<p>This is the second part of the interview with Rennie Haslett who grew up in Mimico. Here she describes meeting her husband and the type of social activities they would engage in. She also talks about the stores and businesses in the area. Rennie discusses racism towards the Chinese who were living there. She also talks about local people such as Conn Smythe as well as celebrations for Christmas, New Years and Robbie Burns Day.</p>

This is the second part of the interview with Rennie Haslett who grew up in Mimico. Here she describes meeting her husband and the type of social activities they would engage in. She also talks about the stores and businesses in the area. Rennie discusses racism towards the Chinese who were living there. She also talks about local people such as Conn Smythe as well as celebrations for Christmas, New Years and Robbie Burns Day.

Rennie Haslett Part Two

This podcast is a series of interviews of senior Etobicoke residents in the 1980’s. 
They are a valuable and unique view into the history of Etobicoke in the early part of the 20th century, as seen through the personal experiences of local residents. We will be presenting a different interview each month.

History

This podcast is a series of interviews of senior Etobicoke residents in the 1980’s. They are a valuable and unique view into the history of Etobicoke in the early part of the 20th century, as seen through the personal experiences of local residents. We will be presenting a different interview each month.

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Rennie Haslett Part Two

Rennie Haslett Part Two