Oral History

Sidney Hyman discusses his experiences with Marriner Eccles and writing Beckoning Frontiers: Public and Personal Recollections. He also describes his time spent during World War II as a junior officer in the First Armored Division under General George Patton. The interview took place on July 18, 2006.

Beulah Illum shares her life experiences and memories during the Great Depression and World War II. She discusses seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Egyptian Theater in Ogden in 1939, attending Weber College, and her marriage in 1947. The interview took place on February 21, 1998.

Virgil Cottle Jensen and his wife describe their financial struggles during the Depression. They talk about cutting wood in the canyon and trying to burn enough to keep their baby warm, trying to pay off debts, growing and canning fruits and vegetables. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Lewis Johnson shares stories from his personal life as well as his theories on relationships. The interview took place in July of 2010.

James Kamaya shares his experiences as an Army veteran. Drafted in 1951, James served in both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War and retired from the Army after twenty-one years of military service. The interview took place on March 12, 2013.

William Rice Kimball is the grandson of E.O. Wattis, one of the founders of the Utah Construction. Kimball discusses the history of Utah Construction/Utah International and shares his memories of the development of the company. The interview took place on March 5, 2001.

Eleanor Kososik, a widow of a German prisoner of war, relates her husband's experiences at the Defense Depot Ogden during World War II, as well as his encounters as he made his way from Germany to the United States. The interview took place on November 22, 2005.

Jack Lampros discusses being Chairman of the Stewart Education Foundation, his memories of Elizabeth Stewart, and a brief history of her foundation. The interview took place on July 7, 2012.

Gary Larsson shares his memories of Ogden, including his experiences with POWs during World War II. The interview took place on January 31, 2006.

Allie Lee Taylor Lawler discusses her memories of working at the adjutant general's office at the Defense Depot Ogden during World War II. The interview took place on November 21, 2005.