ARUMUGAM, Rani
Special Project,
Accession Number 002837
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 82
Total Reels
- Samuel Sng
Interviewer
- 40:42:40
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 82
Metadata
- 8 Mar 2004
Recording Date
- 00:28:44
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Born in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) in 1929. Her family background. Her house in Johor Bahru. Coping with life after her mother passed away. Impressions of her mother. Why her father came to work in Malaysia. Memories of her neighbourhood in Johor Bahru. Lifestyle of the English officials staying in her district.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 82
Metadata
- 8 Mar 2004
Recording Date
- 00:29:31
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Memories of her neighbourhood. Learning to play the harmonium and violin. Recreational activities. Employing local servants. Garden parties hosted by English officials. Restrictions in mingling with neighbours. Her father religious convictions.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 82
Metadata
- 8 Mar 2004
Recording Date
- 00:28:11
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Impact of Hinduism in her life. Her education at Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) in Johor Bahru. Impressions of her teachers. A typical day at school. Attending chapels and physical education lessons. Her subjects at school. Overcoming difficulties in spelling. Demographics of students. Interacting with students. Physical layout of school. Other schools in the vicinity. Borrowing books from libraries. Food at the school canteen. School discipline. Food that students bring for lunch.
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