From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past

An Interview with Christina McKnight

December 16, 2020 Season 1 Episode 7
From the Vaults: Audio from Edmonton's Past
An Interview with Christina McKnight
Show Notes

This week we join John McIssac in his interview of Christina McKnight on July 11th, 1979. McKnight discusses her family, the McQueens, and her perspective on Edmonton's growth since her birth in 1898.

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on July 24th, 2020.

Cover Image: Christina McKnight 1975 Edmonton Historical Board Award, RG-21, Series 2.3.

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.