World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

Logo for the All Out for Uncle Sam- World War 2 exhibit by the Stewart Library Special Collections department at Weber State University

The World War II "All Out for Uncle Sam" oral history project contains interviews from veterans of the war, wives of soldiers, as well as individuals who were present during the war years. The interviews became the compelling background stories for the "All Out for Uncle Sam" exhibit. The project received funding from Utah Division of State History, Utah Humanities Council and Weber County RAMP.

An image of ElDean Norseth, sitting in a recliner chair, in her home, on August 22, 2017

Norseth, ElDean

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with ElDean Norseth. This interview was conducted on August 22, 2017 in her home in South Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. ElDean discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Alyssa Chaffee, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Janet Oberg sitting in her home, on July 5, 2017

Oberg, Janet

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Janet Oberg. This interview was conducted on July 5, 2017 in her home in Riverdale, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Janet discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Sara Kamppi, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

An image of Dale Orgill sitting in a recliner chair, in his home, on July 26, 2017

Orgill, Dale

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Dale Orgill. The interview was conducted on July 26, 2017 by Alyssa Chaffee. In this interview, Dale discusses his life, his time serving in the United States Navy, and other experiences concerning World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, and Joyce Cotton were also present during this interview.

An image of Bob Ramos sitting in his home on December 9, 2016

Ramos, Bob

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Bob Ramos. The interview was conducted on three different days. The first interview was conducted on November 15, 2016, and the second interview was conducted on November 18, 2016 by Lorrie Rands. Michael Ballif, the video technician, and Melissa Francis were also present during these interviews. The third interview was conducted on December 9, 2016 by Michael Ballif with Lorrie Rands as the video technician.

An image of Duane Rands sitting in his home on December 2, 2016

Rands, Duane

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Duane Rands. The interview was conducted on December 2, 2016 in his home in North Salt Lake, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Duane discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, and Craig Rands were present during this interview.

An image of Zach Robbins in the Stewart Library, discussing his grandfather-in-law's experiences serving in the U.S. Army during World War II on October 3, 2017

Robbins, Zach

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Zach Robbins. The interview was conducted on October 3, 2017 by Lorrie Rands. In this interview, Zach discusses his grandfather-in-law's experiences serving in the United States Army during World War II. They discuss his grandfather-in-law's journals and Zach's experiences transcribing and translating the journals from short hand.

An image of JC Robinson sitting in his home on July 6, 2017

Robinson, JC

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with JC Robinson, conducted on July 6, 2017 in his home, by Alyssa Chaffee. JC discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Sara Kamppi, the video technician, and JC's wife Carrie were also present during this interview.

An image of Art Slater sitting in his home on June 5, 2017

Slater, Art

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Art Slater, conducted on June 5, 2017 in his home in Kaysville, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Art discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Brooklyn Knight, the video technician is also present during this interview.

An image of Carol Smith sitting in her home on August 30, 2017

Smith, Carol

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Carol Smith, conducted on August 30, 2017 in her home, by Alyssa Chaffee. Carol discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Lorrie Rands, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

A black and white image of Kay Stowell dressed in pilot's uniform, taken circa 1940s

Stowell, Kay

World War II: All Out for Uncle Sam

The following is an oral history interview with Kay Stowell, conducted on June 6, 2017 in his home in North Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Kay discusses his life and memories involving World War II. Brooklyn Knight, the video technician, is also present during this interview.