Interview with Lola Kinvig about her parents Sage and John Kinvig, Manx Gaelic speakers
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Date(s): 29 April 1999
Creator(s): Manx National Heritage
Scope & Content: Lola Kinvig talks to Kirsty Neate about her parents Sage and John Kinvig who were native Manx Gaelic speakers and were often visited by language enthusiasts. Lola talks about her own upbringing; playing in the fields and in the river; neighbourhood children including Nancy Quayle; her siblings. She recalls her parents and how they didn't speak Manx to the children and only sometimes with visitors. Lola says she could understand a little Manx but couldn't speak it. They end by talking about her parents.
Administration / Biographical History: Lola Kinvig (b.1913).
Language: English
Extent: 1 hr. 6 min. 21 sec.
Item name: digital audio tape
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 0415
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Subject tags : #UOSH