Jackie Kari recounts stories from her interview with Lempi Aho. Topics include childhood toys and games, education, courtship, entertainment during the Depression, her views on Depression-era politics, and the Works Progress Administration.

Eric Lindstrom recounts stories from his interview with Perry Palomaki. Topics include his job duties as an electrician for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, equipment, changes over the course of his career, and safety.

Thon Lorenz recounts stories from his interview with his uncle Greg Baldini. Topics include why he became an iron miner, changes in technology, accidents, and the union.

Brian Helsten recounts stories from his interview with John Hamel. Topics include his various jobs in the iron mining industry, working conditions, safety, and strikes.

Kenny Kinnunen recounts stories from his interview with his grandfather Glenn Perry. Topics include his family background, his career as an iron miner, the union, his co-workers, working conditions, job duties, accidents, and safety.

Jenny Konkola recounts stories from her interview with Mr. Fredrickson. Topics include his time in the Army, military training, inspections, kitchen duty, and mail.

John Saari recounts stories from his interview with his grandfather Milton Hakkarainen. Topics include why he worked for the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company, his job duties, accidents, and safety.