Latter-Day Saints

Gladys Taylor discusses World War II and its effect on Ogden. The interview took place on September 7, 1972.

Isabelle Thatcher shares her memories of growing up in Morgan County, Utah. She discusses the railroad, government, jobs, wages, saloons, and religion. The interview took place on February 16, 1973.

Onda Valiere Thorstensen discusses the Thorstensen family, the Ogden, Utah Knitting Company, The Emporium (which was owned by the Thorstensen's), and the Thorstensen Building. The interview was conducted on April 17, 2008.

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.

Jarvin Warner discusses his Icelandic heritage and upbringing in Spanish Fork, Utah. The interview took place on August 10, 1972.

Hyrum B. Wheelwright recalls his experiences in the lumber business and in an LDS bishopric during the Depression. He also talks about government policies and Marriner Eccles. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Columbus Whipple describes his experiences during the Depression. He worked for the Coastal Transportation Service, or the Railway Mail Service, and was not especially affected by the Depression. He mentions the organization of the LDS welfare program and its aid to some members of his ward. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Bernice Williams discusses some of her personal memories while living in Utah and Idaho, as well as some of her family history. The interview took place on February 26, 1998.

Raymond S. Wright discusses his experiences as an LDS bishop and as an employee in the engineering department of the Southern Pacific Railroad during the Depression. He describes helping needy people, ward programs to provide employment, food, and clothing, and efforts at the railroad to keep people employed. The interview took place circa 1960s.