Glenn Jones, born in Nevada City in 1924, recounts his lifelong experiences in Grass Valley, California, with a focus on the region's mining history and the changing local industries. He describes attending school and working various jobs as a young boy, including delivering newspapers and working in a bakery and butcher shop. He recalls the lack of refrigeration and the delivery of ice and vegetables by Chinese immigrants, highlighting the significant presence of a Chinese community in the area. He then discusses his experiences working in the family hardware business, which had been established in 1854 and remained in the family for over 110 years. He details the construction of the fireproof hardware store building, emphasizing the necessity of such measures due to frequent fires in early towns. He also shares his memories of working in various industries during WWII, including construction, carpentry, and glazing, and his subsequent service in the Navy as a gunner's mate. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of his time in the Navy, particularly his extensive travels throughout Alaska. The interview also covers his involvement in the creation of the local mining exhibit, his insights into the realities of high-grading in the mines, and his recollections of harsh winters and the community's resilience in the face of heavy snowfall and limited resources.