Weber State College History

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The Weber State College Oral History Program was created in the early 1970s to "record and document, through personal reminiscences, the history, growth and development of Weber State College." Through interviews with administrators, faculty and students, the program's goal was to expand the documentary holdings on Weber State College and its predecessor entities. From 1970 to 1976, the program conducted some fifteen interviews, under the direction of, and generally conducted by Harold C. Bateman, an emeritus professor of history. In 1979, under the direction of archivist John R. Sillito, the program was reestablished and six interviews were conducted between 1979 and 1983. Additional interviews were conducted by members of the Weber State Community.

Reed Swenson discusses his experiences with students and athletic teams in higher education, serving as the Weber College Athletic Director for 38 years. The interview took place on December 1, 1981.

William Winford Terry shares his memories of his father, William Z. Terry, who was a professor at Weber Stake Academy from 1895 to 1962. He also discusses growing up in Ogden, Utah, and his experiences in Northern Utah. The interview took place on August 6, 1981.

Jan Tyler discusses her background in university administration, including serving as vice president of student affairs at Arizona State University, and Dean of Women at WSU. She tells of her experiences under President William Miller and President Joseph Bishop, including eventually bringing a lawsuit against Bishop. The interview took place on March 11, 1980.

Richard Ulibarri served in several departments at Weber State University from 1965 to 2012, including the Institute of Ethnic Studies. He discusses his involvement with cultural studies and minority students. The interview took place on April 10, 1973.

Ralph Vander Heide discusses his memories of Weber State College from 1955 to 1957 and his membership in the Sigma fraternity. The interview took place on October 3, 2013.

Malcolm Watson served as Director of Physical Education for Boys at Weber College from 1913 to 1933. He shares his experiences as a student at Weber Stake Academy and as a faculty member at Weber Academy. The interview took place on October 30, 1970.

Val Weathers discusses his time spent at Weber State College as a student athlete in basketball and baseball. He discusses his athletic involvement with the Porters and Waiters Club, and writing for the Standard-Examiner and the Signpost. The interview took place on June 26, 2014.

Dick Williams recounts his involvement in the early professional history of baseball in Ogden, Utah in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The interview took place circa 1970s.