Agriculture

Frederick Arthur Florence discusses the development of Porterville, including public schools, agriculture, sawmills, mining, the brickyard, homebuilding, the East Canyon Dam, plumbing, transportation, recreation, the Depression, food, communication, and the pea industry. The interview took place on July 8, 1976.

Richard T. Fry discusses public schools in Morgan, Francis Peak, irrigation and the building of the East Canyon Dam, various sawmills and flour mills, the lime and cement mines and industries, agriculture, Como Springs, the LDS Church, experiences with Indians, mail service, medical care, the coming of the telephone, and his experiences as bailiff. The interview took place on July 3, 1976.

Ethel Hess describes her life story and personal experiences while growing up in Utah. The interview took place on August 24, 1980.

Rennis Anderson Larkin, born in 1900, describes the history of Howell Valley and its settlers. The interview took place on May 17, 1971.

Minoru Miya discusses his experiences and knowledge of farming during and after World War II. The interview was conducted on October 14, 2004.

Ume Miya discusses her experiences and knowledge of farming during and after World War II. The interview was conducted October 14, 2004.

Yukio Miya discusses his experiences and knowledge of farming and agriculture in Utah, as well as his identity as a Japanese American. The interview was conducted on October 19, 2004. 

June Nagao discusses her experiences and knowledge of farming and agriculture in Utah, as well as her personal memories of living in Utah during World War II as a Japanese-American. The interview was conducted October 11, 2004.

Tom Nagao discusses his experiences and knowledge of farming and agriculture in Utah, as well as their personal memories of living in Utah during World War II as a Japanese-American. The interview was conducted October 11, 2004.

Ralph Neilson describes his personal knowledge and experience with canning and preserving, as well as his career in agriculture and farming in Utah. The interview was conducted on February 4, 2005.