Depressions -- 1929

George Falk discusses growing up in Weber County and his memories of the Works Progress Administration. The interview took place on May 3, 1972.

The following is an oral history interview with Jim Favero, conducted on October 25, 2016 in his home in Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands and Melissa Francis. Jim discusses his life and his memories involving World War II.

Dr. Clyde Winslow Fields discusses the difficulties of setting up a dental practice during the Depression, including working in the Eccles (First Security Bank) building, caring for some of the Eccles family, and the closure of the Ogden State Bank. He recalls dealing with bootleggers and sexual harassment, and professional jealousy within the medical, dental, and law professions. He also talks about vice on 25th Street including prostitution. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Floyd Fletcher discusses his experiences on 25th Street, his memories of Ogden and Snowbasin, his time in the service, and his work at the Union Depot. He also shares his memories of his father's furniture store in downtown Ogden during the Depression. The interview took place on September 26, 2013.

Ray Forbes discusses his childhood in East Layton, Utah, and his experiences during the Depression. The interview took place on August 18, 1976.

Wilford G. Fowers discusses his education at the Weber College, working for Cal Pack, and later for the Tanner Clothing Company. He talks about the low wages and hardships of the Depression and entering the military. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Frank Francis Jr. discusses the history of the Democratic Party as well as his experience with banks and newspapers during the Great Depression. The interview took place on July 24, 1980.

Frank Francis Jr. talks about his experiences working in the Ogden State Bank at the time of the Depression and the reasons for the bank closure. He discusses the importance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which began as an outcome of the Depression. He also talks about the need to repossess and foreclose on loans due to nonpayment. As a musician during that time, he talks about studying under Red Nichols’ father, playing at the White City ballroom, etc. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Wilford Frischknect, previous mayor of Manti, Utah, discusses conditions during the Great Depression. The interview took place on May 18, 1971.

Weber County Commissioner George T. Frost discusses going into the automobile business and becoming a mail carrier during the Depression. He also talks about various federal programs, and the need to economize. The interview took place circa 1960s.