From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past

In today's episode, we join John McIssac and  Margaret 'Peggy' Farnell (O'Conner) for the second part of their September 20th, 1984 interview. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on March 24th, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

In today's episode, we join John McIssac and  Margaret 'Peggy' Farnell (O'Conner) for the first part of their September 20th, 1984 interview.  Farnell, a veteran of William Stevenson's security services during the Second World War and later librarian at the University of Alberta, describes her childhood and education as a child of one of Edmonton's wealthy pre-World War One business elites. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on March 24th, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

In today's episode, we join John McIssac and Thomas Elmer Adams in their September 25th, 1984 interview. As the Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Adams provides an insightful perspective of Edmonton's economic growth as Alberta's capital.

Cover Image: ET-32-12 Commissioners and Mayor Dent (Adams on right end)

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on March 24th, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

In today's episode, we join John McIssac and Una MacLean Evans in their 1981 interview. Evans describes her time working as an Alderman for Edmonton's City Council from 1966 to 1974, especially her advocacy for the LRT system and the 1978 Commonwealth Games. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on March 22nd, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

In today's episode, we join John McIssac and Michael Edward English in their October 20th, 1983 interview. English describes his life and career, where he eventually became the Edmonton & District Labour Council Executive Secretary. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on March 21st, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

In today's episode, we join John McIssac and Arthur Cload in their September 22nd, 1983 interview. Cload describes his time as an auctioneer, especially his experiences working in police auctions. 

Cover Image: EA-600-3587
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/auctioneer-arthur-cload-conducts-auction-at-the-late-dr-egerton-l-popes-residence

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on March 21st, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

In today's episode, we join John McIssac and Paul J. Norris in their September 26th, 1983 interview. Norris describes his time working as an alderman for the City of Edmonton. Additionally, Norris describes the restructuring of Edmonton's downtown district in an effort to modernize it to bring in more people. This recording has been shortened due to its length.

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on March 22, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

On today's episode, we join John McIssac and Kenneth Gordon Newman in their September 7th, 1982 interview. Newman, an Alderman for the City of Edmonton,  was previously a Mayor of Jasper Place before annexation and describes his time representing his community through it's changes. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on February 23rd, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

On today's episode, we join John McIssac and Gerald Wright in the second part of their September 14th, 1982 interview. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on February 11th, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.

On today's episode, we join John McIssac and Gerald Wright in the first part of their September 14th, 1982 interview. Wright, an Alderman for the City of Edmonton, describes his support for the expansion of the LRT system as well as his work to preserve historically vital pieces of architecture around the City. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on February 11th, 2021.

These interviews were recorded in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Both social attitudes and language standards have changed since that time.  Some opinions expressed and language used may be offensive to listeners today.