From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past

On today's episode, we join John McIssac in his October 27th, 1980 interview of Dr. Kenneth S. Penifold. As the Director of Environmental Health Services for the City of Edmonton at the time, Penifold describes his interest in public health and how he came to that position from an interest in animal care. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on November 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 and Cecil 'Tiger' Goldstick for their September 25th, 1980 interview. The son of Edmonton's first rabbi, Goldstick describes his perspective of the early Jewish community in Edson and Edmonton. In addition to his experiences during WWII, Goldstick describes his career in sports, specifically his boxing career. 

Cover Image: EA-600-209b
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/cecil-tiger-goldstick-boxer

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on November 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 conclude David Leonard's interview series of William P. Wagner. Taking place on the same day, April 27th, 1977, Wagner completes his recollection of his career and explains some of his retirement projects. This recording has been shortened due to its length.

Cover Image: EA-311-2
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/w-p-wagner

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

Join Scotty Campbell and David Leonard in their May 30th, 1977 interview. Campbell, the brother of a previous interviewee, Jessie Campbell, describes his time working in botany and plant pathology. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on October 16th, 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.

Join Ernest Cook and David Leonard in their May 12th, 1977 interview on today's episode. Cook discusses his early life, especially the history and development of Taber, Alberta. This recording has been shortened due to its length.

Cover Image: EA-600-570
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/newly-elected-executive-at-the-annual-ccf-provincial-convention-l-r-t-b-harold-bronson-john-h-king-w-margolus-j-ernest-cook-mrs-nellie-peterson-and-elmer-e-roper

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on October 16th, 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 continue David Leonard's interview of William P. Wagner on April 27th, 1977. Wagner continues his discussion of his teaching career. Due to an error in recording, the interview was cut short.

Cover Image: EA-311-2
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/w-p-wagner

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on October 16th, 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, David Leonard interviews Joseph Lamoureux, a member of the Edmonton Police Service, on October 23rd, 1978. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 28th, 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 David Leonard and Violet A. May in their October 13th interview in 1978. May discusses her early life in Edmonton and her marriage to Wilfred May, who was best known for his career in aviation.

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 28th, 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.

Join David Leonard and Grace McEachern in their October 9, 1978 interview. McEachern discusses her time on her family's farm as well as her experience working as a teacher in the Edmonton area. McEachern's perspective is particularly interesting as she was the first teacher in the Oliver area, which was the first school in the Ellerslie district. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 28th, 2020.

Additional Sources:
MS-37 - Grace Martin McEachern fonds
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/grace-martin-mceachern-fonds

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 go back to October 31st, 1978 to join David Leonard and Hubert Hollingworth. Hollingworth discusses his career as a photographer, as well as the growth of the City during the 30's to 50's. Although many other interviewees have discussed the growth of Edmonton, Hollingworth was in the rare position to actually capture images of it on film, the majority of which are available online on the City of Edmonton Archives catalog.

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 28th, 2020.

Cover Image: EA-160-1448, City of Edmonton Archives
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/hubert-a-hollingworth-3

Additional Sources:
MS-59 - Hubert A. Hollingworth fonds
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/hubert-a-hollingworth-fonds

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.