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[1984-1985] (Creation)
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1 audio cassette (44 min. 16 sec.) : 0.4 cm, 10 x 6.5 x 1.2 cm
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This audio recording features an interview with Barbara Bromley, who came to Yellowknife as a nurse. She discusses her initial journey to Yellowknife, the location of her first home and the way Yellowknife was upon her arrival. She speaks about Bromley and Sons Hardware store, the history of Cubs and Scouts clubs in Yellowknife and memorable Yellowknife residents including Bill Johnson and Lillian Bretzlaff.
Over the second segment of the audio recording, Mrs. Bromley speaks about the Yellowknife Red Cross Hospital and staff, the Nurses Association, organized recreation available for children in Yellowknife, Girl Guides and Scouts clubs in Yellowknife. She also discusses everyday living in Yellowknife during the 1950s, including local businesses, food cost and availability, and telegraph and radio telephone services available in town.
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CREDIT: NWT Archives/Yellowknife Public Library Oral History Project/N-2003-014: 0017A
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