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 JoAnn Taylor sitting in her home on August 30, 2017

Taylor, JoAnn

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with JoAnn Taylor, conducted on August 30, 2017 in her home, by Alyssa Chaffee. JoAnn discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Brooklyn Knight, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Verl Thompson sitting in his home on October 13, 2016

Thompson, Verl

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Verl Thompson, conducted on October 13, 2016 in his home in Layton, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Verl discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Melissa, Francis, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

A black and white image of Fern Van Orden (Right) and her husband, Dale Van Orden (Left) in 1942

Van Orden, Fern

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Fern Van Orden, conducted on December 5, 2016 in her home in Bountiful, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Fern discusses her life and her memories involving World War II.

An image of Robert Van Velkinburgh sitting in his home on August 28, 2017.

Van Velkinburgh, Robert

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Robert Van Velkinburgh, conducted on August 28, 2017 in his home by Alyssa Chaffee. Robert discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Sara Kamppi, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Carla Vogel in her home on August 1, 2017

Vogel, Carla

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Carla Vogel, conducted on August 1, 2017 in her home in Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Carla discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Alyssa Chaffee, the video technician, and Amy Higgs, Carla's granddaughter, are also present during this interview.

An image of Calvin Watts sitting in his home on December 12, 2016

Watts, Cal

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Calvin Watts, conducted on December 12, 2016 in his home in Logan, Utah by Lorrie Rands and Melissa Francis. Calvin discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Lisa Vascon, Calvin's daughter, is also present during this interview.

An image of Blanche Wesley sitting in her home on October 27, 2017

Wesley, Blanche

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Blanche Wesley, conducted on October 27, 2017 in her home in Brigham City, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Blanche discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Alyssa Chaffee, the video technician, Mattice Moser, and Blanche's daughter, Connie are also present during this interview.

An image of Viva May Wilcox sitting in her home on July 10, 2017

Wilcox, Viva May

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Viva May Wilcox, conducted on July 10, 2017 in her home, by Alyssa Chaffee. Viva May discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Lorrie Rands, the video technician and Rona Lee Maughn are also present during this interview.

An image of Dick Winegar sitting in his home on February 28, 2017

Winegar, Dick

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Dick Winegar, conducted on February 28, 2017 in his home, by Lorrie Rands. Dick discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, is also present.

An image of Wilford Young, taken on May 1, 2018

Young, Wilford

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Wilford Young, conducted on May 1, 2018 by Alyssa Chaffee. Wilford discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif the video technician, and Wilford's son Harold were also present during this interview.