Interview with Annie Kissack about Mona Douglas and Aeglagh Vannin
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Date(s): 30 November 1992
Scope & Content: Annie Kissack talks to Phil Gawne about first meeting Mona Douglas when she joined Aeglagh Vannin; how she came to be involved with Aeglagh Vannin; No. 1 Mount Havelock where Aeglagh Vannin was held, the unsafe electrics and leaking roof and the people involved including Bernard Caine and Brian Stowell; Aeglagh Vannin performing around the island; anecdotes about performers; fencing at Aeglagh Vannin with Baron Giovanelli and Jack Irving.
Annie sings the start of “Children of Her Northern Isle”. They talk about what children learnt at Aeglagh Vannin; inviting people from Celtic nations to the Isle of Man; Mona Douglas's house in Ballaragh; Aeglagh Vannin phasing out and Manx traditions taught at schools; Mona's optimism about people's interest in the Manx language; Mona's involvement with Aeglagh Vannin; Mona’s attitude towards children, her character, political views, patriotism and ideals; Mona’s influences; early years of Yn Chruinnaght; dialect plays and casting choices; meeting Lewis Crellin and hearing him telling stories. Annie and Phil conclude the interview in Manx.
Administration / Biographical History: Constance Mona Douglas, author, journalist, musician and antiquarian (1898-1987).
Language: English, Manx Gaelic
Extent: 42 min. 44 sec.
Item name: cassette tape
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 0379
Access conditions: All reasonable attempt has been made by Manx National Heritage to trace and request permission (where needed) from the copyright holder(s) in this sound recording. If however you think you are a rights holder then please contact Manx National Heritage.
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