Weber State University Stewart Library
 

In 2014-15, we decided to document this experience of immigrant populations that helped shape the history of Ogden. We interviewed over 20 people from Japanese, Greek, Italian, and Dutch heritage to get their views on growing up in Ogden. 

 

These interviews were showcased along with rephotography of businesses and places that were important to each of the ethnic communities. The project showed that Ogden has always had a diverse community and it is that diversity that helped shape Ogden.

 

People interviewed for this project:

 

DeRyke Family

Frank Salimeno

Mayumi Call

Diana Estrada

Alice Hirai

Raymond Uno

Curtis Oda

Rena Prevedel

David Prevedel

Kathryn Kammeyer

Harry Papageorge

Tessie and Jim Tsakalos

Maruri Family

Yaeko Bryner

Ralph Vander Heide

Nick Velis

Joe Langeveld

Don Koldewyn

Robert Wolthius

Jerry and Hannah Meents