Eric Rasmussen Oral History Interview

The interview with Eric Rasmussen, conducted by Mia Shumway on April 5, 2024, at the Brigham City Museum, focuses on Rasmussen's life and experiences related to Thiokol and growing up in rural Utah. Rasmussen, a computer programmer at Thiokol (now Northrop Grumman) for 38 years, discusses his family's long history with the company, the significant technological changes in computing he witnessed there, and the impact of major events like the Challenger disaster and Cold War layoffs on Thiokol and the community. He reflects on his childhood in Perry, Utah, highlighting the strong community bonds in his Thiokol-employee-dense neighborhood, the agricultural landscape, and the changes brought by the interstate. Rasmussen also shares his perspective on the benefits of living in northern Utah and the continued importance of Thiokol/Northrop Grumman to the area.