Joseph Nicholas, 1974

File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Nicholas (b. 1907) was born in Willard, Utah, although his family had homesteaded on Promontory. He talks about farming, the Promontory mustangs, horse breaking, employment in the area, freighters, well drilling, the Houghton and Whittaker families, dances, Lee's Ferry, homesteading, Becko Beer, social activities, and religion. Interviewed by Greg Thompson and Phil Notarianni. 38 pages.

Dates

1974

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