Oral History

LaDona Gammell Russell discusses her experiences at Weber State College from 1945 to 1947. She recounts her involvement with the Institute, Associated Women's Students, Musettes, Social Committee, Whip Club, and Otyokwa. The interview took place on October 10, 2013.

Spencer Seager describes his 50 plus career at Weber State University as faculty in the Chemistry department. The interview took place on July 15, 2011.

Candadai Seshachari discusses his background in India, his degrees and specialization in American Studies, and his several decades of service at Weber State as a professor of English. The interview took place on February 20, 2008.

Laree shares her memories of Marriott-Slaterville and Weber County, family, and church callings. She also discusses purchasing the mess hall from the Defense Depot Ogden after the release of the prisoners and using it to build a home. The interview took place on February 12, 2007.

Robert B. Smith served as vice president for the Academic Affairs office of Weber State University from 1981 to 1996 and was instrumental in the institution's transition from a college to a university. Smith recounts his experiences with the university, including changes that were made in computing, diversity, night school programs, graduate studies, and the university's general organization. The interview took place on May 31, 2011.

Denise Littlefield Sobel is the youngest child of Edmund Wattis Littlefield and Jennik Méquet Littlefield, and great-grandaughter of E.O. Wattis. She discusses her recollections of her father, and his role and influence in the Utah Construction Company. Ms. Sobel also describes her father’s personality and personal opinions on many subjects, as well as the relationship between her father and his close family and friends. The interview took place on May 5, 2006.

Stephen Stanford discusses his experiences in the Army Air Force as a C-46 aircraft pilot. Stanford enlisted in the Air Force in July of 1941 and served in World War II where he was responsible for flying gasoline and ammunition to the front lines until his separation in 1946. He then went on to become a professor at Weber State and retired in 1986. The interview took place on March 11, 2013.

Robert Stegen discusses his experiences as a veteran of World War II. Stegen was drafted in 1943 and served until 1946 as a 1st Lieutenant. He is a Purple Heart recipient and also earned the Bronze Star for valor in combat. Following his military service, Stegen began his career at the Army Defense Depot in Ogden, Utah and retired as a chief civilian of that facility in 1980 with 37 years of service. The interview took place on March 11, 2013.

George Edwin Stratford discusses developing his farm and shipping produce, especially during the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Bernice Stromberg shares her memories and associations of the community, the Great Depression, and World War II. She also discusses her husband, C. William "Bill" Stromberg, who served on the founding Board of the Stewart Education Foundation. The interview took place on October 3, 2012.