Weber County (Utah)

Bernice Stromberg shares her memories and associations of the community, the Great Depression, and World War II. She also discusses her husband, C. William "Bill" Stromberg, who served on the founding Board of the Stewart Education Foundation. The interview took place on October 3, 2012.

John Udy shares his experiences as a veteran of the Army Air Force. Udy served in the military from 1942 to 1945 as a colonel and first pilot of the B-17 aircraft. During that time he flew 35 missions over Germany as an aircraft commander and received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for his service in combat.

Lynn Mac Wade talks about bootlegging during Prohibition and activities on 25th Street. Wade also discusses the Depression, including prices and hobos who rode the railroads looking for work. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Olene Smith Walker, former governor of the state of Utah from 2003 to 2005, discusses her early years growing up in Weber County with her parents Thomas and Nina Smith. She then talks about her decision to run for the Utah State Legislature and her eight year tenure, her time as lieutenant governor under Michael Leavitt, and her term as Utah governor. The interview took place on July 5 and 6, 2012.

Vernon L. Ward discusses going into practice in the 1920s and practicing obstetrics throughout the Depression. He discusses medical care, finances, and the closing of the Ogden State Bank. The interview took place circa 1960s.

George Alvey Weatherspoon talks about crime and bootlegging during Prohibition and the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Hyrum B. Wheelwright recalls his experiences in the lumber business and in an LDS bishopric during the Depression. He also talks about government policies and Marriner Eccles. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Columbus Whipple describes his experiences during the Depression. He worked for the Coastal Transportation Service, or the Railway Mail Service, and was not especially affected by the Depression. He mentions the organization of the LDS welfare program and its aid to some members of his ward. The interview took place circa 1960s.

Amanda Widdison describes the hardship of being a widow with nine children during the Depression. Her son was able to take over her husband's mail route to support the family. She discusses the garden, chicken, cows, and pigs they had to supplement the food supply, and briefly describes holidays and LDS ward and community entertainment. The interview took place circa 1960s.

David J. Wilson discusses his experiences practicing law in Weber County during WWII, and the Depression. The interview took place circa 1960s.