Weber State University Student Projects

Columbus Whipple shares his experiences serving in World War I, including receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for rescuing a soldier in northern France during the Vesle campaign. The interview took place on December 15, 1974.

Zel Whitmeyer discusses her life in Ogden, Utah, and her participation in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Eastern Star, and the Children's Aid Society. The interview took place on March 17, 1977.

Joseph LeRoy Wilde discusses his memories of Grass Creek, Utah, including his work in the coal mine beginning at age 14. The interview took place on March 4, 1973.

Bernice Williams discusses some of her personal memories while living in Utah and Idaho, as well as some of her family history. The interview took place on February 26, 1998.

George F. Williams describes his experiences in the candy business during the Great Depression, and discusses the employment rate in Utah. The interview took place on February 9, 1971.

Nora Williams discusses her childhood experiences in East Layton, Utah, and her memories of the schools and floods. She also talks of visiting the Lagoon amusement park in Farmington, and her experiences during the Depression. The interview took place on August 19, 1976.

Mayor Wolthius discusses what was essentially a volunteer position in a mayor-council form of government in Ogden, in which the mayor is elected by other council members and essentially has no more power than a council member. He discusses urban renewal and architectural preservation, the benefits of Hill Air Force Base, his hopes that the federal government will locate a space station there, mineral industries near the Great Salt Lake, and the need for city government to respond to minority pressures due to the Civil Rights Movement. The interview took place on February 19, 1971.

Sterling Ben Wood discusses his memories of Huntsville and Ogden, including the street cars and the Ogden Stockyards. The interview took place on February 28, 1971.

Betty Wooley discusses her life experiences and the differences between men and women during her lifetime. The interview took place on February 11, 1998.

Luther Wyatt discusses his experiences on the National Mediation Board, retiring in 1968. He was a mechanic for the Southern Pacific Railroad before that and has been active in labor issues. The interview took place on July 15, 1974.