On October 5, 1983, David W. Phillips interviewed Dr. Patrick D. McTaggart-Cowan at his home in Bracebridge, Ontario, for the Oral History Project of the Canadian Meteorological Service. McTaggart-Cowan reflects on his early life, academic achievements, and groundbreaking career in meteorology and education. Born in Scotland and raised in Vancouver, he earned honors degrees in mathematics, physics, and natural science from the University of British Columbia and Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.

On September 28, 1983, David W. Phillips interviewed Dr. Robert E. Munn for the Canadian Meteorological Service Oral History Project at the University of Toronto. The interview traces Munn's career in meteorology, beginning with his graduation from McMaster University in 1941 and early roles in Canada’s Meteorological Service. Munn reflects on his experiences during World War II, including his work at Gander and Halifax, and how these shaped his interest in research.