Oral History

The following is an oral history interview with Joyce Cotton, conducted on August 1, 2017 in her home, by Alyssa Chaffee. Joyce discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Michael Baliff, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

The following is an oral history interview with Lucille Cox, conducted on February 13, 2017 in her home in Layton, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Lucille discusses her life and her memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

The following is an oral history interview with Jim Coyner, conducted on October 4, 2016 in his home in Bountiful, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Jim discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Sydnie Shields, the video technician, is also present during the interview.

Forrest Crawford discusses the official start of The Black Scholars United organization at Weber State College in 1969 in response to some of the social and cultural unrest of the era. He describes one of the long range goals of the organization to initiate cooperative efforts with black students on other campuses. He mentions attempting to bridge the gap between students and administrators, and Weber’s experience with minority groups. The interview took place on May 1, 1979.

Forrest Crawford describes his involvement with the Black Scholars United organization, and the history of diversity and multicultural related efforts on campus. The interview took place on January 30, 2008.

Verona Creer, wife of Weber College President Leland H. Creer, shares her recollections concerning her husband's career at Weber College from 1920 to 1922. The interview took place on March 7, 1980.

The following is an oral history interview with Inez Davis, conducted on November 1, 2016 in her home in Clearfield, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Inez discusses her life and her memories of World War II. Sydnie Shields, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

Rosamond Demman relates her personal and family history. She discusses her family's involvement in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The interview took place on August 18, 1980.

The following is an oral history interview with Barbara Dibble and her daughter Emma West, conducted in two parts on March 3, 2017, and March 18, 2017, in Barbara's home in Layton, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Barbara and Emma discuss their lives and their family's connection to Weber County as well as World War II experiences.  Michael Ballif, the video technician was also present during this interview. 

Henry Aldous Dixon served as president of Weber Normal College from 1919 to 1920 and of Weber College from 1937 to 1953. His history was recorded in October 1974.