Interview with Mrs. Maltby, who describes growing up in Portland and answers questions about the Buckman neighborhood. Maltby lived in the Buckman neighborhood during The Great Depression; she talks about renting homes during that time, and the hardships many families experienced. During WWII, Maltby describes people moving to Portland to work in the shipyards. Maltby describes a Chinese cemetery at Southeast 20th and Morrison, and that bodies were disinterred and sent to China for reburial (this portion of the cemetery is located at the the Southwest end of Lone Fir Cemetery.) Maltby goes on to describe the changing demographics of the Buckman neighborhood, and the transition from more families and homeowners in the neighborhood, to more renters. Talks about a trolley that crossed the Burnside Bridge and travelled on Southeast Pine street, and mentions how there had been plans for a depot connecting passengers from Portland to Mt. Hood (this refers to plans for the Mt. Hood Freeway, which was cancelled in favor for light-rail system in Portland).

Tape 2: Part two of "Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt." Hosted by Elaine Velazquez, this interview is with Marjorie Heyde, a long-term resident of Northwest Portland. Heyde opposes commercial redevelopment in the neighborhood, and has concerns of being forced out of her home if development continues. Interview cuts, new segment begins at (0:19:34), with outdoor footage of the neighborhood.

Tape 1: Part one of "Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt." Interview with Laura Gardiner, a representative of NWDA (Northwest District Association). Gardiner discusses the redevelopment of a residential neighborhood in Northwest Portland for commercial use. Gardiner describes how residents in the area are against the redevelopment, and NWDA is working to prevent further commercial development and the demolition of residential areas. Gardiner mentions an upcoming street rally intended to raise support for a petition that will give residents more decision-making power in the development for the area. NWDA is also attempting to change zoning laws, and work with the City Planning Commission to require a public hearing before commercial development can occur in residential areas. Poor video quality throughout.

No audio at beginning of video, with interview starting at (0:01:22). Interview with unidentified artist (presumably Jack Cox from title), who talks about his paintings, living in Portland, and his time as a sailor in Alaska. He sings a Norwegian sailing song that the crew sung on the ships, and recalls memories of shopping at Kienow's and other grocery stores in the area. He then discusses religious beliefs and the social services and resources offered by various religious organizations. Video ends abruptly.