Oral History

Charles McFarland discusses his memories of World War II POWs working on his family's turkey farm in Harrisville. The interview took place on December 14, 2005.

Lila Beverly McFarland shares her recollections of the history of the Marriott-Slaterville area. She discusses family traditions, community leadership, and church callings. The interview took place on May 22, 2007.

Patricia McNamara is a granddaughter of W.H. Wattis, and she discusses her recollections of her grandfather and the Wattis family. The interview took place on May 31, 2006.

Jack Mecham discusses his memories as a young boy with German prisoners of war who worked in agriculture during World War II in American Fork, Utah. The interview took place on December 7, 2005.

William Miller discusses his experiences as president of Weber State College from 1953 to 1971. The interview took place on January 28, 1971.

Bruce Mitchell worked with Utah Construction/Utah International from 1957 to 1987, during which time he also served as secretary of the company. Mitchell discusses his recollections of Utah Construction/Utah International, and the personalities with whom he associated. The interview took place on May 7, 2007.

Leland Monson shares his memories as a student at Weber College from 1922 to 1924, and as a faculty member from 1926 to 1968 during which time the institution had become Weber State College. Monson describes his involvement with debate, civic affairs, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph Morrell discusses taking care of people during the flu epidemic around 1918, practicing medicine and surgery for the railroads, and trying to maintain a medical practice during the Depression. In 1917 his family purchased a home built by David Eccles for one of his children. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Arlo Mueller shares his experiences as a veteran in the Marine Corps. Mueller voluntarily enlisted in the Marines in 1942 and served in World War II with the Marine Air Squadron as a guard and an anti-aircraft machine gun operator. After separating from the military in 1945, he became a member of the Ogden Fire Department from which he retired in 1968. He then worked as a fire inspector at Hill Field and retired in 1975. The interview took place on March 12, 2013.

Lucille Nebeker discusses her time spent working at the Defense Depot Ogden during World War II, and her interactions with the other workers and the prisoners of war. The interview took place on February 6, 2006.