Interviews conducted by Alex Lapchuk, Olga Felskie and Bevin Bigalky for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.
Mrs. Ernie Atwell of Regina, Saskatchewan, a policewoman born in 1881, discusses nursing in a psychiatric hospital in Scotland, her journey to Canada in 1906, farming near Frobisher, her move to Saskatoon and work experiences on the police force.
Frank Bishop of Regina, Saskatchewan, a carpenter born in 1882, discusses life in the Qu'Appelle district from 1902 with comments about the construction of homes, the impact of the Depression, the On-to-Ottawa Trek and Regina Riot in 1935 and social activities.
Nettie Dabeka of Regina, Saskatchewan discusses life in Regina from the early 1900s.
Olga Felskie of Regina, Saskatchewan, a teacher born in 1905, talks about her education, teaching in Ituna, Nokomis and Balfour Technical School in Regina, the Depression and changing attitudes of students.
Frank Halaburda of Regina, Saskatchewan, a railroad employee and cattle buyer born in 1892, discusses his work building the railroad, the On-to-Ottawa Trek and Regina Riot in 1935, buying cattle and early life in Regina.
Alex Blake MacKenzie of Regina, Saskatchewan, a teacher born in 1907, discusses his education, teaching in Lafleche, Wadena and Regina, community involvement, the formation of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, the Depression and his involvement in World War II.
Richard O. Rook of Regina, Saskatchewan, a businessman and tinsmith born in 1885, discusses learning the tinsmith trade, opening a hardware store in Rocanville, community activities, political campaigns, social life, and the impact of the Depression.