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An Interview with Dr. William Carlyle

October 21, 2020 • Season 1 • Episode 3

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Today, we join John McIssac and Dr. William Carlyle during their July 17th, 1979 interview. Carlyle discusses his time as a veterinarian, as well as the use of animals in and around the Edmonton area throughout the twentieth century before mechanization spread throughout the City.

William Carlyle at the last meeting of the Edmonton Archives Auxiliary: EA-746-107
https://cityarchives.edmonton.ca/the-last-meeting-of-the-edmonton-archives-auxiliary

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.