From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past

On this episode, join David Leonard on October 25th, 1978 for his interview of Eva McKitrick. McKitrick, a long-time resident of Edmonton, discusses her time as a teacher and her role as a member of the Edmonton Historical Board. 

Eva McKitrick is very soft-spoken in this interview. We have tried to amplify it as best we can, but headphones are highly recommended as the audio signal dips in and out. 

Cover Image: Eva McKitrick 1978 Edmonton Historical Board Award, RG-21, Series 2.3.

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, David Leonard interviews George Cooper on December 16th, 1977. A former employee of the Edmonton Journal, Cooper discusses his time working as a journalist. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on October 14th, 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's episode consists of David Leonard's conversation with Edgar E.C. Tall from December 14th, 1977. Tall discusses his career as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as well as his eventual relocation to Edmonton.

The recording is quite faint in segments due to the recording equipment utilized in the interview. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on October 14th, 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 travel back to December 6th, 1977 to join David Leonard in his interview with John Hogan. Hogan, a prominent member of the Edmonton Ski Club, describes the beginning of skiing in Edmonton and his record-breaking ski jumps at various hills around the city.

Cover Image: EA-160-911
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/ski-jump-capilano-ravine

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on October 14th, 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 Eva Johnston on December 2nd, 1977 for their interview. The mother of then Alderman Robert Matheson, Johnston describes her early life in Edmonton and the development of Edmonton's social communities north and south of the river. 

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

For today's episode, we join Danielle Bugeaud in her November 7th, 1979 interview of Thomas Candler, long-time resident of Edmonton. Candler describes working in and around the City during the oil boom, as well as his time working to clear snow during harsh winters. 

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 27th, 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 Jessie Campbell in their September 1st, 1977 interview. Campbell compares her early life in Scotland with her later experience living in Canada. Campbell also describes her experience working in the south side post office. 

The picture of the post office which Campbell describes is linked below, along with the names of the individuals in the image.

Cover Image: EA-10-652
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/post-office-sorting-room-south-side

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 24th, 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 Maisie Hamilton in their August 30th, 1977 interview where Hamilton describes her experience as a newcomer to Canada from Liverpool in the late 1910's. Hamilton also describes the building of many landmarks around the City's downtown that still stand today. 

Cover Image: EA-71-3
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/maisie-hamilton

Related Records:
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/hamilton-family-fonds

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 24th, 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 this episode, David Leonard and Maude Page discuss her marriage to J. Percy Page and the evolution of the Edmonton Public School system in their August 2nd, 1977 interview. Page also provides some insight into the Edmonton Grads and their travels to Europe.

Maude Page is very soft-spoken in this interview. We have tried to amplify it as best we can, but headphones are highly recommended. 

Cover Image: EA-715-133
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/klondike-breakfast

Associated Records:
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/edmonton-grads-club-fonds

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on August 24th, 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, join David Leonard and William P. Wagner for their April 27th, 1977 interview. Wagner describes his childhood in Edmonton, the festivities surrounding the creation of the province of Alberta, and his early forays into teaching. Due to a malfunction of the tape recorder during the interview, the audio 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 July 24th, 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.