Weber County (Utah)

Edward (Ted) Boyle speaks of his early life growing up and attending school in Ogden, Utah and later graduating from Weber State University. He also discusses attending graduate school at the Thunderbird School of Management and his career in international banking. The interview took place on November 9, 2011.

Hazel Boyle describes her early years in Colombia, South America, and working with her husband to cultivate important business relationships in the international banking industry with Citigroup. The interview took place on November 11, 2011.

Arthur P. Brown discusses his county commissioner experience during the post-Depression years. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Yaeko Bryner shares her recollections and experiences growing up in a Japanese family in Ogden. She also discusses her views on balancing Japanese and American cultures. The interview took place on November 11, 2014.

William Arthur Budge discusses his experiences at Commercial Security Bank at the start of the Depression. When the Ogden State Bank closed, there was a run on Commercial Security and other banks. However, Commercial Security paid out people's accounts, served sandwiches, and stayed open late until public confidence was restored and people began banking again. He also briefly discusses the beginnings of the LDS Church's welfare program. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Diane Call shares her experiences with Weber State University. She graduated from Weber State University in 1983 and spent time working in the Women’s Career Center on campus. The interview took place on November 7, 2011.

Howard Charles Call shares details of his life and his experiences with Weber State University. Dr. Call worked as a dentist in Ogden, Utah for many years and served on several dentistry boards in the State of Utah before retiring. He was also instrumental in getting the Dental Hygiene Program started at Weber State University. The interview took place on November 7, 2011.

Mayumi Call shares her recollections and experiences as a Japanese immigrant in Ogden. Her in-laws, Kenjiro and Tomeno Mukai, owned Kay's Noodle Parlor and were very active in the Buddhist Church. The interview took place on October 16, 2014.

Burdie E. Childs and Mrs. Childs describe conditions in Ogden and in Riverdale during the Depression. They managed an apartment building that was eventually lost to the mortgage company, and they lost a little money with the closure of the Ogden State Bank. Burdie worked as a mailman for the railroad and was employed throughout the Depression. They recall helping out family members. Hobos frequented the freight lines but didn't come near the passenger lines, which Mr. Childs worked for. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Arch L. Christensen discusses working as a county agent in Weber County during the Depression, agricultural products and prices, and family patterns. The interview took place circa 1960s.