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In this section are audio recordings of African Nova Scotian performers, storytellers and tradition bearers.
Pearleen Oliver Interview Tape 1
Side 1. Nova Scotia Archives reference Ac2800
Side 2. Nova Scotia Archives reference Ac2800
Pearleen Oliver Interview Tape 2
Side 1. Nova Scotia Archives reference Ac2801
Side 2. Note there is no audio on Side 2.
Pearleen Oliver Interview Tape 3
Side 1. Nova Scotia Archives reference Ac2802
Side 2. Nova Scotia Archives reference Ac2802
Pearleen Oliver Interview Tape 4
Side 1. Nova Scotia Archives reference Ac2803
Side 2. Note there is no audio on Side 2.
Beginning in 1989 writer and broadcaster Marjory Whitelaw undertook a women's oral history project which she conducted in Nova Scotia. One interview (Summer 1992) was with Dr. Pearleen (Borden) Oliver. She was a noted African Nova Scotia human rights advocate, researcher, author, youth leader, choir director, historian and noted public speaker. She was the first Black graduate of the New Glasgow High School. Oliver was married to Rev. Dr. William Pearly Oliver, minister, social activist and educator.
Date: Summer 1992
Reference: Nova Scotia Women's Oral History Project Nova Scotia Archives Sound 1995-009 Transcripts Mf 420-01
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