From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past

Today, John McIssac interviews Pierre Cochard, most well known as the founder of the Chez Pierre Cabaret. This interview took place on August 28th, 1981.

Cover Image: EA-207-47 Chez Pierre Cabaret

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on January 14th, 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.

This week we join John McIssac on August 17th, 1981 for his interview of former Chief Commissioner Dr. Peter Frank Bargen. As both a former School Board Intendant and Chief Commissioner, Dr. Bargen describes the evolution of his career and the development of the City. 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 December 17th, 2020.

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.

This week we join John McIssac on August 14th, 1981 for his interview of former Commissioner Alfred H. Savage. This recording has been shortened due to its length.

Cover Image: ET-28-264
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/dr-howell-left-commissioner-savage-right

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on January 7th, 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.

This week we join John McIssac on June 12th, 1981 for his interview of former Commissioner Stan Hampton. Topics include the growth of the City's infrastructure, particularly the establishment of the Edmonton Convention Center. This recording has been shortened due to its length.

Cover Image: EA-805-3
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/mrs-isabella-mossman-of-the-citys-social-service-department-is-presented-with-the-city-of-edmonton-personal-citation-certificate-by-mayor-ivor-dent

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on December 17th, 2020.

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.

Today, we join John McIssac in his May 15th, 1981 interview of Stan Williams.  A newspaper man from a very early age, Williams details his start in Vancouver's reporting scene before his eventual move to Edmonton and to the Edmonton Journal. This recording has been shortened due to its length.

MS-221: Stan Williams fonds
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/stan-williams-fonds

Cover Image: EA-279-2
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/stan-and-margaret-williams

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on December 17th, 2020.

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 for his March 5th, 1981 interview of William B. Cairn. The former Director of Personnel for the City of Edmonton, Cairn describes his early life in Belfast before his eventual relocation to Edmonton. 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 December 17th, 2020.

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 Lawrence 'Buck' Olsen on their December 11th, 1980 interview. Olsen, a member of Edmonton's City Council for three terms, describes his time there and some of the large-scale projects he was involved in. 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 December 10th, 2020.

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, join John McIssac and Terry Cavanagh, Edmonton's first native-born mayor, on their December 4th, 1980 interview.

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on December 10th, 2020.

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, Margery Allen, and Mrs. Barker in their 1980 interview. The interviewees describe their time in Edmonton and the development of the City. 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 December 10th, 2020.

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 Dr. Ivor Dent in their November 5/12th, 1980 interview. Dent describes his time as Mayor of Edmonton and delves into his experience bidding on the Commonwealth Games, which were successfully held in Edmonton in 1978. This recording has been shortened due to its length.

Cover Image: Edmonton Public Library via Wikipedia
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This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on December 10th, 2020.

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.