And that is the main thing the story of William Pender has done to me. It has got me excited about what history is.

When you read the story of William Pender, you can be sure that it is all true. Every detail comes from real life. It comes from old newspapers and diaries, from old men's memories, from poems and songs, and from things I have seen in my own life. It comes from maps, and loneliness, and faces in old photographs. It comes from the tall stones on the South Side Hill. It comes from life and mystery. And I know now that those are the places that all our history comes from.

Main References

Interviews:

Interviews with Gordon Snow, Cooper
St. John's, summer 1995 and winter 1996

Broadcasts:

Newfoundland School Broadcasts
Industrial Crafts, by Emilie W. Gould, 1975-'76,
Centre for Newfoundland Studies (CNS)

Academic Papers:

Alexander, David G.; "A New Newfoundland: The Traditional Economy and Development to 1934;" 1973; CNS HC 117 N4A38 1973.

Chisholm, Jessie; "Strikes in Newfoundland, 1890-19 14;" from Proceedings of the First Newfoundland Historical Society Conference, Shannon Ryan president, Queen's College, 16, 17 October 1986.

Joy, John L.; "Boxes, Casks, Cartons and Drums, A Study of Newfoundland Cooperages in the 20th Century, especially as it pertains to the Salt Fish Industry;" Collection of John L. Joy.