In July 2000, Peter Hessel interviewed Mrs. Edith Morphy nee McNab (97) of Waba. He transcribed the taped interview and used some of the information for an article in the book, “White Lake — The Later Years”, published by the White Lake Property Owners’ Association in 2000. Mrs. Morphy died in Waba in 2003.
Scope and Content
This fille consists of:
1. Audio tape of interview [location of tape to be entered here: .....]
2. 17-page transcript of complete interview, plus handwritten notes at the end.
3. Colour photos of Mrs. Morphy, taken by Peter Hessel, in July 2000.
4. Three b/w photos of Mrs. Morphy and the Waba Mills in 1926 (see photocopies for description). Bella Bennett (Edith’s sister); with photocopies of the pictures and short descriptions.
5. Photocopy of the interview (excerpts) as it appeared in the book “White Lake — The Later Years”. Note: See Item 2 for transcript of full interview. Medical conditions. Robertson’s Corners. Duncan T. McNab. Mary McNab nee Johnston. White Lake school. Arnprior High School. Waba General Store. Syrian peddlers. Itinerant merchants. End of World War I. Teacher. Henry Morphy. Alma Majaury nee Morphy. Sleigh rides. Dances. Stewart Brothers Mill in Waba (photo). Waba Mills.
6. Photocopy of a short article in the Chronicle, March 26, 1953, “Waba Lady has 96th Birthday” - this refers to Mrs. John Morphy, Edith’s mother-in-law. (Henry’s mother).
Notes
See file, “Hough Family History”. There is a photo taken in 1921 by Edith Morphy, including D.J. McNab, John McNab, Mrs. John McNab, Garfield McNab and Gladys McNab (Rivett)