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LaRue tells of his family and schooling. He talks about work during the Great Depression and working for Del Monte cannery. He tells of his Model A Ford and other cars and travels. He speaks of three times that he almost died and his belief in divine intervention.

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Ethel talks about the Great Depression, her and her husband's first car, a Tin Lizzie, and World War I. She talks about World War II and her son being the first casualty from Wellsville. She speaks about the first church building in Wellsville and the first LDS bishop of Cache Valley. She describes the first settlers of Cache Valley in 1856 and the first winter. She recalls winter hog kills and curing meat. She talks about schools in Wellsville and Cache Valley.

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Lula tells of her trip to Europe with her cousin in 1925. She recalls places she visited and people she stayed with. Following this is a recording of an unknown girl reading from an unidentified source. This reading tells of the death of Will on the railroad and Ora in a threshing accident. General accounts of Thanksgiving and Christmas are given. There is also an account of an area wide Sunday School Jubilee.

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Vernon talks about his schooling and career as an irrigation engineer. He tells about his family and experiences in Kanab, Salt Lake, Cache Valley, and Manti. Vernon briefly mentions gardening, polygamy, and a new IBM typing machine.

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Referred to by the interviewer as Oz and Tory, the two speak of their early childhood years, schooling and hobbies. They recall plays and operas performed by the LDS church wards. Oz tells of his interview with LeGrand Richards. They speak of their children and life together.

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Lonell and Genell talk about early schooling and friends. They speak of their families and church callings. Lonell talks about his LDS mission to New Zealand.

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Harley and Leah talk about childhood experiences. Harley recalls his LDS mission to Germany and Switzerland. Leah recalls dancing and dating. They talk of church activities and when Harley served as an LDS bishop. They recall their trip to Europe and meeting people Harley served on his mission.

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Wanda recalls school friends and teachers. Enos recalls living in Emery County and talks about his family. Enos talks about his service in World War II. They talk about their trip to Mexico and Wanda reads some of her poetry.

Scope and Contents Lawrence mentions a variety of subjects related to Smithfield's history. He lists the prominent families of Smithfield and also the LDS and Presbyterian Church. He discusses city and street planning. He also talks about Indian affairs, the tithing office, the cooperative system in 1862, and several homes. He mentions the construction of the Utah Idaho Central and the Oregon Short Line Railroads. Lawrence reads poetry written by his great grandfather James Sherlock Cantwell. Lawrence talks...