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Providence City Oral History Project, 2005-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Providence City Oral History Project
- Dates
- 2005-2008 (inclusive)20052008
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_Folk Coll 53
- Summary
- The collection is comprised of oral histories of citizens of Providence City, Utah, including transcripts, photographs, fieldnotes, surveys and CD of images and transcription. Interviews conducted by Rachel Gianni (August 2005-October 2006) and Randy Williams and Lisa Duskin-Goede (2008).
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Providence is a small but growing community in Cache Valley, Utah. Settled by Mormon pioneers in 1859, Providence is known for its German and Swiss ancestry and strong sense of cultural awareness and celebration.
As the 2009 sesquicentennial of Providence approached, the City of Providence wanted to publish an updated version of its history book Providence and Her People. Robert Parson was chosen as the author for the book. The goal of this project was to provide an updated and personal look at the history of Providence and its citizens by collecting oral histories from various people in the community. In the fall of 2005, the Providence Historic Preservation Committee chose sixteen individuals to be interviewed who would reflect various aspects of Providence life and history. Rachel Gianni was hired to conduct the interviews and Lisa Duskin-Goede to edit and assist with technical details. The project was directed for Providence City by Brenda Nelson.
The participants included farmers, car dealership owners, mayors, homemakers, professors, teachers and shop owners. Most of the participants were born and raised in Providence; however, those who came to Providence later in life offered an alternative yet valuable view of Providence’s history. Each interview was tailored to address the firsthand knowledge of historical events within the participant’s experience of life in Providence. Highlights of these interviews focus on: business in town, memories of school days, community celebrations such as Sauerkraut Days and Pioneer Days, and historic buildings such as the Pavilion and the Old Rock Church.
In 2008, the Providence Historic Preservation Committee and Robert Parson requested additional interviews. To this end, the committee chose sixteen individuals to help tell the story of more recent additions to the City's history. These individuals included newcomers, a major land developer, a water conservationist, local politician and modern immigrants from Iran and El Salvador. These interviews were conducted by Lisa Duskin-Goede and Randy Williams.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 32 oral histories regarding Providence City, Utah (collected in two bound volumes containing 16 interview transcripts each), and four CDs containing electronic copies of the transcripts and photographs, fieldnotes, logs and release forms.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Providence City Oral History Project must be obtained from the Curator of the Fife Folklore Archives and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
The Providence City Oral History Project, 2005-2008. (FOLK COLL 53). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Location of Originals
The Original cassette tapes, photographs, transcripts, etc. are housed at Providence City Offices: 15 S Main Street, Providence, UT
Processing Note
Processed in March of 2013
Acquisition Information
Providence City donated the materials to Utah State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives.
Related Materials
Providence and her people: volume 3 by Robert Parson, USU Special Collections 979.27 P948-H 2009
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Providence City Oral History Project, 2005-2008Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | book | ||
| 1 | 1 | Bound collection of sixteen interviews conducted by Rachel Gianni Includes interview transcripts, fieldnotes, photos, additional material, biographical sheets and release forms. Lisa Duskin-Goede: Project Editor, Technical Support; Ronald W. Goede: Technical Support.
|
2005 August-2006 October |
1: Jake Fuhriman |
Undated | ||
2: Keith Watkins |
Undated | ||
3: Hoyt Kelley |
Undated | ||
4: Ken Braegger |
Undated | ||
5: Opal Chugg |
Undated | ||
6: Ivan Christensen |
Undated | ||
71: Marie Olsen |
Undated | ||
8: Alma Leonhardt |
Undated | ||
9: Carl Spear |
Undated | ||
10: Nate Done |
Undated | ||
11: Gary Millburn |
Undated | ||
12: Glade Davis |
Undated | ||
13: Seth Alder |
Undated | ||
14: Adola Barkle |
Undated | ||
15: Vada Rinderknecht |
Undated | ||
| 1 | 2 | Bound collection of sixteen interviews conducted by Randy Williams and Lisa Duskin-Goede Includes interview transcripts, fieldnotes, photos, additional material, biographical sheets and release forms
|
2008 February-July |
1: Dale Astle |
2008 February-July | ||
2: Karl Seethaler |
2008 February-July | ||
3: Paul Holden |
2008 February-July | ||
4: Linda Goetze |
2008 February-July | ||
5: Guy Ray Pulsipher |
2008 February-July | ||
6: Woman's Oral History: Cindy Dunkley, Pam King, Sharell Eames, Evelyn Sibbernsen, Annette Briscoe, Gail Trowbridge, Allison Olsen |
2008 February-July | ||
7: Sharell Eames |
2008 February-July | ||
8: Jack Nixon |
2008 February-July | ||
9: R. Curt Webb |
2008 February-July | ||
10: Gayle Knapp |
2008 February-July | ||
11: Ena Murillo |
2008 February-July | ||
12: Marilyn Watts Dustin |
2008 February-July | ||
13: Jay Hicken |
2008 February-July | ||
14: Brenda Nelson |
2008 February-July | ||
15: Saboor Sahely |
2008 February-July | ||
16: Skarlet Bankhead |
2008 February-July | ||
| disc | |||
| 1 | 1 | MS word documents of transcripts and photo log of interviews conducted/taken by Randy Williams |
2008 |
PCOH 2008 T-RW-01: Sharrell Eames |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-02: Jack Nixon |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-03: R. Curt Webb |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-04: Gayle Knapp |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-05: Ena Murillo |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-06: Marilyn Watts Dustin |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-07: Jay Hicken |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-08: Brenda Nelson |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-09: Saboor Sahely |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-RW-10: Skarlet Bankhead |
2008 | ||
| book | |||
| 1 | 3 | Image log |
2008 |
| disc | |||
| 1 | 2 | Images (jpeg) taken by Randy Williams and MS word documents of selected transcripts of interviews by Randy Williams
Images #2 (see photo log on CD 1)
|
2008 |
PCHO 2008 CRW.13-15: Marilyn Watts Dustin, Marilyn Dustin residence, Providence UT |
2008 April 7 | ||
PCHO 2008 CRW.16-17: Jay Hicken, Jay Hicken residence, Providence UT |
2008 April 22 | ||
PCHO CRW.18-19: Brenda Nelson, Providence City Offices, Providence UT |
2008 April 22 | ||
PCHO 2008 CRW.20-22: Saboor Sahely, Special Collections and Archives, Utah State University Library, Logan UT |
2008 May 15 | ||
PCHO 2008 CRW.23-24: Skarlet Bankhead, Providence City Offices, Providence UT |
2008 May 23 | ||
PCHO 2008.CRW.25-30: Providence City Library, Providence UT |
2008 April 7 | ||
| book | |||
| 1 | 2 | Transcripts #2 |
2008 |
1: Nelson, Brenda |
2008 | ||
2: Hicken, Jay |
2008 | ||
3: Dustin, Marilyn Dustin |
2008 | ||
4: Sahely, Saboor |
2008 | ||
5: Bankhead, Skarlet |
2008 | ||
| disc | |||
| 1 | 3 | Images (jpeg) taken by Randy Williams and MS word documents of selected transcripts of interviews by Randy Williams
Images (see photo log on CD 1)
|
2008 |
PCHO 2008 CRW.01-02: Curt Webb, Cache Title Company Offices, Logan UT |
2008 February 9 | ||
PCHO 2008 CRW.03-05: Gayle Knapp, Providence UT |
2008 February 25 | ||
PCHO 2008 CRW.06-07: Ena Murillo, Ena Murillo Residence, Providence UT |
2008 March 5 | ||
PCHO 2008 CRW.08-09: Sharell Eames, Sharell Eames Residence, Providence UT |
2008 March 5 | ||
PCHO 2008 CRW.11-12: Jack Nixon, Nixon and Nixon Offices, Logan UT |
2008 February 7 | ||
| book | |||
| 1 | 2 | Transcripts |
2008 |
Webb, Curt |
2008 | ||
Murillo, Ena |
2008 | ||
Knapp, Gayle |
2008 | ||
Nixon, Jack |
2008 | ||
Eames, Sharell |
2008 | ||
Bios, Fieldnotes, Interview questions, photos, transcriptions, abbreviations and release form for interviews conducted by Lisa Dustin-GoedeReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | disc | ||
| 1 | 4 | Bios |
2008 |
Women's focus group |
2008 | ||
Dale Astle |
2008 | ||
Guy Pulsipher |
2008 | ||
Karl Seethaler |
2008 | ||
Linda Goetze |
2008 | ||
Paul and Mary Holden |
2008 | ||
| 1 | 4 | Fieldnotes |
2008 |
Interview Questions |
2008 | ||
Photos and Photo Logs |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 D-LD-01: Seethaler |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 D-LD-02: Holden |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008-03: Pulsipher |
2008 | ||
| Box | disc | ||
| 1 | 4 | Transcripts |
2008 |
Astle |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008-T-LD-02: Tape 1 of 2 Seethaler |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-LD 02: Tape 2 of 2 Seethaler |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-LD-03: Tape 1 of 1 Holden |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-LD-04: Tape 1 of 1 Goetze |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-LD-05: Tape 1 of 1 Pulsipher |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-LD-06: Tape 1 of 2 Women's Focus Group: Cindy Dunkley, Pam King, Sharell Eames, Evelyn Sibbernsen, Annette Briscoe, Gail Trowbridge and Allison Olsen |
2008 | ||
PCOH 2008 T-LD-06: Tape 1 of 2 Women's Focus Group: Cindy Dunkley, Pam King, Sharell Eames, Evelyn Sibbernsen, Annette Briscoe, Gail Trowbridge and Allison Olsen |
2008 | ||
| 1 | 4 | Abbreviations |
2008 |
| 1 | 4 | Release Forms |
2008 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Country life--Utah--Providence.
- Mormons--Utah--Providence--Interviews.
Geographical Names
- Providence (Utah)|xHistory.
Form or Genre Terms
- Oral history.
Finding aid/Register created by Randy Williams, March 2013
2013
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