Personal Narratives

June Nagao discusses her experiences and knowledge of farming and agriculture in Utah, as well as her personal memories of living in Utah during World War II as a Japanese-American. The interview was conducted October 11, 2004.

Tom Nagao discusses his experiences and knowledge of farming and agriculture in Utah, as well as their personal memories of living in Utah during World War II as a Japanese-American. The interview was conducted October 11, 2004.

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.

Phyllis Merrill Norton discusses some of her personal memories, including starting working at Woolworth's in Ogden when she was 14 years old in 1923. The interview took place on February 27, 1998.

Kathie Olsen discusses her childhood and living in the Avenues of Salt Lake City. The interview was conducted on April 23, 2008.

Eleanor C. Painter describes her time working as a forklift operator during World War II at the Defense Depot Ogden. She shares her memories of working with the Italian prisoners of war, and her husband's service in the Navy. The interview took place on January 30, 2006.

Atsushi Sayama discusses his experiences and knowledge of training and agriculture in Utah with the Japanese-American culture. The interview was conducted October 15, 2004.

Shirley Sayama discusses her experiences and knowledge of farming and agriculture in Utah with the Japanese-American culture. The interview was conducted on October 15, 2004.

Ruth Simmons shares her memories of growing up in South Carolina and her travels with her husband while he was in the air force. She also discusses her experiences in Utah and with religion. The interview took place on March 3, 1998.

Erika Schilef Sisneros talks about her recollections and experiences of her life in Poland and Germany during World War II. The interview was conducted in March 2008.