Depressions -- 1929

George Edwin Stratford discusses developing his farm and shipping produce, especially during the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.

The following is an oral history interview with Barbara Tanner Lindquist, conducted on August 22, 2019, by Kandice Harris and Kyle Braithwaite. In this interview, Barbara discusses her life, her memories at Weber State University, and the impact of the 19th Amendment. Marina Kenner, the video technician is also present during this interview.

John Tanner discusses his experiences with 25th Street in Ogden, including working at the Porters and Waiters Club. He also discusses his memories of the Great Depression and of the prisoners of war during World War II. The interview took place on July 22, 2013.

Thurman reminisces about working on the railroad from 1910-63. He also talks about some difficult years during the Depression when he ran picking and pruning crews in Ogden orchards. He worked as a water boy, telegrapher, brakeman, and conductor. The interview took place on July 1, 1974.

The following is an oral history interview with Robert Van Velkinburgh, conducted on August 28, 2017 in his home by Alyssa Chaffee. Robert discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Sara Kamppi, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

The following is an oral history interview with Carla Vogel, conducted on August 1, 2017 in her home in Ogden, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Carla discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Alyssa Chaffee, the video technician, and Amy Higgs, Carla's granddaughter, are also present during this interview.

Lynn Mac Wade talks about bootlegging during Prohibition and activities on 25th Street. Wade also discusses the Depression, including prices and hobos who rode the railroads looking for work. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Louise Waldron discusses Morgan County: the public schools, food, housekeeping, wildlife, hobos, recreation, fashion, the Anderson Pea Factory, the cemetery, transportation, polygamy, the LDS Church, the Opera House, the Depression, the WPA, communications, and bootlegging. The interview took place on July 8, 1976.

Clyde Walker discusses his experiences with ranching, homesteading, and his memories of Prohibition, the Great Depression, and World War II. The interview took place on September 22, 1976.

Vernon L. Ward discusses going into practice in the 1920s and practicing obstetrics throughout the Depression. He discusses medical care, finances, and the closing of the Ogden State Bank. The interview took place circa 1960s.