About This Item
Identifier
101-0005-019
Title
Interview with Phyllis Grogan Chappel and Allen Milne
Description
Allen Milne and Phyllis Grogan Chappel discuss their involvement with the Butetown History and Arts Centre, the different projects put on by BHAC, how effectively the centre is managed, and what improvements could be made.
Type
Item
Format
1 Compact Audio Tape
Date
1 Feb 1996
Contributor
BHAC
Language
English
Rights
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Publisher
Contact HCE if you would like to use or reproduce this item
Interviewee
Phyllis Grogan Chappel, Allen Milne
Transcription
No
Summary
On Side One, Allen Milne [AM] discusses his experiences at the Butetown History and Arts Centre since becoming involved in November 1995. AM begins by discussing the various tasks he does as an assistant archivist under head archivist Molly Marr. [00:06:15] AM begins describing his research project into Cardiff’s Norwegian community from approximately 1860-1960. AM discusses the different types of artefacts that BHAC has collected as part of his project, as well as the centre’s financial support. [00:26:00] AM discusses the recent redevelopment of the bay and attitudes of local people towards the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation.
On Side two, Phyllis Grogan Chappel [PGC] describes her experiences working with the BHAC over the past four years. PGC gives an overview of the general tasks she has done with the centre, such as filing, typing, running messaging, and transcribing tapes. [00:03:30] PGC discusses the book she published about her experiences growing up in the bay in the 1930s. PGC discusses the past exhibitions put on by the BHAC, how the centre could be improved, and the politics of the BHAC being partially funded by the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation. The interview concludes with discussion of a community quilt project in the bay.
On Side two, Phyllis Grogan Chappel [PGC] describes her experiences working with the BHAC over the past four years. PGC gives an overview of the general tasks she has done with the centre, such as filing, typing, running messaging, and transcribing tapes. [00:03:30] PGC discusses the book she published about her experiences growing up in the bay in the 1930s. PGC discusses the past exhibitions put on by the BHAC, how the centre could be improved, and the politics of the BHAC being partially funded by the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation. The interview concludes with discussion of a community quilt project in the bay.
Duration
Side One: 47 min 15 sec
Side Two: 37 min 12 sec
Side Two: 37 min 12 sec
Digital File
Yes
Storage Location
Glamorgan Archives and National Library of Wales
Conditions of Access
Open
British Library Ref
UNLW023/18
Citation
“Interview with Phyllis Grogan Chappel and Allen Milne,” The Heritage & Cultural Exchange Archive, accessed May 5, 2024, https://hcearchive.org.uk/items/show/6686.