Abstract CHARLES WILLIAM (SAM) SAMPSON Interviewer: Lee Wadds Abstracter; Jean Hawkes TRACK 100:00 Interview identification01:05 Born in NEW PLYMOUTH – Moved to WAIROA – WAIPUKURAU – TAUMARUNUI – LOWER HUTT. Schooling and university in LOWER HUIT01:32 Move south – Outdoor Education Centre at TAUTUKU, CATLINS STEWART ISLAND – Mentioned 01:48 Visit for Forestry Summer Nature...

Overview In this interview Des explains the history of and family connection to flax milling in Southland; and the various places they have milled. Des tells of his siblings' careers and his choice to work in the flax mill industry. He discusses the outside pressures on running a mill successfully and what lead to the demise of this industry e.g., competition, economic and political factors. He goes on to talk about their mill being reopened as a working museum and it’s place in local tourism.