Utah -- History

Vilate Lofthouse describes the purchase of property in Washington Terrace, the rise in the property’s value, and her experiences living there. The interview took place on March 2, 1973.

David Miller discusses his knowledge of Utah's discovery and history, Peter Skene Ogden, and the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. The interview took place on February 4, 1971.

Ethel Miller discusses her life experiences growing up in Utah, as well as some of her personal family history. The interview took place on July 16, 1980.

Lula Moffett Millet discusses her personal memories of polygamy in the early 1900s, the Mormon Exodus, and the Mexican-American War. The interview took place on August 11, 1971.

Minoru Miya discusses his experiences and knowledge of farming during and after World War II. The interview was conducted on October 14, 2004.

Ume Miya discusses her experiences and knowledge of farming during and after World War II. The interview was conducted October 14, 2004.

Yukio Miya discusses his experiences and knowledge of farming and agriculture in Utah, as well as his identity as a Japanese American. The interview was conducted on October 19, 2004. 

Norman Moffett describes his knowledge of polygamy and his experiences growing up in the early colonies of Mexico during the Mexican-American War. The interview took place on August 23, 1971.

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.

Thomas Nelson describes fifty years working on railroad gangs and as a supervisor, in several western states including Utah. The interview took place on March 5, 1973.