Agriculture

Adonna Aeschlimann describes the various processes and techniques involving canning foods for storage. The interview took place on February 16, 2005.

Joseph Anderson discusses growing up on a farm in Roy and attending public school and Weber Academy. He also discusses medical care, politics, the canning industry, recreation, the Spanish American War, and World War I. The interview took place on August 17, 1971.

Barbara Bigler talks about her life growing up and how her family survived by canning fruits and vegetables. The interview was conducted February 8, 2005.

Barbra Braeden discusses her experience with canning and canned goods. The interview was conducted on February 13, 2005.

Ginger Brown discusses her life and experiences with rodeos and traveling acts in which she preformed. The interview took place on June 3, 2014.

Ron Brown discusses his life, as well as his experiences with rodeos and traveling cowboy acts. The interview took place on June 3, 2014.

Lysle Chard discusses his life without electricity and the land boom in the north area of Ogden Valley. The interview took place on March 4, 1973.

 

Bert Dickson reminisces about conditions around the turn of the century in Devil’s Slide and Richville in Morgan County, including public schooling, the tithing lot, the coming of the telephone, family and community life, agriculture, death customs, food, plumbing and the water supply. He describes the building and remodeling of the East Canyon Dam, experiences with Indians, bootlegging, transportation, and various industries. He also describes the Japanese community. As both a plumber and as an LDS bishop, he had extensive experience with members of this community.

William Farnsworth discusses the Mormon Exodus and growing up in the Mormon colonies in Mexico. The interview took place on August 17, 1971.

Holly Ferria discusses her life, her mother, and canning and bottling fruits. The interview was conducted on February 15, 2005.