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 June Sheppard

July 13, 2022 • City of Edmonton Archives • Season 1 • Episode 48

On today's episode, join John McIssac and June Sheppard in their December 10th, 1982 interview. A CBC radio host and columnist for the Edmonton Journal, Sheppard outlines her work in media and her volunteer work advancing women in the workplace and society in general.

This interview was originally recorded on a 5 inch open reel tape and was digitized by an archivist on February 11th, 2021.

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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.