Dorothee Kocks oral histories, 1994-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kocks, Dorothee E.
Title
Dorothee Kocks oral histories
Dates
1994-1995 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.75 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1594
Summary
The Dorothee Kocks oral histories (1994-1995) consist of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted in 1994-1995 documenting migration experiences and labor history in Utah from 1984 to 1995. The interviewers were students at the University of Utah enrolled in History 170 which was taught by Dorothee Kocks, Assistant Professor of History.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Dorothee Kocks oral histories consist of interviews conducted by members of Kocks' History 170 classes in 1994 and 1995. Kocks is a professor of history at the University of Utah primarily concerned with the history of the West. Each folder contains a number of interviews.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dorothee Kocks in 1996.

Processing Note

Processed by Rebecca Airmet in 1997.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Release Forms
1 2 An Oral History of Migration to the Intermountain West, 1984-1994, Title Page and Table of Contents 1994
1 3 Religion
  • Sabrina Chappuis, interviewed by Mike Chappuis, discusses her move from Taiwan to Utah in 1992, and explains the differences between Taiwan and the US.
  • Camille Chen, interviewed by Sydne Sabin, discusses her move to the United States from Taiwan and her decision to join the LDS church.
  • Daniel Kinikini, interviewed by Mike Pectol, discusses the racial discrimination he faced after moving from Tonga to Los Angeles, and the opportunities available to immigrants in the United States.
  • Marta Campos Lima, interviewed by David Ward, discusses her decision to move to Utah from Brazil after joining the LDS church.
  • Seiko Perry, interviewed by Marsha Dutson, moved from Japan to Utah to attend Brigham Young University. She later attended Ricks College.
  • Maria Ramirez, interviewed by Heather Thompson, discusses the differences between Pennsylvania and Utah.
  • Rick Rothey, interviewed by Heidi Tolman, lived in Las Vegas, London, and California before moving to Utah in 1990.
  • Erika Tressler and Beth Bechmann were interviewed by John Williams. They discuss the differences in the LDS church in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Utah.
  • Travis Johnson, interviewed by Heath McLellan, describes his move from Virginia to Utah.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Jason Roper, discusses her decision to move from Houston, Texas to Cedar City, Utah.
  • Adam Henson, interviewed by Megan Ledingham, moved to Tennessee from Australia at the age of 13. He discusses his adjustment to life in the US, and his move to Utah two years later.
1994
1 4 International Migration
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Marshall Johnson, moved from Russia to Utah.
  • Man Diep, interviewed by Brad Garner, spent six months in a Philippine refugee camp after leaving Vietnam. After leaving the Philippines, he moved to Utah.
  • Hristo Angelov Ignatov, interviewed by Ginny Wilson, was a chicken farmer in Bulgaria before moving to Utah in 1992.
  • Tanya Klowkow, interviewed by Amy Fotheringham, moved to Utah from South Africa to attend Brigham Young University.
  • Natalia Lapin, interviewed by Nicole Van Buskirk, was born in Gomel, Belarus, and moved to Utah in 1991.
  • Duong Thuy Le (Katie), interviewed by Shannon Smith, moved to Utah from Vietnam at the age of 14.
  • Thanh N. Truong, interviewed by Shannon Smith, came to the US from Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He discusses his adjustment to life in the United States.
  • Nina Miners, interviewed by Michael Zenger, came to the US from Russia to seek medical treatment for her son. She discusses the differences between Russia and the US, particularly the differences in medicine.
  • Dat Phan, interviewed by Amy Trimble, discusses his attempts to leave Vietnam for the US, as well as his career as an architect.
  • Redzo, Fatima, and Tina, a married couple and their daughter, were interviewed by Doug Stoll. Redzo describes his life before and after emigrating from Bosnia to the US, Tina (Radzo's daughter) translates, and Fatima (Radzo's wife) offers additional comments on the move and life in the US.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Darlene Palmer, discusses the changes that took place in the Soviet Union from 1985 to the early 1990s and his perception of life in the US.
1994
1 5 Job Related
  • Lori Cahoon, interviewed by Jamie Phillips, moved to Utah from Montana for work.
  • Jim Dodd, interviewed by A.E. Buck Swaney, moved from Portland, Oregon, to Utah to work for Marker Ski Bindings. He discusses his adjustment to life in Utah.
  • Gary Hale, interviewed by Bryce Freeland, moved to Utah from Arizona in 1993
  • Mark Hulsey, interviewed by Audrey Harbert, moved from Texas to Utah for his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Utah.
  • Tony Owens, interviewed by Bart Thompson, moved to Utah from California to attend Brigham Young University. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business in Utah.
  • Rebecca Pestre, interviewed by Vyacheslav Borisenko, moved from Georgia to Utah in 1994 to attend the University of Utah.
  • David A. Neal, interviewed by James Hobson, moved to Utah from Arizona because of a military assignment.
  • Debbie Parker, interviewed by Troy Parker, moved to Utah from upstate New York to pursue job opportunities.
1994
1 6 Californians
  • S. Carlos Aburto, interviewed by Nathan Judd, moved to Utah from California in 1991. He is originally from Nicaragua.
  • Carlos Aburto, interviewed by Robert Cuello, lived in San Francisco before moving to Utah in 1992.
  • Dave Anderson, interviewed by Phil Sharp, moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City just before starting High School.
  • Teishi Blackham moved to Utah from California to attend the University of Utah.
  • Betty Jo Cline, interviewed by Stephani Westlund, lived in California for twelve years before moving to Utah.
  • Christine Dixon, interviewed by Tara Burbidge, moved to Utah because of her husband's job.
  • Ferrante Grantham, interviewed by Nathan May, moved to Utah in 1981 to attend Utah State University.
  • Wendy Frachia, interviewed by M. Teresa Mixco, explains the differences between Memphis, Tennessee, Utah, and California.
  • James L. Jones, interviewed by Bret Prawitt, moved to Utah from California to work in construction.
  • Delight Logan, interviewed by Tom Martinez, moved to Utah from Reedley, California.
  • Steven Sternfeld, interviewed by Nicholas Tsandes, moved to Salt Lake City from Los Angeles.
  • Michael Williams, interviewed by Eric Stromberg, moved to Utah from California at age nine.
  • Carole Todd, interviewed by Kathleen Pearce, moved to Utah because of the high unemployment rate in California.
  • "Jennifer," interviewed by Robert Fehr, moved to Utah from California to be closer to her family.
1994
1 7 Lifestyle and Minorities
  • Carol Castro, interviewed by Phebe Palin, moved to Salt Lake City in 1991. She discusses the differences between New Jersey, Ecuador, and Utah.
  • Patie Dobeski, interviewed by Aime Curry, moved to Utah from Massachusetts. She discusses the differences in cost of living between the two states.
  • Mitch Foley, interviewed by J. Wes Jones, moved to Utah from Maryland in order to live in a smaller city.
  • Tina Patchell, interviewed by Matthew Taylor, moved from New York City to Utah because of a serious illness.
  • Steve Pomerantz, interviewed by Lisa Prokop, moved to Utah from Philadelphia to attend the University of Utah.
  • Margaret Robertson, interviewed by Kathleen Smith, moved to Salt Lake City from Cambridge, England. She is originally from Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Jessica Rose, interviewed by Marilyn Seedall, lived in Minnesota and Georgia before moving to Utah.
  • Mary S. Stoner, interviewed by Jodee Taylor, moved to Utah from South Bend, Indiana when her employer relocated.
  • Evelyn Nelson, interviewed by John Hatch, moved to Utah from Chicago.
  • Maria Robinson, interviewed by Doreen Choong, moved from Arkansas to Utah after her husband's retirement.
1994
1 8 Students
  • Jim DeWees, interviewed by Onika Cottle, moved to Utah from Indiana to attend Brigham Young University.
  • Heather Lloyd, interviewed by Mike Hatch, moved to Utah from Maryland to work at a ski resort.
  • Joan Scott, interviewed by Edward Little, moved to Utah from Virginia to attend the University of Utah.
  • Jerome Smith, interviewed by Ryan Mehler, moved to Utah from California to attend college.
  • Melanie Williams, interviewed by Meredith Williams, moved to Utah from Washington State to attend Brigham Young University.
  • Justin Dickerson, interviewed by Mike Koepp, moved from Texas to Utah with his mother after his parents' divorce.
  • "Cami," interviewed by Christian Wright, moved to Utah from South Carolina with her parents.
  • Nina Ivanova Miners, interviewed by Michael Gene Zinger, moved to Utah from St. Petersburg, Russia, to seek medical care for her son.
  • "Jennifer," interviewed by Robert Fehr, moved from California to Utah to be near her father.
  • Jana Sheffield, interviewed by Tim Erikson, moved from California to Utah because of Southern California's high crime rate.
  • Vyacheslav Borisenko lived in Ukraine and Italy before moving to Utah in 1990.
  • Kristy Harrington Tyson, interviewed by Nathan Judd, moved to Utah from California to attend Utah Valley State College.
  • Riyad Adeeb, interviewed by Robert Cuello, moved from the United Arab Emirates to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah.
1994
1 9 Oral History of Wage Labor Cover Page 1995
1 10 Blue Collar
  • Zeth Butkovitch, interviewed by Alex Vaz, describes his job as assistant manager of Mountain Chicken in Park City, Utah.
  • Martin Davis, interviewed by Adam Davis, discusses his job as a construction worker.
  • Nick Struhs, interviewed by Lawrence Romney, discusses his job as a supervisor at a printing company.
  • Sarah Boren, interviewed by Dustin Fox, worked as a custodian while attending the University of Utah.
  • Joe Bankhard, interviewed by Elizabeth Wait, discusses his job at a textiles factory.
1995
1 11 Female
  • W.F., interviewed by Julie Walton, discusses her ideal job.
  • Sharel Parker, interviewed by James Hunt, discusses her job as an apprentice carpenter and the challenges she faces as a single parent.
  • Kerry French, interviewed by Kerry Pearson, discusses her job at The Disney Store.
  • Bonnie Rees discusses her job at a video store.
  • Laurie, interviewed by Jennifer Hill, describes her job at Hercules, a defense contractor.
  • Gina Curtis, interviewed by Dan Hill, describes her job at Dan's Food and Drug.
  • Jenny Steadman, interviewed by Alande Louis, discusses her job as an administrative assistant.
  • Eve Thorup, interviewed by Jennifer Thorup, discusses her job as a nurse at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City.
1995
1 12 Government
  • Brent Kartchner, interviewed by Jeremy Kartchner, describes his job as a postal worker.
  • Dennis Despain, interviewed by Becky Hatch, describes his job as a letter carrier.
  • Dennis Whitelock, interviewed by Rebecca Hansen, was a postal worker for 25 years before opening a lawn care business.
  • Eileen Rencher, interviewed by Carley Rencher, discusses her job as director of public relations for the Utah State Office of Education.
  • Kathy Berg, interviewed by Erin Pope, describes her job in the Utah Division of Corporations.
  • Janeen Standing, interviewed by Josh Walker, discusses her job at the Utah Record Center.
1995
1 13 Minimum Wage
  • Julyn Fisher, interviewed by Alisa Thorpe, discusses her job at Reams grocery store.
  • Kathryn Taylor, interviewed by Molly Richardson, discusses her minimum wage job as a delivery person for a florist.
  • Kari Eggenberger, interviewed by Matt Rosen, discusses her job at a doll store.
1995
1 14 High Wage Earners
  • "Sarah", interviewed by Chris Smith, discusses her job as an accountant/secretary.
  • Charlotte Murray, interviewed by Courtney Pasek, discusses her job as a sales representative.
  • Aaron Breeze, interviewed by Jill Merrill, discusses his job as foreman in a metal shop.
  • Debbie Heffron, interviewed by Ritchie Wood, describes her job as a dental hygienist.
  • Jill Pittman, interviewed by James Jardine, discusses her job as the finance manager for Raging Waters amusement park.
  • Jean Pickett, interviewed by Dean Pickett, describes her job as a writer and photographer for the Alta Powder News.
1995
1 15 Large Corporations
  • Cindy Edman, interviewed by Julie Caldwell, discusses her job as a customer service agent for Franklin Covey.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Maia Buchukuri, describes her job as a reservations agent at Delta Airlines.
  • Bette Novack, interviewed by Laura Burch, discusses her job as a secretary at FHP.
  • Robert Alley, interviewed by Alison Vierig, describes his job as an Electronic Foreman at Utah Power.
  • Connie Dauby, interviewed by Matthew Greef, discusses her job as a customer service agent for Delta Airlines.
1995
1 16 Non-Union
  • Katie Delaney, interviewed by Kelley Delaney, describes her job as a preschool teaching assistant.
  • Melvin Cauley, interviewed by Brian Cauley, discusses his job as a mechanic.
1995
1 17 Part Time
  • Janet Smith, interviewed by Traci Sommer, discusses her job at UPS.
  • Brett Morphis, interviewed by Karen La Rocco, describes his job as a landscaper.
  • Dale Mainberger, interviewed by Michael Kirschbaum, discusses his job as a clerk at 7-11.
  • Sara Stanley, interviewed by Jessica Workman, describes her job at a candy store.
  • Marty Wood, interviewed by Carmell Freeman, discusses her responsibilities as a reservations agent for Continental Airlines.
  • Brian Crofts, interviewed by Long Tu, describes his job as a computer consultant for a fax transmission company.
  • Adam Hunt, interviewed by Stephen Hunt, discusses his part-time jobs as a police officer at Salt Lake Community College and as an emergency medical technician.
  • Tyler Case, interviewed by Jacob Case, describes his job as a bagger for a grocery store.
  • Selena Ashment, interviewed by Monica Shaw, discusses her job as a Customer Service Representative at Mervyn's Department Store.
  • Nathan Chowgule, interviewed by Rudy Stankovic, describes his job as a teller at a credit union.
  • Camra Caldwell, interviewed by Diane Lane, worked as a medical assistant for FHP before earning a nursing degree.
  • Anonymous (interviewed by Brett Moyer) works part time as a relief manager for a storage facility.
  • Anonymous (interviewed by Blythe Latimer) works as a referee for the University of Utah Athletics department.
  • Liza Nicholas, interviewed by Amy Barnett, describes her job as a telephone operator.
1995
1 18 Permanent
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Bryan Christensen, describes his job as a financial manager for Thiokol.
  • Becky Condiff, interviewed by Amber Campbell, describes her job as a research coordinator for the University of Utah hospital.
  • Mary Teuscher, interviewed by Michael Teuscher, worked as a bookkeeper for a retail chain.
  • Jared Clark, interviewed by Kenneth Monson, describes his job as an engineering assistant at the University of Utah.
  • Erik Mason describes his job at a bicycle shop in Salt Lake City.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Reid Joseph Luzzader, works in a cheese factory.
  • "Laura", interviewed by Matt Monson, describes her job as a salesperson for AT&T Wireless.
  • Anonymous (interviewed by Michael Bass) works as a typist at a large law firm in Salt Lake City.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by David Fawcett, describes his job as a machinist at Geneva Steel.
1995
2 1 Service
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Jenny Sanders, works as a front desk clerk at a Marriott hotel.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Korrin Robison, works as an assistant to a pharmacist.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Heidi Simkims, is a waitress at a steakhouse.
  • Debra Sutton, interviewed by Amy Taylor, works as a meat wrapper at Smiths' Food and Drug.
  • Anonymous, interviewed by Chad Marriott, works at the Veterans' Administration hospital in Salt Lake City as a physical therapist.
  • Brooke Rhead and Chris Winstead, interviewed by James Beacham, both work at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
  • John Matthews, interviewed by Zach Matthews, is a labor market economist for Job Service of Utah. He discusses the job market in Utah.
  • Gretchen Anne Roberts, interviewed by Jessica Kenney, discusses her job as an assistant manager at Metro Sports Club.
  • Roger England, interviewed by LeAnne Huff, worked as a special education teacher before going to work for Delta Airlines.
1995
2 2 Small Business
  • Michel Williams, interviewed by Marissa Friedman, describes her job at a radio talk show.
  • Jeanne Hawkins, interviewed by Jennifer Watkins, discusses her job as the office manager for Reynolds Brothers, an excavation company.
  • Kirk Nielson, interviewed by Corbin Bayles, discusses his duties as a pharmacist.
  • Kathy English, interviewed by Amanda Garff, owns a beauty salon.
  • Al Kofoed (interviewed by Jimmy Kofoed) is a managing partner at an accounting firm.
  • Tony Roberts, interviewed by Lisa Rubbelke, explains his job as a customer service representative.
1995
2 3 Teenage
  • Chad Cheek, interviewed by Melissa de la Cruz, discusses his job as a recruiter for Teleperformance USA, a telemarketing company.
  • Brooks Harbertson, interviewed by Lisa Knudsen, describes his job at a ski rental shop in Park City, Utah.
  • George Knam, interviewed by Eric Connally, describes his job at a coin operated video game company.
  • Misty Sheldon, interviewed by Chere Finch, describes her job as a receptionist at a VCR repair shop.
  • Blair, interviewed by Jeff Aoyagi, discusses his job installing air conditioners.
  • Cassidy Gleason, interviewed by Brock Hansen, describes her job as a housekeeper for Primary Children's Medical Center.
  • Ben Crane, interviewed by Nadine Carter, discusses his job as a tire installer.
1995
2 4 Temporary
  • Elizabeth Grimshaw, interviewed by Crissa Stevens, describes her job as a receptionist for a temp agency.
  • Jennifer Witker, interviewed by Lizzy Cummings, discusses her job at Cream O'Weber, which she acquired through a temp agency.
  • Barbara Wagner, interviewed by Erin Wagner, discusses her job as a substitute teacher.
  • Jodi Mohlman, interviewed by Kristi Peterson, describes her job as a temporary secretarial worker.
  • Leticia Rivera, interviewed by Robert Schaffer, describes her job as a graphic artist.
1995
2 5 Union
  • Paul Crosby (interviewed by Andrea Crosby) talks about his job as a mechanic and the benefits of union membership.
  • Russell Sabin, interviewed by Alison McConkie, worked as postal carrier for three years while in college.
  • Danny Kidd, interviewed by Jacquelyn Kidd, describes his job as a network technician for US West.
  • Ben Valencia, interviewed by Ryan Hart, worked as an electrician for Kennecott Copper before his retirement.
  • Don Welker, interviewed by Cyndi Vernon, a bread wrapper for a bakery, discusses his job and his membership in the Bakers, Confectionary Workers, and Tobacco Workers union.
  • Terry Roberts, interviewed by Michelle Moller, describes his job at Utah Power and Light.
  • Frank Knaus, interviewed by Mark Aoyagi, discusses the benefits of union membership.
  • Gus Vamianakis, interviewed by Jennifer Papadakis, came to the United States from Greece at age 16. He describes his job as a machinist for Union Pacific Railroad.
  • Milton Buhrman, interviewed by Kim Chapman, discusses his job at Amoco Oil.
  • Ward and Jean Warner, interviewed by Lisa Benson, discuss Ward's job as a locomotive engineer.
  • Gordon Jones, interviewed by Kristy Jones, describes his membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
  • Jim Zarkos, interviewed by Matt Liapis, describes his job as a refiner at Kennecott Copper.
  • David Fairbanks, interviewed by Denell Petersen, explains why he decided to join a union.
  • Mike Winn, interviewed by Matt Cox, describes his job as a carpenter. Robert Sheffield, interviewed by Matt Clark, worked at Kennecott Copper for twenty years.
  • Debbie Barnes, interviewed by Ashley Porter, describes her job as a customer service representative for Airborne Express.
1995
2 6 White Collar
  • Jeri Crook, interviewed by Kristine Smith, describes her job as a legal secretary.
  • Lynn Leifson, interviewed by Scott Leifson, discusses the management training program at Central Bank.
  • Nancy Lee, interviewed by Christopher Miller, describes her job as a distribution technician for Mountain Fuel.
  • Sarah Smith, interviewed by David Gardiner, describes her job as a floor clerk at LDS Hospital.
  • A computer programmer, interviewed by his nephew, describes his responsibilities and the computer industry in Salt Lake City.
  • Randy Suker, interviewed by Angie Anderegg, discusses his job as an accountant for Thiokol.
  • Paige Schickedanz, interviewed by Tamra Baird, describes her job as a compliance clerk at Key Bank.
  • Julie Moore discusses her job at a travel agency.
1995

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Immigrants--Utah
  • Labor movement--Utah

Personal Names

  • Kocks, Dorothee E.--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Utah--Emigration and immigration

Form or Genre Terms

  • Oral histories