Politics

John Ashworth discusses his farming background, his life in Beaver, Utah, and his carpentry work in the Topaz internment camp during World War II. The interview took place on July 22, 1972.

Yara Baba discusses the effects of the Nigerian Civil War. Baba also discusses leaving Nigeria to attend Birmingham Junior College in England, then coming to the United States. The interview took place on July 17, 1972.

LaVal Bradshaw describes his experiences during and after the Great Depression. The interview took place on July 22, 1972.

Frank Francis Jr. discusses the history of the Democratic Party as well as his experience with banks and newspapers during the Great Depression. The interview took place on July 24, 1980.

Matthew Godfrey shares his experiences of attending Weber State University, including earning a master's degree in accounting and being an All-American on the track team. He shares stories of his life growing up and living in North Ogden, as well as his education and serving as Ogden’s Mayor. He reflects on his time running for mayor and discusses some of the major economic and development projects he worked on in his several terms after elected to beautify Ogden City. The interview took place on November 21, 2011.

Raymond Hansen discusses politics in Weber County as well as political parties in Utah. The interview took place on August 6, 1980.

Wendell Hansen discusses his life and experiences involving Utah politics. The interview took place July 22, 1980.

Ira Huggins discusses the history of the Democratic Party in Weber County, as well as a brief history of his own political involvement with Weber County. The interview took place on July 14, 1980.

Merrill Jenkins discusses his career in politics as well as thee history of the Democratic Party in Utah. The interview took place on July 14, 1980.

Frank Jugler discusses his life and personal experiences during his career in Utah Democratic politics in the early 1900s. The interview took place on July 17, 1980.