Ty Sawyer and Coral Chappell Oral History - February 8, 2011

Ty Sawyer and Coral Chappell's oral history, conducted on February 8, 2011, offers a dual perspective on life in rural Utah during the 20th century. Ty Sawyer recounts his early life in Torrey, Utah, detailing childhood experiences, chores, schooling, and his eventual marriage to Veda Mae Mossman. Coral Chappell then narrates Veda's history, born in Boulder, Utah, as the eleventh of twelve children, highlighting her family's move to Boulder, the challenges of pioneering life, and their daily routines. Both narratives emphasize the hardships of the Great Depression, the importance of family, ranching, and community, concluding with a reflection on the sale of their ranch and the donation of an arrowhead collection to a state park.