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- 1977-08-09 [date recorded]
CALL NUMBER: T3123:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Terrace in the 1950s and 1960s PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Leo Edward L'Estrange (truck driver, skidder, miner, owner of Red's Billiards) was born on June 12, 1937 in Prince George. Background about parents. Arrived in Terrace first in 1949 for work. Drove team of horses. Visited Terrace again in 1952. (blank gap). Came to live in Terrace in 1956. Changes in Terrace during these visits. Various jobs after settling in Terrace. Sports and other social activities. Roads and automobiles. Hiking and hunting. Houses and where they were situated. Sewage and power facilities. Medical facilities. Business community in 1956. Worked for Ernie Sandy. Changes that occurred around house on Straume. Changes across tracks near Agar, proposed shopping plaza. Farming near Terrace. Fruit growing. Evidence of the military occupation. Location of some military buildings. TRACK 2: Impact of Kitimat on Terrace. Rail to Kitimat. Sewage problems in Terrace. Use of hot springs. Effects of increased population on environment. Fishing. Exploitation of tourists. Government control over exploitation. Changes that have occurred; environment; community spirit. Lack of community spirit and leadership. Deters large business establishment. Stability in community. CALL NUMBER: T3123:0001 Track 2 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Terrace in the 1950s and 1960s PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-09 SUMMARY: Impact of Kitimat on Terrace. Rail to Kitimat. Sewage problems in Terrace. Use of hot springs. Effects of increased population on environment. Fishing. Exploitation of tourists. Government control over exploitation. Changes that have occurred; environment; community spirit. Lack of community spirit and leadership. Deters large business establishment. Stability in community. (blank).