Verna McRae (nee Garnett), born in Feilding on 25 March 1920, is filmed at her home in Napier alongside her husband, John. In a 33-minute-long video, Verna talks entertainingly about her life growing up on a Manawatu farm, going to Sumner School for the Deaf, work, travelling, and married life.
Memories of Verna McRae
2000 •
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Verna McRae is filmed at her home in Napier alongside her husband, John. Verna talks entertainingly about her life growing up on a Manawatu farm, going to Sumner School for the Deaf, work, travelling, and married life.
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Taonga source:
Hilda Tamepo
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Hi-8, 8mm
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, HT05-02-LS00
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