Interview with Audrey Harper

Audrey Harper talks about living alone, accessing help in recent illnesses, and the possibility of going into a retirement home. Mentions her level of income, the extras which it covers including development of interests, home ownership and medical insurance. Describes the convenience of her local area. Talks of her early retirement and relief teaching, her role in the community writers' classes, writing crime stories and computer useage. Stresses the importance of social contacts, voluntary work and contact with neighbours. Explains how she copes with arthritis, gives advice to younger women and mentions a retirement course she went on. Relates the relevance of her early life on her outlook. Recalls the English winters, coming to New Zealand, the influence of teaching. Discusses the changes in society, sport in schools, World War II and her role in wartime.

Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro

Accompanying material - 2 A4 sides of an essay by Audrey Harper entitled 'Growing Old? Growing older is better' which describes the effect of growing older and includes 6 tips on adjusting to it. Includes signature and date 19/02/2001.

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009089

Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 30 Minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2886.

Original recordings not available for playback. Surrogate copies will be provided.