Weber State University Student Projects

Students in a Classroom

The Weber State College/University Student Projects have been created by students working with several different professors on the Weber State campus. The topics are varied and based on the student's interest or task for a specific assignment. These oral history assignments were created to help Weber State sutdents learn the value and importance of recording public history and to benefit the expansion of the Weber State oral history collections.

Norborn "Skip" Tabata discusses his life and experiences, including his memories of World War II. He was the only civilian on a Japanese Service basketball team, and shares his memories of learning of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The interview took place on February 12, 1971.

George Theron Taggart discusses his family's involvement with Morgan County, Utah and his memories of the area. The interview took place on February 2, 1972.

Lowetta Tanner, the daughter of Mormon Battalion pioneer James S. Brown, discusses the Battalion and the LDS interest and participation in the army. The interview took place on May 18, 1971.

Gladys Taylor discusses World War II and its effect on Ogden. The interview took place on September 7, 1972.

Seth Taylor discusses World War II, working for the Union Pacific Railroad, and receiving deferments. The interview took place on September 7, 1972.

Ina Terburggen discusses early Utah history and farming in Roy, Utah. The interview took place on February 8, 1973.

Isabelle Thatcher shares her memories of growing up in Morgan County, Utah. She discusses the railroad, government, jobs, wages, saloons, and religion. The interview took place on February 16, 1973.

Colonel Edward L. Thorsted discusses his military service experience, including enlisting in the Army in August of 1941. The interview took place on June 30, 1980.

Onda Valiere Thorstensen discusses the Thorstensen family, the Ogden, Utah Knitting Company, The Emporium (which was owned by the Thorstensen's), and the Thorstensen Building. The interview was conducted on April 17, 2008.

Thurman reminisces about working on the railroad from 1910-63. He also talks about some difficult years during the Depression when he ran picking and pruning crews in Ogden orchards. He worked as a water boy, telegrapher, brakeman, and conductor. The interview took place on July 1, 1974.