Smith, Jan
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Martin, Jack E. b. 1884: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-M364
Scope and Contents
Jack E. Martin, mechanic, discusses life in the Springfield area in the early 20th century: farming, chauffeuring, Depression, being one of the first African Americans to own and operate a garage, working as a mechanic for the state, race relations, neighbors and recreational activities.
3 tapes, 217 mins., 38 pp.
Interview by Jan Smith, 1974
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Taft, Esther C. (1909-2004): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-T125
Scope and Contents
Taft, lifelong resident of Rochester, Illinois, discusses early 20th century life in an Illinois country town: growing up and family life in Rochester, businesses, schools, illnesses and remedies, and the first automobiles.
2 tapes, 97 mins., 26 pp.
Interview by Jan Smith, 1974
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date