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Record Id:25783012 (Australian Library Collections) permalink
Author:Pothitos, Magda.
Title:Interview with Magda Pothitos, Greek Australian [sound recording] / interviewer, Demetra Enizlis.
Published:1998.
Description:2 digital audio tapes (ca. 115 min.)
Playing Time:015500
Series:Greek-Australian oral history and folklife project
Summary:Magda Pothitos, born in Mytilene on the island of Lesvos, Greece recalls her family background and early years in Mytilene; the history of the castle and ancient theatre in Myilene; her family's (husband and son) migration to Australia, 1956; the family's early years in Melbourne, Vic., the economic and social circumstances new migrants faced; Greek religious customs and celebrations they still observe; concept of nikokira; customs relating to lechona period; nursey rhymes and lullabies; Greek stories and tales told to her children in their dialect; evil eye ritual, family experiences; folk medicine; the role and contributions of Greek women to Greek and Australian societies; traditional handicrafts; Greek organizations; future of Greek traditions and language.
Notes:Recorded on Sept. 8, 1998 at Elwood, Vic.
Interview recorded in Greek. Summary text in English.
Finding Aid:Summary (3 p.)
Subjects:Pothitos, Magda -- Interviews.
Greek Australians -- Victoria -- Elwood -- Interviews.
Greeks -- Australia -- Interviews.
Greek Australians -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Greek Australians -- Societies, etc.
Women, Greek -- Victoria -- Family relationships.
Children's poetry, Greek (Modern) -- Victoria.
Children's stories, Greek (Modern) -- Victoria.
Other Authors:Enizlis, Demetra.
Access Conditions:Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
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Libraries that have this item:National Library of Australia. National Library of Australia (ANL) (3110585) ORAL TRC 3607/79-80

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