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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