Trevor Deshong interviewed by Lyn McLeavy in the Bringing Them Home after the Apology oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4979269
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Deshong, Trevor, 1965-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2010
- 3 sound files (ca. 202 min.)
- Series:
- Bringing Them Home after the Apology oral history project.
- Summary:
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Trevor Deshong speaks about difficulties of life as an artist; his early life, children’s homes, abuse, Aboriginality; family reunification difficulties; readjusting to life after prison; the use of alcohol as coping mechanism; the book launch of ‘Many Voices’ at National Library, Canberra; his thoughts on performing as musician; his painting exhibition; his development as a visual artist; his family; memories of Carramar Receiving and Assessment Centre, Townsville; foster placement and the adoptive family; his Uncle Lyle; memories of Wilson Youth Hospital and Westbrook Youth Detention Centre; the Townsville Lock-up; Boystown and Wilson Youth Hospital; National Employment Strategy for Aboriginals scheme (NESA); death of adoptive mother; residences; memories of Boggo Road Gaol, Brisbane; being a student at Griffiths University Art School; access to his records; his feelings about removal and identity; the reaction to Prime Minister's Apology to Stolen Generations; Mental health; steps for the future, community, culture, transition houses, programs and NAIDOC week; hopes for Aboriginal people; 2010 UN Year of Indigenous People.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 31 August and 7 September 2010 in Mareeba, Qld.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (3 p.)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- McLeavy, Lyn, 1948-, interviewer
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