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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An Interview with Stan Hampton

January 26, 2022 • City of Edmonton Archives • Season 1 • Episode 36

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.

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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.