Great Depression in Weber County

Earl Samuel Paul discusses the building industry during the Depression and his time as bishop of the LDS Ogden Seventeenth Ward. He also discusses time spent on the Northern Utah Region Bishop's Council and in Samoa on behalf of the LDS Church. The PWA and CCC programs are also mentioned. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Roy C. Phipps recalls working in the baggage department for the railroad during the Depression, as well as prices for rent and recreation. He also discusses the WPA government programs. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Samuel C. Powell discusses the failure of the Ogden State Bank during the Depression, his experiences as attorney for the Utah Construction Company, aiding Heber J. Grant in saving the LDS Church's bank, and the building of the Ogden Arsenal and the Defense Depot. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Max Reeves discusses CCC camps and projects in the Weber County area, as well as farming conditions and irrigation in Missouri and Utah. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Dr. Rich discusses the difficulties of running a medical practice during the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.

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.

Stanley Robbins discusses his management of the Perry Estate and, later, the Kiesel Estate. He discusses the operation of several ballrooms, including White City and the Virginia, as well as the Egyptian Theatre and the Ogden Theater. He also talks about developing Kiesel lands in Oregon and conditions in Ogden during the Depression, including a rise in bootlegging and problems along 25th Street. He also discusses the closing of the Ogden State Bank. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Anthony Russell describes teaching at the Weber High School during the Depression and struggling to continue his education at the Agricultural College in Logan. He describes high school teachers sponsoring students and paying for their books, even as the students brought produce to school to sell at a discount to the teachers. He also talks about working for the California Packing Company during the summers, federal programs working on schools and the watershed, the impact of the Depression on the LDS Church, and educating his children. The interview took place circa 1960s.

George Edwin Stratford discusses developing his farm and shipping produce, especially during the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Lynn Mac Wade talks about bootlegging during Prohibition and activities on 25th Street. Wade also discusses the Depression, including prices and hobos who rode the railroads looking for work. The interview took place circa 1960s.