Oral History

Vernon L. Ward discusses going into practice in the 1920s and practicing obstetrics throughout the Depression. He discusses medical care, finances, and the closing of the Ogden State Bank. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Malcolm Watson served as Director of Physical Education for Boys at Weber College from 1913 to 1933. He shares his experiences as a student at Weber Stake Academy and as a faculty member at Weber Academy. The interview took place on October 30, 1970.

Phyllis Cannon Wattis discusses her experiences with the Wattis family and Utah Construction/Utah International, beginning with her marriage in 1934 to Paul Lyman Wattis. The interview took place on June 18, 2001.

Val Weathers discusses his time spent at Weber State College as a student athlete in basketball and baseball. He discusses his athletic involvement with the Porters and Waiters Club, and writing for the Standard-Examiner and the Signpost. The interview took place on June 26, 2014.

George Alvey Weatherspoon talks about crime and bootlegging during Prohibition and the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Hyrum B. Wheelwright recalls his experiences in the lumber business and in an LDS bishopric during the Depression. He also talks about government policies and Marriner Eccles. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Columbus Whipple describes his experiences during the Depression. He worked for the Coastal Transportation Service, or the Railway Mail Service, and was not especially affected by the Depression. He mentions the organization of the LDS welfare program and its aid to some members of his ward. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Amanda Widdison describes the hardship of being a widow with nine children during the Depression. Her son was able to take over her husband's mail route to support the family. She discusses the garden, chicken, cows, and pigs they had to supplement the food supply, and briefly describes holidays and LDS ward and community entertainment. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Dick Williams recounts his involvement in the early professional history of baseball in Ogden, Utah in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The interview took place circa 1970s. 

David J. Wilson discusses his experiences practicing law in Weber County during WWII, and the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.