Depressions -- 1929

Charlotte Larsen describes her experiences growing up in Garfield, Utah and her memories of the Great Depression and World War II. The interview took place on July 27, 1980.

Curtis Marshall discusses his experiences working for the American Pack and Provision Company during the Depression, and his experiences as a bishop for the LDS Church. He and Mrs. Marshall also discuss the importance of saving and avoiding debt, entertainment during the Depression and currently, and the need to encourage young people to work and save. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Calvin J. Mason describes his years in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression, working in Milford, Utah, in Salt Lake City, at the Bird Refuge, and for the Forest Service. The interview took place circa 1960s.

George Maw discusses working on his father's large farm in Plain City during the Depression. He later invested in a family partnership and then went into real estate. The interview took place circa 1960s.

The following is an oral history interview with Myrtle McPhie. The interview was conducted on July 2, 2017 in her home in Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Myrtle discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Sara Kamppi, the video technician, is also present for this interview.

Joseph Morrell discusses taking care of people during the flu epidemic around 1918, practicing medicine and surgery for the railroads, and trying to maintain a medical practice during the Depression. In 1917 his family purchased a home built by David Eccles for one of his children. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Marjorie Norrie discusses some personal memories of her childhood as well as some explanation of her family history and lineage. The interview took place on August 18, 1980.

Phyllis Merrill Norton discusses some of her personal memories, including starting working at Woolworth's in Ogden when she was 14 years old in 1923. The interview took place on February 27, 1998.

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.

Vern C. Parker discusses conditions during the Depression, including entertainment, the Ogden State Bank, the Weber Central Dairy, and growing sugar beets and gathering salt from the Great Salt Lake for additional cash. The interview took place circa 1960s.