Great Depression in Weber County

Willis Hipwell and Mrs. Hipwell describe life during the Depression, including Willis Hipwell working in a CC camp, Mrs. Hipwell substitute teaching, and farming potatoes and sugar beets. Flood control around Willard, the North Ogden Canyon road, and the bird refuge in Farmington are among the CCC projects described. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Ira Huggins, a former state senator, describes practicing law and serving in the legislature during the Depression. He also discusses the overinvestment of the Ogden State Bank in agriculture and livestock, leading to its close. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Eleanor Jarvis discusses Icelandic history and lineage in Spanish Fork, Utah. The interview took place on August 13, 1972.

Virgil Cottle Jensen and his wife describe their financial struggles during the Depression. They talk about cutting wood in the canyon and trying to burn enough to keep their baby warm, trying to pay off debts, growing and canning fruits and vegetables. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Curtis Marshall discusses his experiences working for the American Pack and Provision Company during the Depression, and his experiences as a bishop for the LDS Church. He and Mrs. Marshall also discuss the importance of saving and avoiding debt, entertainment during the Depression and currently, and the need to encourage young people to work and save. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Calvin J. Mason describes his years in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression, working in Milford, Utah, in Salt Lake City, at the Bird Refuge, and for the Forest Service. The interview took place circa 1960s.

George Maw discusses working on his father's large farm in Plain City during the Depression. He later invested in a family partnership and then went into real estate. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Joseph Morrell discusses taking care of people during the flu epidemic around 1918, practicing medicine and surgery for the railroads, and trying to maintain a medical practice during the Depression. In 1917 his family purchased a home built by David Eccles for one of his children. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Vern C. Parker discusses conditions during the Depression, including entertainment, the Ogden State Bank, the Weber Central Dairy, and growing sugar beets and gathering salt from the Great Salt Lake for additional cash. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Brad H. Paul and Mrs. Paul discuss the difficulty of running a store during the Depression; they also comment on activity in the LDS Church. The interview took place circa 1960s.