Valoy Anderson Cox Oral History, December 3, 2009

This interview with Valoy Anderson Cox covers her childhood in Castle Dale, Utah, discussing her family background, her father's death from a coal mining injury, and her mother's remarriage and work as a seamstress and nurse. She recounts her school days at Central High School, the social dynamics, and the activities of the "Struggling Actresses" group. Cox also shares memories of growing up without modern conveniences, the impact of the Great Depression, and the importance of community support. She describes meeting her husband, Kenneth Cox, his work in the coal mines, and his experiences during World War II, including his medical discharge. The interview also details their life after the war, including various jobs and farming, and the raising of their four children. Finally, Cox discusses her extensive work in compiling and publishing her mother's history of Castle Dale, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of the project.