Depressions -- 1929

Melba Holt shares her memories of living in Utah and her experiences working in an Ogden hotel. The interview took place on February 3, 1998.

The following is an oral history with Evelyn Hoogland, conducted on July 18, 2017 in her home in South Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Evelyn discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Michael Baliff, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

Ira Huggins, a former state senator, describes practicing law and serving in the legislature during the Depression. He also discusses the overinvestment of the Ogden State Bank in agriculture and livestock, leading to its close. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Beulah Illum shares her life experiences and memories during the Great Depression and World War II. She discusses seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Egyptian Theater in Ogden in 1939, attending Weber College, and her marriage in 1947. The interview took place on February 21, 1998.

The following is an oral history interview with Maxine Jamison, conducted on May 26, 2017 in his home in Kaysville, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Maxine discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

Blanche Jansen discusses her early life in Springville and Ogden. The interview took place on May 18, 1971.

Virgil Cottle Jensen and his wife describe their financial struggles during the Depression. They talk about cutting wood in the canyon and trying to burn enough to keep their baby warm, trying to pay off debts, growing and canning fruits and vegetables. The interview took place circa 1960s.

John Johnson discusses his life experiences while living in Flowell, Utah and during the Great Depression. The interview took place on July 11, 1980.

Robert Jones talks about his experiences at Weber State University. The interview was conducted in 2003.

Clair Knight, a docent at Ogden City Train Station, discusses his personal history and experiences involved with Weber County and 25th Street in Ogden, Utah. The interview took place on March 11, 2003.