Interviews with Gordon and Justine Stenset

Scope and Content: Three-part interview with Gordon and Justine (nee Pierce) Stenset, recorded by Assistant Curator Eric Holdijk for the Bulkley Valley Museum on July 27th and 30th 2018. Includes raw and edited .WAV files, .MP3 access file, a .pdf release form and outline, and a Word doc. of additional information.

History / Biographical: The Stensets were longtime residents of Prince Rupert who moved to Seymour Lake (near Smithers) in 1985.

Scope and Content: Three-part interview with Gordon and Justine (nee Pierce) Stenset, recorded by Assistant Curator Eric Holdijk for the Bulkley Valley Museum on July 27th and 30th 2018. Includes raw and edited .WAV files, .MP3 access file, a .pdf release form and outline, and a Word doc. of additional information.

Notes: Interview has not been uploaded due to its length (roughly 5 hours). Topics include (not in order) the Stenset/Pierce family, life in Prince Rupert and at Seymour Lake, family connection to Norway, memories of WWII in Prince Rupert; boating, fishing, sealing, and hunting; outdoor activities, wildlife encounters, railway work, mill work, Justine's jobs (Royal Bank, cleaning contractor, various hotels/motels in Smithers), friends and local characters (Merv Holden, Jack Anderson, 'Crazy Walter,' 'Panty Man,' Mayor Peter Lester, Mayor Jack Mussallem, Mel Jang, Arnie Arneson). Please contact the Bulkley Valley Museum if interested in obtaining access.