Item AAAB3414 - George Kofoed interview

CALL NUMBER: T3106:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Terrace B.C. in the 1930s and 1940s : effects of World War II, exploitation of resources PERIOD COVERED: 1939-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: George Joseph Kofoed (bridge builder, construction foreman, faller) was born on April 4, 1933 in Terrace, B.C. Background about parents who were married October 31, 1929 in Terrace. Settled at base of Kalum Hill. Description of home. Food storage. Sewage facilities. Effects of the Depression. People from childhood. School life from 1939. Games. Moved to Thornhill in 1941. Description of house. Chores. Social activities. TRACK 2: Location and description of stores before the war. Businessmen in Terrace. Worked at Co-op in 1951. Earlier jobs. Types of jobs at Co-op. Joined the Air Force in 1952 and returned to Terrace in 1955. Various jobs for Canadian Cellulose. Changes in the forest industry. Addition of safety equipment. Roads near Terrace before and after the war. Motor vehicles before the war. Vehicle licenses before the war. Transportation before the war. Beginnings of the war. Impact of the military on Terrace. Effect of the military on everyday life. Food rationing during the war. Catholic church constructed by the army. Effects of the war on school life. Social activities. Feelings toward Japanese Invasion. Skeena Mutiny. Feelings amongst the military. CALL NUMBER: T3106:0002 Track 2 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Terrace B.C. in the 1930s and 1940s : effects of World War II ; exploitation of resources PERIOD COVERED: 1939-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1:TRACK 2: Changes that should occur. Exploitation of the land and lumber. Personal feelings regarding management of resources and municipal development. Social impact of the logging industry; control over large companies to avoid environmental damage. Community preservation.