World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

Logo for the All Out for Uncle Sam- World War 2 exhibit by the Stewart Library Special Collections department at Weber State University

The World War II "All Out for Uncle Sam" oral history project contains interviews from veterans of the war, wives of soldiers, as well as individuals who were present during the war years. The interviews became the compelling background stories for the "All Out for Uncle Sam" exhibit. The project received funding from Utah Division of State History, Utah Humanities Council and Weber County RAMP.

An image of Joyce Cotton in her home, on August 1, 2017

Cotton, Joyce

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Joyce Cotton, conducted on August 1, 2017 in her home, by Alyssa Chaffee. Joyce discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Michael Baliff, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Lucille Cox in her home, on February 13, 2017

Cox, Lucille

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Lucille Cox, conducted on February 13, 2017 in her home in Layton, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Lucille discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Jim Coyner, sitting in a recliner chair in his home, on October 4, 2016

Coyner, Jim

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Jim Coyner, conducted on October 4, 2016 in his home in Bountiful, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Jim discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Sydnie Shields, the video technician, is also present during the interview.

An image of Inez Davis, in her home, on November 1, 2016

Davis, Inez

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Inez Davis, conducted on November 1, 2016 in her home in Clearfield, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Inez discusses her life and her memories of World War II. Sydnie Shields, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Emma West (Left) and her mother, Barbara Dibble (Right) on March 3, 2017

Dibble, Barbara and West, Emma

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Barbara Dibble and her daughter Emma West, conducted in two parts on March 3, 2017, and March 18, 2017, in Barbara's home in Layton, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Barbara and Emma discuss their lives and their family's connection to Weber County as well as World War II experiences.  Michael Ballif, the video technician was also present during this interview. 

An image of Deloss Eggleston sitting in his home on November 30, 2016

Eggleston, Deloss

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history with Deloss Eggleston, conducted on November 30, 2016 in his home in Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Deloss discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Don Emerson sitting in a chair, in his home on July 27, 2016

Emerson, Don

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history with Don Emerson, conducted on July 27, 2016 in his home in Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands and Tanner Flinders. Don discusses his life and his memories involving World War II.

An image of Jim Favero sitting in his home, on October 25, 2016

Favero, Jim

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Jim Favero, conducted on October 25, 2016 in his home in Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands and Melissa Francis. Jim discusses his life and his memories involving World War II.

An image of Lee Foster sitting in a chair, in his home, on August 21, 2017

Foster, Lee

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Lee Foster, conducted on August 21, 2017 and September 6, 2017 in his home in South Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Lee discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Alyssa Chaffee, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Harold Golde in his home, on August 24, 2017

Golde, Harold

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history with Harold Golde, conducted on August 24, 2017 in his home, by Lorrie Rands. Harold discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Sara Kamppi, the video technician, is also present during this interview.