his songs, also Dan Somers and Lawrence Doyle, other song makers; discusses references in songs; recites parts of songs; talks about farming. Banks was born at Table Head and moved to Poplar Point when he was three years old. Worked in Boston. Been as far as Route 16 on the Island. Mentions that Somers was a beautiful singer and had low vision so...

Abstract NA4385 John J. "Jack" MacIssac, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives on April 5, 1968, at the home of a family member. Mr. MacIssac, age 87, is blind and diabetic and complains of having short wind. Gives general information about Larry Doyle. Lived in St. Charles, near Larry Doyle. Sings one stanza of "Bay Bridge" by Larry Doyle. Sings "Picnic at Groshaut." Sings one stanza of "Bear at Grand River." Conversation follows on Doyle. Description of a "concert." How Doyle used to auction....

Abstract NA4386 John "Jack" Farrell, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives on March 31, 1969, at St. Georges, P.E.I. Also present in room, Bobby Ives. Farrell had been recommended by Mr. McCormack, a neighbor, who wrote to Ives. Roar in background is blower in kerosene burner in stove. Farrell was sitting by the stove. Farrell sings "The Potato Bug" which he attributes Lawrence Doyle. Farrell's father used to board with Doyle and work in his carpenter shop with him. Watched him make up songs....

Abstract NA4382 John Miller, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, April 2, 1962, at the Miller home in Morell, P.E.I. Miller sings the most complete version of "When Johnny Went Plowing for Kieran" found to date and names Kieran Larkin and Johnny McCormick as the subjects of the song. Sings “Bear at Grand River,” fragmentary with long pauses. Miller sings a complete version of “Prince Edward Isle, Adieu.” Sings one stanza of “The Merchants of the Bay.” Miller sings two stanzas of the song he made,...

Abstract NA4370 John Morrison, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, August 30, 1965, at Morrison's home in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Also present, Mrs. John Morrison, the couple's son and two of his young children who can be heard playing. Pet parakeets also singing. Morrison, age 53, sings a couple verses of his version of “Howard Carey” and explains how he makes an active effort to remember the song. Morrison is originally from Conway but worked "around the shore" [fishing] and in the lobster cannery...

Abstract NA4372 John O'Connor interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, August 31, 1965, at Hope River, P.E.I., Canada. (See NA2539, p. 25). Also present in the room, Mrs. O'Connor and Stephen Ives. O'Connor begins by singing the Joe Scott ballad, "Howard Carey" that he learned in 1919. O'Connor performs "The Plain Golden Band" that he learned from Gabriel Warren in the 1920s. O'Connor performs "The Boys of the Island" he learned from Corelius "Cor" Herrell in 1919. Spoke of entertainment in the woods...

Abstract NA4361 John R. Dignan, interviewed by Edward D. "Sandy" Ives, August 24, 1965, at Howland, P.E.I., Canada. Dignan, age 83, talks about meeting Joe Scott around 1902 when Dignan was 19 years old during his "first and only experience" working in the woods. Dignan was working with Tom Tracey's crew at the Wentwork [?] location on the Androscoggin River near the New Hampshire border. Joe Scott showed up at the camp selling his songs for 10-cents apiece. Dignan bought three or four of the songs....