World War II
American Red Cross, Northern Utah Chapter
American Red Cross, Northern Utah Chapter
The Weber County Chapter of the Red Cross began in December 1915 when a small group of individuals gathered to begin organizing a chapter of the Red Cross. In 1962, the name was changed to the Bonneville chapter, and in 1969, the chapter merged with other chapters in Northern Utah to become the Northern Utah Chapter, with its headquarters located in Ogden, Utah. The scrapbooks range from 1940 to 2003 and highlight some of the important work of the Red Cross. The books include photographs, newspaper clippings, and other materials.
Rich, Dr. Edward I. and Emily Almira Cozzens Diaries
Rich, Dr. Edward I. and Emily Almira Cozzens Diaries
74 diaries of Dr. Edward Rich and his wife Almira. They begin in 1892 and run through 1965. The bulk of this collection centers on Almira's diaries that run from 1897.1947. During that time she documented her personal life and the medical practice of Edward, the community of Ogden and national events such as the outbreaks of WWI and WWII. The diaries also include newspaper and magazine clippings, memorabilia and pins.
Weber and Davis County Community Oral History Project
Weber and Davis County Community Oral History Project
Interviews of citizens from several different walks of life conducted by Stewart Library personnel, Weber State University faculty and students, and other members of the community. The histories cover various topics and chronicle the personal everyday life experiences and other recollections regarding the history of the Weber and Davis County areas.
Weber State Historical Publications
Weber State Historical Publications
This collection includes monographs that capture the history of the Weber State Institution. Including: Weber State College...A Centennial History, a book about the first 100 years, as the institution evolved from Weber Stake Academy in 1889 to Weber State College in 1989; Of Timeless Moments, a monograph of priceless memories of former college students from 1919 to 2000, created by the Weber State University Alumni Association.
World War II POW Camp Correspondence, Newsletters, Oral History and Photographs
World War II POW Camp Correspondence, Newsletters, Oral History and Photographs
The Prisoners of War at Defense Depot Ogden Camp was in operation from 1942 to 1946. The collection includes correspondence between German and Italian prisoners and their families; weekly newsletters produced by the prisoners; oral histories conducted with the widows of German and Italian POWS, former guards, and community members that worked with the POWS; and finally a rich collection of 137 photographs documenting the Defense Depot Ogden Camp.