MOTAT: Collection Talks oral history project interview with Helen Harris
Maker and role
Megan Hutching, Interviewer
Helen Harris, Interviewee
Production date
12 Jul 2021
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Object detail
Accession number
WAV-2022-29
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Description
A short recording with Helen Harris who was the first person to have open heart surgery in New Zealand using the Melrose heart-lung machine which is in MOTAT’s collection (accession number 1982.812). The recording covers Helen’s memories of the operation and its aftermath and mentions surgeon, Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes.
Media/Materials
Physical description
WAV and MP3 files on compact disks : sound ; approximately 27 minutes
Credit line
Megan Hutching et al. 12 Jul 2021. MOTAT: Collection Talks oral history project interview with Helen Harris, WAV-2022-29. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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