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Singer, Spizz

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Singer, Spizz #1 (1899-1984): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SI64.1
Scope and Contents

COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Singer recalls Italian miners and the company mining store in Riverton, Illinois, John L. Lewis, 1931 miners' march on Taylorville, and Springfield's business district in the late 1920's.

1 tape, 44 mins., 12 pp. Interview by Rex Rhodes, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Singer, Spizz #2 (1899-1984): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SI64.2
Scope and Contents

RADIO PROJECT Singer, radio broadcaster, recalls the early years of radio, his broadcasting jobs, remote broadcasts, radio bands, dance and other programs, advertising, equipment, and Springfield radio stations. Also mentions working in Canada's Yukon Territory and the influence of television on radio.

1 tape, 90 mins., 44 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date