Depressions -- 1929

Brad H. Paul and Mrs. Paul discuss the difficulty of running a store during the Depression; they also comment on activity in the LDS Church. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Earl Samuel Paul discusses the building industry during the Depression and his time as bishop of the LDS Ogden Seventeenth Ward. He also discusses time spent on the Northern Utah Region Bishop's Council and in Samoa on behalf of the LDS Church. The PWA and CCC programs are also mentioned. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Cora Peterson describes her memories of living in Utah during the Great Depression and World War II. The interview took place on May 21, 1997.

Lucile Parry Peterson recounts serving as secretary to President Tracy of Weber College from 1924 to 1932, and serving as secretary to the Board of Trustees, the Associated Students, and the Alumni Association during parts of that time. She reminisces on President Tracy's leadership, and the struggle to free the Weber Stake Academy from LDS Church control so it could grow as a state-sponsored school. She also discusses faculty members, community events, and the Great Depression. The interview took place on April 15, 1980.

Eric Pettit discusses his memories of the floods that occurred in the Layton area during the 1930s. The interview took place on July 29, 1976.

Roy C. Phipps recalls working in the baggage department for the railroad during the Depression, as well as prices for rent and recreation. He also discusses the WPA government programs. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Samuel C. Powell discusses the failure of the Ogden State Bank during the Depression, his experiences as attorney for the Utah Construction Company, aiding Heber J. Grant in saving the LDS Church's bank, and the building of the Ogden Arsenal and the Defense Depot. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Fred Puffer discusses the Great Depression, farming, irrigation, and hunting. The interview took place on July 2, 1972.

Stella Puffer discusses her experiences living on a farm in Beaver, Utah. Puffer also describes her memories of the Great Depression. The interview took place on July 2, 1972.

Margaret Ranson discusses her experiences as a student nurse in the early 1930s, and her nursing career afterwards. The interview took place on May 23, 1997.