John (Jack) and Ester Simpson Interview

Title

John (Jack) and Ester Simpson Interview

Document Type

Book

Interviewer

Krueger, Frederick

Contributor

Suncadia (Resort), Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement

Files

Link to Audio/Video File

Access

Download Simpson interview outline.pdf (328 KB)

Description

John (Jack) and Ester Simpson talk about the Archibald and Simpson family histories in Bow Hill, Scotland, where some mined. Jack and Ester explain how the Archibalds and Simpsons immigrated to Cle Elum, Washington, circa 1914-1919. They talk about John Simpson’s work in the Northwestern Improvement Company Mine No. 7 and about the Western Miners strike. They talk about growing up as a coal mining family, including Christmas traditions, discipline, chores, education, gardening, and canning. They discuss the impact of the Great Depression and World War II in the area.

The cover image provides a birdseye view of the 1918 fire at Cle Elum, Washington looking southeast. The Simpsons mention this fire in their interview.

Publication Date

2000

Subject

Oral history, Coal mining, Cle Elum (Wash.), Immigrants--United States--History

Rights

Educational use only; no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.

Language

English

John (Jack) and Ester Simpson Interview
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