Sound recordings of interviews conducted by Murray Dobbin relating to the lives and times of Métis leaders Malcolm Norris and James Patrick Brady. The recordings were used in the preparation of Dobbin's book entitled The One-And-A-Half Men, published by New Star Books, Vancouver, British Columbia in 1981. Visitation reports and agreements are included in the Audio Transcript files.
The interviewees are as follows (alphabetical order by surname):
Howard J. Adams, Saskatoon (Tape R-1142) describes role of Malcolm Norris in Métis organization, his impressions of Norris including downfall and tragic decline after his stroke and heart attacks. 1976. 50 minutes.
Joseph (Joe) Amyotte, Regina (Tape R-1171) describes the origins, development and eventual amalgamation of the Métis Society of Saskatchewan, southern and northern sections and discusses the leadership of Malcolm Norris. 1976. 60 minutes.
Gwendoline/Gwendolyn B. Beck, La Ronge (Tape R-1108) describes political elections, economic activity and social conditions in the north with references to government involvement and the influence of Malcolm Norris and James Brady. 1976. 48 minutes.
Alex Bishop, Green Lake (Tape R-1146) discusses the local Métis Association in Green Lake and the leadership of Malcolm Norris. 1976. 35 minutes.
Roderick Bishop, La Ronge (Tape R-1172; Tape R-1173) describes the origin development and goals of the Métis Society and the leadership of Malcolm Norris. 1976. 105 minutes.
André Bouthillette, Saskatoon (Tape R-1325.1; Tape R-1325.2) describes James Brady's personality, private life and community involvement in Cumberland House. 1978. 90 minutes.
James Brady, La Ronge (Tape R-1331) concerning his views of the condition of the Métis people. date unknown. 15 minutes.
James Brady, La Ronge (Tape R-1529; Tape R-1530; Tape R-1531; Tape R-1532; Tape R-1533; Tape R-1534) concerning his life, the various jobs he held, his friendship with Malcolm Norris and topics such as the northern fishing industry, Métis and native people in Saskatchewan and the Frog Lake Massacre. 1960. 4.5 hours.
Jean Brady, Fort Chipewyan, Alberta; Dorothy Chapman, Oakbank, Manitoba; Anne T. Walther, Sacramento, California (Tape R-1174; Tape R-1175; Tape R-1176) as sisters of James Brady describe their family life, James as a child and as a young man. 1976. 160 minutes.
John H. Brockelbank, Regina (Tape R-1109) describes the social conditions, educational policies and economic activities in northern Saskatchewan focusing on government involvement. 1976. 60 minutes.
Albert E. Broome, La Ronge (Tape R-1124) discusses economic development and government involvement in the north and his impressions of Malcolm Norris and James Brady. 1976. 48 minutes.
Norman Brudy, Toronto, Ontario (Tape R-1184) as a member of the Communist Party and a political associate of Malcolm Norris and James Brady, he describes them as political leaders and Marxists and discusses the differences between their approaches to native and Métis problems. 1977. 60 minutes.
James E. Carriere, Cumberland House (Tape R-1134) speaks of James Brady and his work as a conservation officer, his personality and community and political involvement. Contrasts the approaches of James Brady and Malcolm Norris to native and Métis concerns. 1976. 60 minutes.
Philip Alphonse Carriere, La Ronge (Tape R-1125) describes the search for James Brady and Absolum Halkitt, 1967, and his personal conclusions about their fate. 1976. 25 minutes.
Pierre Carriere, Cumberland House (Tape R-1154; Tape R-1155) discusses the history of Cumberland House, social life as it changed from the pre-war period to the present, James Brady's role as community leader, the fishing and forestry industry, the CCF government programs, the activities of Malcolm Norris, a comparison of Brady and Norris, the effect of war on the community and the role of the Legion. 1976. 2 hours.
Murdoch Charles, Stanley Mission (Tape R-1149) discusses his work with James Brady prospecting on the Churchill River. 1976. 25 minutes.
Carl W. Christenson, Prince Albert (Tape R-1111) discusses the fishing industry in the north and the characters of Malcolm Norris and James Brady. 1976. 25 minutes.
Phyllis E. Clarke, Saskatoon (Tape R-1182) a member of the Communist Party and political associate of Malcolm Norris and James Brady, discusses the political atmosphere in the Prince Albert area and the contributions of Norris and Brady. 1977. 60 minutes.
Kenneth D. Collier, La Ronge (Tape R-1143) discusses the characters and political views of James Brady and Malcolm Norris. 1976. 60 minutes.
Clyde K. G. Conrad, Gull Lake (Tape R-1156) Serjeant Conrad headed the search party for James Brady and Absolum Halkitt after their disappearance, 1967, and describes the 3 week search. 1976. 45 minutes.
John Cook, Stanley Mission (Tape R-1151) describes the characters, interests and popularity of James Brady and Malcolm Norris, native conditions in the north in the early days of the CCF and the effects of the welfare system. 1976. 45 minutes.
Lawrence Cook, Cumberland House (Tape R-1133) talks about the CCF government policies and how people reacted to them, the Legion and various co-operative efforts started in Cumberland House and the efforts of James Brady to begin the Métis Association. 1976. 45 minutes.
Robert Dalby/Dalbey, La Ronge (Tape R-1121) describes economic conditions of natives from the early 1940's, CCF implementation of development programs in the north and the insignificance of local CCF policies. Contrasts the approaches of James Brady and Malcolm Norris to politics and native problems. 1976. 30 minutes.
Arthur K. Davis, Edmonton, Alberta (Tape R-1122) discusses James Brady's strategy in the north, disillusionment with the CCF government, work with the Centre for Community Studies and the efforts of Brady and Malcolm Norris to instill pride in Métis people. Contrasts Brady's lifestyle to that of Norris. 1976. 45 minutes.
Robert J. Deverell, Saskatoon (Tape R-1123) describes James Brady's interest and reaction to world affairs and his disillusionment with the CCF government. 1976. 20 minutes.
Walter P. Deiter, Regina (Tape R-1177) talks about the involvement of Malcolm Norris in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, the National Indian Brotherhood and the work of the Indian Affairs Department in the 1960's and early 1970's. 1976. 45 minutes.
Pierre Dorion, Cumberland House (Tape R-1330) recalls James Brady and his community involvement in Cumberland House including his efforts to get people jobs, his attempt to establish the Métis Society and the formation of an informal village council. 1978. 30 minutes.
Thomas Clement (T.C.) Douglas (Tape R-1185) describes his encounters with Malcolm Norris concerning policies affecting northern Saskatchewan. 1977. 60 minutes. Transcript included.
Stanley Durocher, La Ronge (Tape R-1148) discusses the local Métis Association in La Ronge and James Brady's involvement. 1976. 30 minutes.
John A. Emms, Regina (Tape R-1326) discusses the history and practices of the Indian Affairs Department, community development and native policies of the NDP government up to its defeat in 1964 and apparent Liberal policies towards Indian and Métis people after the spring of 1964. 1978. 50 minutes.
Evelyn Fiddler, Green Lake (Tape R-1150) recounts efforts to organize the Métis Association in Green Lake, its goals and themes as emphasized by Malcolm Norris. 1976. 15 minutes.
Tom Fiddler, Green Lake (Tape R-1138) describes Métis and native conditions in the north, the need for organization and the efforts of Malcolm Norris to improve conditions. 1976. 60 minutes.
Janet R. Fietz, La Ronge (Tape R-1128) describes the conditions of native people when the CCF government was in power, James Brady, his involvement in organizing the Métis Association and his influence on native and Métis people. 1976. 30 minutes.
Charles Fosseneuve, Cumberland House (Tape R-1153) talks about the influence of the Church in the north, acceptance and rejection of CCF programs there and James Brady's efforts to help people in Cumberland House. 1976. 60 minutes.
Louis Garneau, Lloydminster (Tape R-1167) describes James Brady and the time they spent together in their youth and as young men. 1976. 50 minutes.
Jean Goodwill, Ottawa, Ontario (Tape R-1181) describes the character, goals and politics of Malcolm Norris and his efforts to help native and Métis people. 1976. 45 minutes.
James F. Gray, Saskatoon (Tape R-1104) describes timber and fishing industries as they affect natives and Métis, his opinion of the CCF's attitude to native and Métis problems, his involvement with Malcolm Norris in their organization and anecdotes concerning several CCF politicians. 1976. 60 minutes.
David James Harding, Regina (Tape R-1180) discusses the involvement of Malcolm Norris in the Student Neestow Partnership Project and his political views. 1976. 60 minutes.
William Harding, Regina (Tape R-1165) describes Malcolm Norris, the activities of a left group within the CCF party and human relations seminars where Norris and Harding met. 1976. 35 minutes.
Ronald Hook, Prince Albert (Tape R-1110) discusses Malcolm Norris' dedication to his work, his political views, his family and its acceptance into the Prince Albert community. 1976. 24 minutes.
Adrian Hope, Kikino, Alberta (Tape R-1157; Tape R-1158) describes Métis organization in Alberta beginning in the early 1920's, the involvement of James Brady and Malcolm Norris and conditions for Métis today. 1976. 75 minutes.
James Izbister, La Ronge (Tape R-1147) discusses the local Métis Association in La Ronge. 1976. 20 minutes.
William Thornhill Knox, La Ronge (Tape R-1106) describes possible explanations for James Brady's disappearance in 1967. Brief discussion of Brady's character. Brief and critical discussion of Malcolm Norris. 1976. 15 minutes.
Louis Laliberte, Beauval (Tape R-1135) discusses the meetings of the Métis Society and Malcolm Norris' role in its organization and functioning. 1976. 25 minutes.
Edward Lavallee, Ottawa, Ontario (Tape R-1183) discusses the involvement and influence of Malcolm Norris in native and Métis organizations such as the National Indian Council. 1976. 50 minutes.
Glen C. Lindgren, La Ronge (Tape R-1141) discusses the activities of the CCF and NDP governments in the north between 1964 and 1971. 1976. 20 minutes.
Jospeh R. MacAuley, Cumberland House (Tape R-1161) compares the drinking, crime and welfare situation in Cumberland House at the present with earlier days. Compares church schools and government schools. 1976. 20 minutes.
Augustus H. MacDonald, Saskatoon (Tape R-1114; Tape R-1115) describes government activity in the north from 1946 to the early 1960's discussing its efforts to implement programs, meetings with natives, racist attitudes among civil servants and descriptions of Malcolm Norris and James Brady. 1976. 81 minutes.
John F. MacIsaac, Emma Lake (Tape R-1127) discusses the personality and political involvement of Malcolm Norris. 1976. 26 minutes.
A. Jean MacKenzie, Prince Albert (Tape R-1107) describes origins, development, goals and activities of the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, the involvement of Malcolm Norris in the Centre and his personality. 1976. 24 minutes.
Robert F. Mahood, Saskatoon (Tape R-1144) talks about the origin and development of the Student Neestow Partnership Project in the mid-sixties, the involvement of the Green Lake community and of Malcolm Norris. 1976. 1 hour.
Thomas A. Major, Regina (Tape R-1328.1; Tape R-1328.2) one of the earliest members of the Métis Society formed 1931-1932, Mr. Major discusses why the organization was formed, its goals, members and history, 1932-1941. 1978. 2 hours.
Jacob McKenzie, Cumberland House (Tape R-1159) discusses through an interpreter several aspects of the search for James Brady and Absolum Halkitt, 1967. 1976. 20 minutes.
Rowena McLellan, Saskatoon (Tape R-1103) describes the origins and work of the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, and the life, personality and work of Malcolm Norris focusing on his involvement in the organization of native and Métis people in the province.
Malakai McLeod, Stanley Mission (Tape R-1145) speaks of James Brady and Malcolm Norris and their efforts to help natives and Métis in northern Saskatchewan. 1976. 25 minutes.
Wilma Moore, Vancouver, British Columbia (Tape R-1323) discusses her involvement with Métis organization in Saskatoon in the early 1940's. 1978. 55 minutes.
Leon Morin, Green Lake (Tape R-1139) talks briefly of the first meetings of the Métis Society in Green Lake and visits of Malcolm Norris. 1976. 15 minutes.
Vital Morin, Ile-a-la-Crosse (Tape R-1102) describes the origins of the Métis Society in 1964, life in northern Saskatchewan and conditions of Métis people in the province. 1976. 45 minutes.
Claude Morrison, Prince Albert (Tape R-1120) discusses the work of Malcolm Norris in the Department of Mineral Resources. 1976. 10 minutes.
Don Nielson, Regina (Tape R-1186; Tape R-1187) talks about the birth of the Métis Association of Saskatchewan, the character and leadership of Malcolm Norris and anecdotes about the early days of organizing Métis and native peoples. 1977. 2 hours.
Malcolm Norris, Batoche (Tape R-1332) A speech given by Malcolm Norris on July 4, 1962. 1978. 10 minutes.
Malcolm Norris, Prince Albert (Tape R-1333) Recordings of a memorial in honour of Malcolm Norris. 1975. 55 minutes.
Harry Paul, La Ronge (Tape R-1140) descriptions of life in La Ronge in the 1930's and 1940's and the changes that occurred when the influence of white people and institutions such as the RCMP, educational system and the church increased. 1976. 1 hour.
Henry Pelletier, Regina (Tape R-1324) describes his family's move to the Green Lake district, 1949, where Métis had been promised land and assistance in establishing farms and the disappointing results. 1978. 30 minutes.
Zenon Pohorecky, Saskatoon (Tape R-1168; Tape R-1169; Tape R-1170) discussed the involvement of Malcolm Norris in the Métis Society, Native Brotherhood at the Prince Albert penitentiary and the Student Neestow Partnership Project. Describes Norris' qualities as a native leader. 1976. 160 minutes.
Allan K. Quandt, La Ronge (Tape R-1129; Tape R-1130; Tape R-1131; Tape R-1132) describes CCF government involvement in the development of economic and social conditions in the north, problems connected to the implementation of programs, the personalities of James Brady and Malcolm Norris, their work and concerns and the disappearance of Brady, 1967. 1976. 4 hours.
Roberta D. Quandt, La Ronge (Tape R-1118) describes the personal lives of Malcolm Norris and James Brady and the reaction of people to them. Refers to CCF activities in the early 1960's. 1976. 26 minutes.
Helga M. Reydon, Prince Albert (Tape R-1119) recalls Norris' work in the Provincial Department of Natural Resources, his outspokenness, personality, concern for native people, and efforts to motivate them. 1976. 25 minutes.
Verna Richards, Prince Albert (Tape R-1162; Tape R-1163) talks about social conditions in La Ronge in the 1950's and early 1960's, social activities, the role of women and of the church, employment, political activity and many anecdotes about James Brady, Malcolm Norris and native people. 1976. 96 minutes.
Emily Norris Roehl, Oceanside, California (Tape R-1166) the older sister of Malcolm Norris describes their family life in the early 1900's, Norris as a young man, the hardships they suffered after the death of their father and Norris' early identification with the underprivileged. 1976. 50 minutes.
Joe Ross, Vancouver, British Columbia (Tape R-1329.1; Tape R-1329.2) As an important figure in the formation of the first Métis Society in the early 1930's, Mr. Ross discusses its goals and issues it dealt with. 1979. 75 minutes.
Liora Salter, Vancouver, British Columbia (Tape R-1322) discusses her impressions of James Brady and his views regarding the future of native people in Canada. 1978. 1 hour.
Alfred Sanderson, La Ronge (Tape R-1160) describes the local Métis Association in La Ronge and the involvement of James Brady and Malcolm Norris. 1976. 15 minutes.
Donald Joe Sheridan, Regina (Tape R-1152) discusses the organization and purpose of Malcolm Norris' prospecting schools, his character, interests and family. 1976. 45 minutes.
Dave G. Steuart, Regina (Tape R-1164) discusses the dismissal of Malcolm Norris from the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, Liberal government programs for natives and Ross Thatcher's concern for native people. 1976. 40 minutes.
John B. Tootoosis, Poundmaker Reserve (Tape R-1178; Tape R-1179) discusses Indian organizations of the 1930's and 1940's, the involvement of Malcolm Norris and the formation of the Union of Saskatchewan Indians, 1946. 1976. 85 minutes.
Helen E. Wheaton, Emma Lake (Tape R-1116) discusses activities of the CCF during the mid 1940's and the personalities and political approaches of Malcolm Norris and James Brady. 1976. 25 minutes.
Tony Wood, La Ronge (Tape R-1136; Tape R-1137) discusses the prospectors' school established by Malcolm Norris, its importance and the ideas of Norris for northern development. Contrasts the personalities and approaches to native people of Norris and James Brady. 1976. 1 hour.
F. Keith Wright, Edmonton, Alberta (Tape R-1327) discussed the involvement of Malcolm Norris in the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, and the events surrounding his resignation. 1977. 40 minutes.