Wratsilav (de Mitrovich), Arnost
Production date
1993
Description
Oral history. Born in 1922, Dirva, Czechoslavkia, Arnost talks of his education at the University of Prague and his experiences during the Second World War. His family estate was confiscated by the Communists 1950. He talks of family matters and his emigration to New Zealand and refugee status. Employed as chemist at Ivan Watkins Dow, New Plymouth. He describes attributes of some New Zealanders. He met wife in the Refugee Camp.
Recorded: 19 July 1993 Interviewer: Joy Peckham
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Object detail
Part 1
Research tape.
Tape 1 Side 1 Interview with Arnost.
Tape 1 Side 2 Interview with Judith.
Recorded: 19 July 1993
Interviewer: Joy Peckham
Abstraction: Joy Peckham
Restrictions: none
Part 2
Master tape.
Part 3
Abstract
Digital file
Public comments
I was asked to contribute with my own story many years ago but at the time I declined. I would be happy to add my story to the records if contributions are welcomed.
- Maria Bushell posted 4 years ago.