Memorial University DAI: Pearson, R., Apr. 26, 1978, Part 2. Interview conducted by David Taylor with Roger Pearson, Head of the Department of Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Fisheries College of Navigation and Engineering, St. John's, Newfoundland.

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Pearson, R., Apr. 26, 1978, Part 2. Interview conducted by David Taylor with Roger Pearson, Head of the Department of Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Fisheries College of Navigation and Engineering, St. John's, Newfoundland.


Descriptive Title	Pearson, R., Apr. 26, 1978, Part 2. Interview conducted by David Taylor with Roger Pearson, Head of the Department of Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Fisheries College of Navigation and Engineering, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Category	Objects Work
Topic	Architecture, building and construction Boatbuilding Boats Commercial fishing Employment Fishers Fishing Fishing boats Fishing equipment Watercraft
Keywords	Wooden objects Wooden boats
Person as Topic	Pearson, Roger
Description	The conclusion of David Taylor's interview with Roger Pearson, Head of the Department of Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Fisheries College of Navigation and Engineering, St. John's, Newfoundland. Interview takes place in Mr. Pearson's St. John's home, April 26, 1978. Mr. Pearson discusses his involvement in various educational programs aimed at teaching Newfoundland fishers traditional Newfoundland boatbuilding skills. Mr. Pearson also discusses the history of boatbuilding in Newfoundland.
Date	1978-04-26
Collector	Taylor, David
Informant	Pearson, Roger
Biographical Data	Roger Pearson was trained in the design of large tankers and fishing vessels. He came to Newfoundland in 1966 and began implementing various educational programs aimed at teaching boatbuilding skills to Newfoundland fishers.
Location Depicted/Discussed	Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador
Recording Location	Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador-St. John's
Format	Audio/wma
Extent	18:22 minutes; 16.9 MB
Type	Sound
Resource Type	Audio
Identifier	ICHBB0011
Language	Eng
Repository	Memorial University of Newfoundland. Folklore and Language Archive. David Taylor Collection 79-590
Collection	Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory - Knowledge and Skills to Produce Traditional Crafts

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