Politics

Rod Julander discusses his experiences in Utah politics and the Democratic Party in Utah. The interview took place on July 2, 1980.

J. Bracken Lee discusses his time spent as Governor of Utah, mayor of Price, and mayor of Salt Lake City. The interview took place on October 12, 1971.

Former governor and mayor, J. Bracken Lee discusses his career and his political views. He argues for wider latitude with vice and against the liquor commission, especially during his years in Price. He also talks about friendships with leaders of the LDS Church and his various campaigns for public office. He tells about his friendship with outlaw Matt Warner and Warner’s purported friendship with Butch Cassidy. The interview took place on May 21, 1971.

Edith Mueller discusses her life in Switzerland and her experiences in Switzerland during World War II. The interview took place on March 6, 1974.

Nzema Okeke describes the main causes of the Nigerian Civil War, including regionalism and tribalism. Okeke also discusses the first military coup in 1966 and the new Nigerian government. The interview took place on July 17, 1972.

Fred Puffer Jr. discusses his life, farming, irrigation, and the government. The interview took place on July 22, 1972.

Lettie Hammon Stoker discusses the settlement and development of the Hooper, Roy, and West Weber areas, including LDS Church organization and functions, LDS immigration, agriculture, water supply, social and cultural activities, transportation, electric lighting, the poorhouse, the original cemetery, and early county politics and elections. The interview took place on August 9, 1971.

Elizabeth Vance discusses her involvement in politics and her experiences as a Democratic National Committeewoman. The interview took place on August 5, 1980.

Edward Vendell shares his experiences with politics, including helping with the Young Democratic Clubs in the state of Utah in 1931. The interview took place on July 15, 1980.