CLASSIFICATION
Swallow ID:
5681
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Label:
Reading in BC Collection
Sub Series:
Reading in BC Collection
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title:
Vancouver CBC program: Margaret Atwood interview with Vicki Gabereau discussing The Handmaids Tale, Life in England, and The Canlit Cookbook, October 1985 #528
Title Source:
cassette and j-card
Language:
English
Production Context:
Studio recording
Genre:
Interview
Identifiers:
[]
Rights
Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)
CREATORS
Name:
Atwood, Margaret
Dates:
1939-
Role:
"Speaker",
"Author"
Name:
Gabereau, Vicki
Dates:
1946-
Role:
"Interviewer",
"Presenter"
CONTRIBUTORS
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Image:
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Track Configuration:
2 track
Playback Mode:
Stereo
Generations:
Second generation from Reel-to-Reel
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Very Good
Other Physical Description:
Black and white clear jewel case with J-card
DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:30:17
Size:
29.7 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:20:54
Size:
20.8 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Dates
Date:
1985-10
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
Original recording happened on Oct 1985
Date:
1986-05-19
Type:
Publication Date
Source:
J-card
LOCATION
Address:
700 Hamilton Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 4A2
Venue:
CBC Vancouver
Latitude:
49.27915495
Longitude:
-123.11434125336939
CONTENT
Contents:
Side Track No. Comments
One 000 Introduction by Vicki Gabereau
023 Beginning of discussion of The Hand Maid’s Tale
032 Book based on some real life developments, as reported in newspapers
044 Story set in Cambridge, Mass.; “the wall is the wall around Howard yard…”
048 Description of Canadian and American covers
068 Groups like the “Moral Majority” would be eliminated by a powerful sect like the one depicted in the back
080 What would become of non-fertile women in such a regime
What is going on in Canada While events unfold around Howard; the top of the “underground female-road”; Canada’s official position in neutral
125 Possible reactions to the book of U.S. women
138 “We take our freedom for granted…”
157 Liquid cash done away with in the book; any power group in control of appartatus can freeze individual’s assets over night
174 “A Coventry Carol” is introduced and played
221 Interview continues: Atwood wrote book in England
274 Finds it easier to write books outside of Canada
302 Talks about being a poor typist, taking Home Economics in school, etc.
340 Atwood introduces Offenbach piece, which is played
403 Interview resumes: Atwood’s involvement in P.E.N.; the Can-Lit Cookbook as a fundraiser
450 Another fund raising idea
477 Talks about annoying questions from non-writing public
511 Talks about West Berlin where Atwood started The Handmaid’s Tale
534 Talks about learning German
564 Talks about current activities, past jobs, etc.
608 Song “I don’t want your millions, mister” is introduced and played (Atwood interview is over)
Notes:
SFU BC Readings formatting
NOTES
Type:
General
Note:
Margaret Atwood on "Gabereau"
Gabereau May 19, 1986
Margaret Atwood Discussing The Handmaids Tale, Life in England, The Canlit Cookbook
Originally Broadcast October 1985
Has some crackles due to thunderstorm
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