Living in Fremantle during World War II: interview with Phyllis May Atkinson conducted by Alice Smith [oral history]

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AuthorAtkinson, Phyllis May, 1922-; Smith, AliceDescriptionInterview with Phyllis May Atkinson (nee Strang). Family background -- Grandfather John Paterson Beresford licensee of the Pearlers' Hotel (later Terminus) 1895-6, Star Hotel 1901-1903, Esplanade Hotel 1904-1908 -- born 1922 -- Education -- South Terrace Primary -- Princess May -- Occupation -- Temporary jobs, then at Churcher & Co. -- World War II -- Married 1941Imprint1985Collation1 CDLanguageEnglishDate Published1985NotesInterview conducted by Alice Smith on 29th May 1985 Transcription by: Alice Smith Support material:4 photographs (2 showing Beresford family members -- 2 of the Esplanade Hotel c.1907, 1984); 1 souvenir card showing Mrs Phyllis Atkinson as Meet Industries Queen Access: Transcript includedDewey ClassOH/ATKAudio FormatCDDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000475545LocationOral History Collection

PeopleJohn Paterson BeresfordPhyllis May Atkinson (nee Strang)SubjectEsplanade HotelWorld War, 1939-1945Churcher and CompanyCollectionOral History Collection

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