From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past

From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton’s Past is a bi-weekly podcast that explores the early history of Edmonton through digitized audio recordings preserved in the City of Edmonton Archives. These recordings were made by the people who helped shape Edmonton and who bore witness to the community’s growth throughout the early twentieth century. Wearing headphones to listen is highly recommended!

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From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past

An Interview with Noel Dant

November 04, 2020 • City of Edmonton Archives • Season 1 • Episode 4

On this episode, we go back to April 3rd, 1979 to join John McIssac and Noel Dant in their interview regarding Dant's early life in Edmonton as well as his role as Edmonton's first City Planner from 1949 to 1955. Dant discusses some of his work in developing the neighborhoods of Sherbrooke and Dovercourt, as well as some details regarding moving to Edmonton from Chicago.

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on July 9th, 2020.

Cover Image: EA-600-2771, City of Edmonton Archives
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/noel-dant-senior-city-planner-for-chicago-visits-edmonton

Additional Sources:
RG-11, Series 3: Development and Planning
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/development-and-planning

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.