Mormon Pioneers

Evelyn Barnes discusses life in Roy, Utah. She discusses social activities, including bonfires and dances, the county infirmary, and the flu epidemic of 1918. The interview took place on September 6, 1971.

Dorothy Larkin discusses her great-great-grandfather, Elias Adams, who was one of the original pioneer settlers of Layton, Utah. The interview took place on May 22, 1972.

Sterling Larsen discusses his memories and family history, including his parents' experiences as Utah pioneers. The interview took place on July 23, 1980.

J. Victor Liefson discusses Icelandic history and genealogy as well as his own experiences and knowledge of immigration of the Icelandic people into Spanish Fork, Utah. The interview took place on July 20, 1972.

Vivian Smith discusses her personal family history of Mormon pioneers as well as her involvement with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers organization in Salt Lake City, Utah. The interview took place on April 28, 1971.

Lettie Hammon Stoker discusses the settlement and development of the Hooper, Roy, and West Weber areas, including LDS Church organization and functions, LDS immigration, agriculture, water supply, social and cultural activities, transportation, electric lighting, the poorhouse, the original cemetery, and early county politics and elections. The interview took place on August 9, 1971.

George Theron Taggart discusses his family's involvement with Morgan County, Utah and his memories of the area. The interview took place on February 2, 1972.

Lowetta Tanner, the daughter of Mormon Battalion pioneer James S. Brown, discusses the Battalion and the LDS interest and participation in the army. The interview took place on May 18, 1971.

Lynn Ward discusses the settlement of the North Ogden area, Indian populations, recreation, and agriculture. The interview took place on February 24, 1971.