Native Americans

Ivy Bonelli discusses her life growing up in Arizona as well as her personal family history and the family history of her husband, Frank Bonelli. She also recalls the frequent use of turpentine and its negative effects. The interview took place on August 7-9, 1983.

Wallace Clay discusses his father's work on the telegraph lines, railroad yards, and at the Utah Hot Springs Sanitarium. He also discusses selling wild horses in the 1904 international Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri, and his many inventions and patents. The interview took place on February 14, 1973.

Bert Dickson reminisces about conditions around the turn of the century in Devil’s Slide and Richville in Morgan County, including public schooling, the tithing lot, the coming of the telephone, family and community life, agriculture, death customs, food, plumbing and the water supply. He describes the building and remodeling of the East Canyon Dam, experiences with Indians, bootlegging, transportation, and various industries. He also describes the Japanese community. As both a plumber and as an LDS bishop, he had extensive experience with members of this community.

Richard T. Fry discusses public schools in Morgan, Francis Peak, irrigation and the building of the East Canyon Dam, various sawmills and flour mills, the lime and cement mines and industries, agriculture, Como Springs, the LDS Church, experiences with Indians, mail service, medical care, the coming of the telephone, and his experiences as bailiff. The interview took place on July 3, 1976.

William Moore tells of his grandfather’s settlement in North Ogden, featuring detailed story about a conflict with Shoshone and Ute tribes. According to Moore, a colonist killed a Chief Terikee, a Shoshone, nearly setting off an Indian war that could have involved the northern tribes and the Timpanogos Utes under Wakara and Sowiette. He also relates the history of Fort Buenaventura. The interview took place on May 15, 1971.

Howard Stallings discusses his experiences teaching Utah history in Weber County schools for over 30 years, and his knowledge of early Church history. The interview took place on February 16, 1973.

Leo Stokes discusses the settlement of the Bothwell and Tremonton area, including living conditions, medical care, agriculture, LDS Church and Apostolic Church development, and Indian interactions and communities. The interview took place in August 1980.

Carl Storey discusses his life, his knowledge of North Ogden history, and his involvement with the North Ogden 9th Ward. The interview took place on January 7, 1975.

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