Weber State University Student Projects

Robert Scott Newey describes a peace picnic that was proposed to be held in Monte Cristo in 1971. The interview took place on July 24, 1971.

Marjorie Norrie discusses some personal memories of her childhood as well as some explanation of her family history and lineage. The interview took place on August 18, 1980.

Phyllis Merrill Norton discusses some of her personal memories, including starting working at Woolworth's in Ogden when she was 14 years old in 1923. The interview took place on February 27, 1998.

Nzema Okeke describes the main causes of the Nigerian Civil War, including regionalism and tribalism. Okeke also discusses the first military coup in 1966 and the new Nigerian government. The interview took place on July 17, 1972.

Kathie Olsen discusses her childhood and living in the Avenues of Salt Lake City. The interview was conducted on April 23, 2008.

Livy Owok discusses the Nigerian Civil War and the government's efforts towards rehabilitation and reconstruction. The interview took place on August 2, 1972.

Curtis Paskett discusses his father's sheep business and the early history of Utah. The interview took place on May 18, 1971.

Glen Perrins discusses his interest in writing, some of his own writings, and several of his friends and inspirations. The interview took place on October 4, 1972.

Cora Peterson describes her memories of living in Utah during the Great Depression and World War II. The interview took place on May 21, 1997.

David Peterson reminisces about teaching at Ogden High School and serving as Dean of Boys. He discusses the Opera House in Huntsville and a monument built for a midwife (Mrs. Smith), silver and galena mines, a creamery between Huntsville and Eden, and the practice of polygamy and a co-op economy. He also talks about World War I. A poem entitled, “The Sheepherder’s Lament,” is included. The interview took place on March 8, 1973.