Some of Dale Russell-Fitzpatrick’s earliest memories are of seeing her “Poppy” on TV. Her grandfather, Joseph R. Smallwood, led Newfoundland’s campaign to join Canada and went on to become the province’s first official premier. In her 75x75 interview, Dale offers a very personal glimpse of life in the post-Confederation era—and what it was like having one of Newfoundland’s most iconic public figures as a grandfather.

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