Richardson, Amos

Amos Richardson describes his experiences prospering in the agricultural seed business during the Depression and observing the difficulties of many of those around him. He also talks about the help the LDS Church gave to members, especially those who were hospitalized and couldn’t pay the bill. He discusses prices, credit, and wages in some detail. He also recalls a theater giving away groceries to draw people in to see the films, entertainment at the Berthana and White City, and entertainment in the LDS Ward. He also comments on the closure of the Ogden State Bank. The interview took place circa 1960s.