SANGAMON ORDNANCE PLANT PROJECT Roese, a resident of Springfield, discusses working at the Sangamon Ordnance Plant near Illiopolis during WWII: assembly lines, medical facilities, security, uniforms, accidents, working conditions and wages.

1 tape, 60 mins., 24 pp. Interview by B. David McCarthy, 1989 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photo

SANGAMON ORDNANCE PLANT PROJECT Sheller, farmer, discusses working at the Sangamon Ordnance Plant at Illiopolis: commuter transportation, the housing and boarding of workers, his WWII Navy service, and the impact of the plant on Illiopolis.

1 tape, 45 mins., 17 pp. Interview by B. David McCarthy, 1989 OPEN See collateral file

SANGAMON ORDNANCE PLANT PROJECT Welch discusses her employment at the Sangamon Ordnance Plant in Illiopolis: working conditions, security, production, impact on the community, and transportation.

1 tape, 70 min., 15 pp. Interview by B. David McCarthy, 1989 OPEN See collateral file