Oral history interview with Ralph Siddoway about his father, William Siddoway by Mike Brown [Transcript]

Oral history interview by Mike Brown with Ralph Siddoway. Topics include: His father, William Henry Siddoway; Wiliam's place of birth and a move to Vernal as a young adult; Marriage; Farming and carpentry work; Running a sawmill; Hiring an architect and selecting the best lumber to build his home; Dissatisfaction with polygamy; William's uncle living with his family after William married; William's start in the sheep industry; The Taylor Grazing Act in 1934; William's assistance in establishing Uintah State Bank and serving as president of the bank for several years; Involvement in local businesses such as Leslie Ashton Hardware, Uintah Abstract, Vernal Amusement, Vernal Drug Company, Vernal Milling, and Vernal Power and Light; William's intelligence despite his lack of formal education; Activity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Serving as County Commissioner and on the Board of Education for close to twenty years; Political philosophy; Hosting social gatherings in the large family home; Introduction of running water and electric light; Hired help around the house; and a horse for each member of the family