Interview with Phyllis Wise

Mrs Phyllis Wise discusses her life in Palmerston North as a schoolgirl during World War II. Recalls her reactions on hearing war was declared; her cousin's involvement in the war on active service; her father's job in an `essential industry' and his involvement in the Home Guard and in the Emergency Precaution Scheme as a special policeman. Discusses some of the shortages and hardships of the war years; black-outs; threat of Japanese invasion and use of schools for the military as hospitals. Talks about her involvement with the Red Cross at Girls' High and extramurally, the use of Palmerston North Girls' High as military headquarters and emergency regulations in the school. Discusses the social aspects of war, American servicemen in Palmerston North, moral attitudes, entertainment, clothing and VE Day.

Access Contact - see oral history librarian

Venue - Waikanae

Interviewer(s) - Mark Torley

Venue - 21 Winara Avenue, Waikanae

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002205

Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 29 Minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0396.

Alternative form available: Copy held with Mark Torley