Albert Schober Interview

Albert Schober Interview

Interviewees

Albert Schober

Document Type

Book

Interviewer

Susich, Roy; Peterson, Cheryl

Contributor

Suncadia (Resort), Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement

Files

Download Albert Schober 1981 interview index.pdf (299 KB)

Description

Albert Schober (married to Margurite Campbell) speaks in three separate interviews about life in Cle Elum, Washington, in the early twentieth century. He describes local transportation, taverns, dairy operations, farming, logging, ranching, and other businesses. He talks about the area's Northwestern Improvement Company mines, describing the quality of coal and the strikes of 1888 and 1934. He talks about the impact of the Great Depression and World Wars I and II on mining. He also speaks about the decline of mining in Cle Elum and Roslyn. Please note: In his slideshow interview, Schober shows and speaks about specific images of Cle Elum.

Schober provides an overview of local businesses, including Hazelwood Grocery, which is depicted in the cover image, taken circa 1900. Hazelwood Grocery Store was located on East First Street, Cle Elum.

Publication Date

2-27-1981

Approximate Date

February 27, 1981; and March 27, 1984

Subject

Oral history, Businessmen--Washington (State), Cle Elum (Wash.), Coal mining, Northwestern Improvement Company

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

Albert Schober Interview

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