Marvin Mandell - 3 Jul. 2003 | Ontario Jewish Archives

Notes: The interview ends at 12:59 but Martin continued to converse with Marvin after the formal Q/A.

Biography: Marvin Mandell was a member of the Cubs and Scouts at John R. Wilcox School and became a camper at Camp Tamarack in Bainbridge, Ontario in 1951.

Transcript: Side 1 00:32: Marvin discusses his involvement with 59E Troop of Cubs and Scouts at John R. Wilcox. While in Cubs, he attended Camp Tamarack. First attended camp in 1951. 1:31: Marvin reminisces about staff and campers. 3:30: Marvin recalls camp experiences including canoe trips, activities, special events, camp fires, etc. 4:49: Martin Wolfish comments that Wayne and Shuster had worked at Camp Tamarack earlier. 6:08: The lake was called “Duck Lake” during that period. Was later formally changed to “Lake of the Summer Sun.” 6:28: Marvin briefly discusses Mr. Edgar Reason, the head of Camp Tamarack. 7:35: Marvin and Martin discuss the Jewish content of the camp. 8:00: Marvin recalls the camp food. 10:10: Marvin recalls an old army truck used to bring food to campers on canoe trips. 11:28: Marvin and Martin recall the camp layout and daily schedule. The interview ends at 12:59, but Martin continued to converse with Marvin after the formal Q/A. Martin mentions that Marvin recalled more names, told an anecdote about Mr. Reason’s “Paddle,” and that Marvin may have a Cub sweater to add to the collection.

Marvin Mandell - 3 Jul. 2003