Box 3
Contains 20 Results:
Bentley, Harold W.
Professor of English. Discusses his experiences and feelings of being raised in a polygamous home in Colonia Juarez, Mexico. Tells about his father's life and relationships between the wives; the exodus from Mexico and experiences during the Mexican Revolution. He also talks about some of the prominent leaders and personal acquaintances of his time such as A. W. Ivins, Heber J. Grant and Guy C. Wilson. Included are 3 genealogy sheets of his father's wives and families. 93 pages.
Biggs, Wilfred (1912- )
President of United Steelworkers Union. Discusses his experiences in the coal mines in Carbon County, Utah; at Geneva Steel Works, Utah; with United Steelworkers of America and the projects he accomplished as president; and his experiences meeting Union officials such as John L. Lewis, Phillip Murray, David J. McDonald, I. W. Able, Arthur Goldberg and others. 25 pages.
Cahoon, Ada L. (1905- )
Homemaker. Discusses her mission in Tonga and compares the Tongan people of that time (1925) to those whom she met when she later returned for a building project. 15 pages.
Cahoon, Lillie S.
Bookkeeper for Interstate Brick Company. Discusses her understanding of the changes and advances in making bricks. 14 pages.
Clyde, Ora Packard
First lady of the State of Utah. Discusses her experiences as first lady. She tells how her husband (George Dewey) got involved in politics and the jobs he held previous to being governor. 15 pages.
Eyring, Henry
Chemist. Discusses life in a polygamous family in Mexico, the Mexican Revolution and the exodus from Mexico to Arizona. 18 pages.
Frazier, Mrs. Russell G.
Nurse. Discusses living in Bingham and Copperton, Utah and her husband's activities as a doctor. 11 pages.
Frost, Kent
Explorer and tour guide. Explains his interest in Indian artifacts and discusses his experiences in Utah's Canyonlands. 32 pages.
George, Gary
Rancher. Discusses life in the San Rafael Swell in Utah. Also talks about the Swasey family. 16 pages.
Giordano, Angelo (1898- )
Coal miner. Discusses life in Italy in the 1900's and moving to America; work in the coal mines in Grandview, Indiana and Carbon County, Utah. 9 pages.
Hansen, Chris Peter (1877- )
Trolley motorman and labor leader. Discusses his early life in Denmark and coming to America; explains the conditions of early Utah--specifically Sanpete and Salt Lake. Describes his experiences working at Interstate Brick and with Utah Transit, being president of the State Federation of Labor, and what he accomplished as State Legislature. 36 pages.
Harding, Alvin W. (1900- )
Steel worker and plumber. 2 Interviews. Discusses job experiences and the organization of the Plumber's Union in Provo, Utah. 49 pages.
Houghton, John T. (1909- )
Miner. Discusses life in Castlegate, Utah; working the coal mines; the labor union; relationships with minorities; childhood; social and exciting events of the town. Included are 2 hand drawn maps of Castlegate, Utah. 53 pages.
Huff, Manson E.
Miner. Discusses life in Castlegate, Utah and working in the mines. Describes his feelings about the company and the union. His wife is also present in the interview. 31 pages.
Hurst, George
Deputy and Indian fighter. Discusses Posey and the Bluff, Utah fight of 1921. Mrs. George Hurst was present in the interview. 40 pages.
Inouye, Yukus
Discusses his life as a Japanese-American before WWII, during WWII and today. 13 pages.
Killpack, McLloyd, DVM (1896- )
Veterinarian. Discusses life in the San Rafael Swell and Ferron, Utah. 20 pages.
Killpack, McLloyd, DVM (1896- )
Veterinarian. Discusses his life in Ferron, Utah and his work as a Veterinarian in Murray, Utah. 30 pages.
Kodel, Anton (1898- )
Mechanic. Discusses his work experiences at the Ironton Steel Plant in Utah and the Geneva Steel Plant. 19 pages.
Lyman, Amasa (1894- )
Sawyer. This is an oral autobiography about his life growing up in Boulder, Cainesville and Wayne County, Utah. He describes his experiences as a Deputy Sheriff and a sawyer. 47 pages.