Clipboard, by Roger McCallum (story details) Deposited
Collection: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times (collection)
Organisation: Healing Through Remembering (HTR) (organisation)
This video interview with Roger McCallum was carried out by Healing Through Remembering (HTR) for their 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' project. It is is one of eight video interviews with people who describe how everyday objects have a special meaning for them in relation to the history of the Northern Ireland conflict.
"As a police officer in South Armagh during the troubles, Roger McCallum faced the daily possibility of a gun attack. In an attempt to provide some extra protection, police headquarters issued Roger and his colleagues with clipboards which could act as a bullet-proof shield in the event of an attack." (from Ordinary Objects webpage).
Story DetailsShowHide
Title |
Clipboard, by Roger McCallum (story details) |
Description |
This video interview with Roger McCallum was carried out by Healing Through Remembering (HTR) for their 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' project. It is is one of eight video interviews with people who describe how everyday objects have a special meaning for them in relation to the history of the Northern Ireland conflict. |
Creator |
Healing Through Remembering (HTR) |
Story Title |
Clipboard - Roger McCallum |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Video |
Story Source |
The story has been deposited with Accounts of the Conflict. Also available: At website: http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/ooet/all/ On DVD: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times |
Interviewee Surname |
McCallum |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Roger |
Language Spoken |
English |
Transcription |
No |
Transcription Permission |
n.a. |
Interviewee Gender |
Male |
Religion |
Protestant |
Birth Country |
Northern Ireland |
Occupation during conflict |
Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officer [police officer] |
Status |
Former member of Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Security Forces |
Original Format |
Video_MPEG-4, Video_MOV |
Archive Format |
Video_MOV |
Web Format |
Video_MPEG-4 |
Story Abstract |
"As a police officer in South Armagh during the troubles, Roger McCallum faced the daily possibility of a gun attack. In an attempt to provide some extra protection, police headquarters issued Roger and his colleagues with clipboards which could act as a bullet-proof shield in the event of an attack." (from Ordinary Objects webpage). |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Policing, Security |
Dates Mentioned |
late 1970s |
Places Mentioned |
Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
Organisations Mentioned |
Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) |
Collection InformationShowHide
Title |
Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times (collection) |
Description |
A series of eight short interviews, recorded on video, related to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The interviews are based on common objects which took on a new meaning as a result of the conflict. |
Creator |
Healing Through Remembering (HTR) |
Subject |
Personal Accounts / Story-Telling related to Northern Ireland. |
Source |
Web site: http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/ Also DVD: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times |
Publisher |
Disruptive Media / Healing Through Remembering. |
Date |
2013 |
Relation |
The 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' collection comprised of eight video stories were derived from an earlier exhibition organised by Healing Through Remembering entitled: 'Everyday Objects Transformed by The Conflict'. The exhibition of physical artifacts first opened 14-24 November 2011 before going on tour between March and July 2012 and then appearing back in Belfast in August 2012. |
Format |
Video files - MP4 format; Video on Web site; Video on DVD |
Language |
English |
Type |
Video stories |
Coverage |
Northern Ireland | 1968-2013 |
Stories Collected |
8 |
Stories Deposited |
7 (seven individual permission forms returned) |
Organisation InformationShowHide
Title |
Healing Through Remembering (HTR) (organisation) |
Description |
Catalogue entry compiled by Accounts of the Conflict from information on the Healing Through Remembering Web site. |
Creator |
Accounts of the Conflict. |
Subject |
Details about Healing Through Remembering which has managed project(s) to compile one or more collections of accounts / stories of the conflict. |
Source |
Healing Through Remembering Web site |
Publisher |
Accounts of the Conflict |
Date |
2014 - date catalogue entry compiled |
Relation |
Collection - Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times (Tag: ooet) |
Language |
English |
Type |
Catalogue entry |
Date Formed |
2001 |
Status |
In operation (last check 2014) |
Address |
Alexander House 17a Ormeau Avenue Belfast Northern Ireland BT2 8HD |
Telephone |
028 9023 8844 |
|
info@healingthroughremembering.org |
Funder |
Various |
Work |
Dealing with the Past; Victims of the Northern Ireland conflict |
Nature |
Cross-community project |
Organisation Abstract |
An extensive cross-community project which looks at the issue of how to deal with the past relating to the conflict in, and about, Northern Ireland. HTR does not provide support and services directly to victims, however much of its discussions, debates and recommendations are victims focused. It has also focused on the issue of story-telling as well as carryout out in-house story-telling projects. One story-telling collection produced is entitled: 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' (see relevant collection entry). |
Citation
Accounts of the Conflict; Accessed: 10 December 2024 <http://k8s-accounts-01.ulster.ac.uk/repo24/items/show/2005/>