Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Swampfield Historical Society Collection Description An account of the resource Artifacts and documents held by the Swampfield Historical Society. Oral History Video A video resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Various Sunderland residents. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed John McGrath Location The location of the interview Sunderland Congregational Church Chapel Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 40:59 URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyK42CfOf-o/edit Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS converted to digital. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John McGrath Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tom Zimnowski Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1995 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource VHS converted to digital. Description An account of the resource John McGrath at age 89 reflects on his fifty years of living in Sunderland. John Immigrated from Ireland and settled in Sunderland, opening a general store on the right hand side of what was Dimos Restaurant. As the town grew he also grew, building and opening the store that is now on the corner of Main and School street. When he moved , the building next to Demos became the post office. Once the lease for the post office was up the office moved to the small building on South Main Street, West side. John lived the rest of his life as a Sunderland residents, widely admired and respected. You cannot imagine his generosity to the people that came in and could not pay for food, heating etc. 1900 2000s Architecture/Buildings/Bridges Business/Advertising/Commerce Children/Families Education/School Immigration Natural Disasters Transportation/Travel