Hatfield

CLASSIFICATION

Swallow ID:
8316
Partner Institution:
University of Calgary
Source Collection Title:
Alden Nowlan fonds
Source Collection ID:
Source Collection Contributing Unit:
University of Calgary, Archives and Special Collections
Source Collection URI:
Source Collection Image URL:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Title:
Hatfield
Title Source:
Transcribed from the artifact
Title Note:
Written on Tape Index Card: Side 1: Malka - Richard Hatfield Premier of New Brunswick / Side 2: Malka - Alden Nowlan. Pink sticky note with title of recording included "Malka interview with Alden Nowlan also Richard Hatfield (premier of New Brunswick at the time)". Tape has been recorded over, original label states “No.3 November 15/77”
Language:
English
Production Context:
Home recording
Persistent URL:
https://searcharchives.ucalgary.ca/alden-nowlan-fonds
Identifiers:
[3.4.1]

Rights

Rights:
In Copyright (InC)
Notes:
Enters Public Domain at the end of 2028

CREATORS

Name:
Nowlan, Alden
Dates:
1933-1983
URL:
http://viaf.org/viaf/61671170

CONTRIBUTORS

Name:
Hatfield, Richard
Name:
Marom, Malka

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Side:
A and B
Tape Brand:
Philips
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Good

DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION

Duration:
T00:56:32
Size:
103.51 MB

Dates

Date:
1978
Type:
Performance Date
Notes:
Dates supplied through research for copyright.

LOCATION

Address:
New Brunswick, Canada

CONTENT

Notes:
Written on Tape Index Card: Side 1: Malka - Richard Hatfield Premier of New Brunswick / Side 2: Malka - Alden Nowlan. Pink sticky note with title of recording included "Malka interview with Alden Nowlan also Richard Hatfield (premier of New Brunswick at the time)". - Tape has been recorded over, original label states “No.3 November 15/77” - [00:00:00] begins with introduction of Richard Hatfield, and how he has known Alden Nowlan for many years. Malka Marom (interviewer) asks Hatfield about Alden Nowlan’s past and personal history; his contributions to New Brunswick and the writing community in NB. - [00:26:40] Hatfield discusses The Dollar Woman - [28:24-34] cuts and returns with Marom interviewing Alden Nowlan - Discussion of theatre and Alden Nowlan’s foray into playwriting - Issues with recording echo - [00:33:45] . Frequent stops to adjust recording equipment. - [00:39:46] Discussion of The Dollar Woman. - [00:47:27] Alden Nowlan reading poems. - [00:42:35] “Where do flames go when they burn out?”; - [00:42:54] “The Traveller” Between Tears and Laughter; - [00:43:16] “Remembrance of Things Past” Bread, Wine and Salt; - [00:44:22] “The Palomino Stallion” Playing the Jesus Game - [00:44:50] asks Alden Nowlan question in relation to interview with Hatfield the day before - [00:47:45] Discussion of Canadian winters - [00:50:02] Discussion of Alden Nowlan’s pithy/concise lines; i.e. “you’re a liar only if no one believes you” - The interview with Alden Nowlan occurred over a number of days (this tape representing one session/meeting)

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