Guide to the Lark, Utah, Oral Interviews,
1978

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Overview of the Collection

Title: Lark, Utah, Oral Interviews
Dates: 1978 ( inclusive )
Quantity: 2 boxes (0.5 linear ft.)
Collection Number: USU_COLL MSS 339
Summary: This collection contains cassette recordings and transcriptions from interviews collected by Paul Ganster, faculty member of the History and Geography Department at Utah State University. He conducted the interviews with Hispanic residents of Lark, Utah, in 1978.
Repository: Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives
Manuscript Collection

Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-3000
Phone: 435 797-2663
Fax: 435 797-2880
Email: scweb@usu.edu

Languages: Material in English  
Sponsor: Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Historical Note

Lark, Utah is a small mining town next to the Oquirrh Mountains, which run along the west side of the Salt Lake Valley. The earlier settlers of Lark chose the area specifically for its timber and constructed a saw mill near the mouth of Bingham Canyon. In December 1977 the residents were notified that Lark had been purchased by the Kennecott Copper Company and they had to vacate because the town would be covered by a tailings pile. Many of the town's residents were Hispanic at the time of the purchase.

Content Description

This collection contains cassette recordings and transcriptions from the Lark Interview Project directed by Paul Ganster. It contains information about Hispanic residents of Lark, Utah, including background information, moving intentions, and financial options for residents. Some of the interviews addressed ethnic information and minority treatment. Also included are interviews from the Ogden Minority/U.S.U. Student Collection project conducted in 1978 at U.S.U. which addressed feelings on prejudice and treatment of Hispanics in Utah. The collection is arranged by topically and alphabetically by interview.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access :  

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Restrictions on Use :  

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Lark, Utah, Oral Interviews must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation :  

Initial Citation: Lark, Utah, Oral Interviews USU_339, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_339, USUSCA.

Administrative Information

Arrangement :

Topically and alphabetically.>

Processing Note :  

Processed in November of 2008

Acquisition Information :  

This collection was donated to Utah State University Special Collections & Archives by Paul Ganster, director of the Lark Interview Project in 1978 when he taught at Utah State University. Dr. Ganster is now the Director of the Institute for Regional Studies of the Californias and the Associate Director of International Programs at San Diego University.


Detailed Description of the Collection

Documentation and Interviews
Container(s)
Description
Dates
Box
Folder
1 1 Original Donation and Notes 1978
1 2 History of Lark 1978
1 3 Correspondence 1978
1 4 Lark Survey Forms >1978
1 5 Oral History Release Forms 1978
1 6 Lark Project Request and Employment Forms 1978
1 7 Misc. Interviews No Transcription
Interviews include Helda Grabner (1 cassette), Richard Rubright (1 cassette), Janet Montoya (1 cassette), Lucy Tinsher (1 cassette), and Elaine Varney (1 cassette).
1978
1 8 Bardsleys Partial Interview 1978
1 9 Maria Berrera by Laura Bray
2 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
1 10 Clyde Crump by Karl Simard
transcript
1978
1 11 Michelle Gallegos by Laura Bray
2 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
1 12 NL Garcia by Debbie Hood
transcript
1978
1 13 Lee Gatton by Ino Stokes
transcript
1978
1 14 Timothy Tafoya by Laura BrayLark, Utah, Oral Interviews
2 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
1 15 Clarita Martinez by Renee Kasinsky
1 cassette, transcript
1978

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Interviews
Container(s)
Description
Dates
Box
Folder
2 1 Jeanie Martinez by Ino Stokes
transcript
1978
2 2 Rudy Martinez by Ino Stokes
transcript
1978
2 3 Abby McGill by Laura Bray
2 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
2 4 Delores Montanez by Laura Bray
2 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
2 5 Marco Montanez by Laura Bray
2 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
2 6 Jesse Nielsen by Ino Stokes
1 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
2 7 Louise Roberts by Ino Stokes
1 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
2 8 Julius Sandstrom
partial transcript
1978
2 9 Lilly Sandstrom by Ino Stokes
1 cassette, release form
1978
2 10 Robert Tincher by Ino Stokes
1 cassette, release form, transcript
1978
2 11 Elaine Tujillo by Cynthia Jones
transcript
1978
2 12 Ruth Trujillo by Myrna Singleton
transcript
1978

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Subjects

    • Subject Terms :
    • Company towns-- Utah--History.
    • Hispanic Americans--Civil rights-- Utah.
    • Hispanic Americans-- Utah-- Lark--Interviews.
    • Hispanic Americans-- Utah--Social conditions.
    • Geographical Names :
    • Lark ( Utah)--History.

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