Recollection of events associated with the discovery of high field-high current superconductivity

In this article, an attempt is made by the author to recall some of the more important events that led to the discovery of high field-high current superconductivity. After a little background, events are recalled from a few years before, until shortly after the discovery. Considerable attention is given to people events, thus emphasizing the human side of the period, as recalled by the author.