Of Gisborne. Mrs Gordon attended St Mary's School, from late 1930s-early 1940s. Full name from 1992 Electoral Roll
Gordon, Charlotte, active 1930s-1992
Gordon, Nan, active 1930s-1992, Nelson, Charlotte, active 1930s-1992, Nelson, Nan, active 1930s-1992
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Interview with Nan Gordon
Date: 19 November 1992 - 19 Nov 1992
From: Catholic Education in Gisborne 1894-1994.
By: Gordon, Charlotte, active 1930s-1992
Reference: OHInt-0078/3
Description: Nan Gordon attended St Mary's School Gisborne, starting in primer I at the age of 5 years, in the old brick building in Childers Road and continuing to form IV. Describes teachers, Sr Borgia, Sr Leonie, Sr Dominica and Sr Olga. Mentions head teacher, Sr Catherine who was `staunch'. Recalls having complex about being Maori and explains there were only two Maori pupils in class - other Maori student was Bernadine Waiwatai. Gives details of daily routine in school. Mentions priests' visits with reference to Fr Berridge and Fr McMahon. Describes conditions of school, desks etc. Mentions school milk. Recalls St Patrick's Day being celebrated with shamrocks and wearing green. Other topics mentioned include: prayer life of school; outside activities - picnics; student pranks, with reference to Ann Girling-Butcher; inspectors; uniform and religious education. Gives final memories and describes changes. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Gisborne Interviewer(s) - Bruce Maguire Venue - 35 Einstein St, Gisborne Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006020 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1344.