Charles Trentelman Oral History Interview

Oral history interview by Mary Heers with Charles Trentelman. Topics include: Union Station in Ogden, Utah; His forty-two year career in the newspaper business beginning in New York; A change from physics to journalism in college; A change from copy editing to newspaper reporter; His favorite stories he reported on for the Standard-Examiner in Ogden; Fundraising efforts for different organizations; Retirement activities; An interest in history Volunteering at the Union Station history archives; Ogden's prominence as a railroad town hub; Changes in the newspaper business over the years, especially technology and his thoughts about "fake news" and Twitter.

Mr. Charles Trentelman worked for the Standard Examiner in Ogden for 35 years, as a newspaper reporter and journalist. He talks about some of his favorite stories he covered over the years, as well as some of the interesting history of Ogden. He currently volunteers at the historic Union Station in Ogden, and is on the board of directors for the Union Station Foundation.