Ceva Norman Johnson Oral History Interview

Oral history interview with Ceva Norman Johnson by Norma Vance. Topics include: Biographical information such as place and date of birth, parents. siblings, and growing up in Fairview; Attending school; Names of teachers; Working at the telephone company; Church Christmas Programs; Independence Day and Pioneer Day celebrations; A parade to support World War I, Soldiers leaving on a train and casualties returning in a casket; Dances, celebrations, and old folks sociable; Getting in free at the theater when her father was the movie projector operator; Silent films and player pianos; A fire that destroyed the theater, telephone office and meat market; Locations of different business; Employment history; Marriage to a local man; Raising children; The death of three boys as infants; Service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Involvement with Senior Citizens; Different medical doctors that served the community; Effects of the Great Depression and not having the opportunity to attend college.

The oral history interview with Ceva Norman Johnson, conducted by Norma Vance, offers a vivid picture of Ceva Johnson's life in Fairview, highlighting the close-knit community, personal triumphs and losses, and her contributions to both her family and church. Her recollections of local history and her experiences during pivotal moments in history, such as World War I and the Great Depression, provide valuable insight into life in early 20th-century Fairview.