Conversation with Ned Maddrell of Glen Chass
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Date(s): 1952
Creator(s): Manx Society
Scope & Content: Ned Maddrell of Glen Chass talking with J. W. 'Bill' Radcliffe, Walter Clarke and Doug Faragher.
Informal conversation on a variety of subjects. The sound quality is poor and there are lots of people talking over one another. The conversation ends at 17 min. 4 sec. with the rest of the tape used to record a programme from Irish radio that includes folk songs.
Administration / Biographical History: Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh (Manx Society) Recordings. This collection of recordings were made on paper tapes from 1951-1953 by members of YCG on a ‘Sound Mirror’ recording machine. The Machine was owned by YCG, purchased for them by member John Gell. Recording sessions usually took place on Sunday afternoon. In most cases speakers were interviewed in their own homes, usually by two or more interviewers. 29 tapes were made in all (YCG nos 1-24, 29, 30, 32-34).
(Information from Broderick, 'Language Death in the Isle of Man', 1999.)
Language: Manx Gaelic
Extent: 31 min. 5 sec.
Item name: magnetic recording tape
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 0011
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.
Subject tags : #UOSH