William F. Lee, railroad worker, recalls the different tasks he performed while working for the railroad, different types of railroad engines, and difficulties encountered on railroad runs. Also discusses farm work before he came to Springfield, Springfield businesses, the 1908 race riot, Illiopolis ammunition camp, Camp Ellis, and the Ku Klux Klan.

4 tapes, 303 mins., 65 pp. Interview by Frederick G. Fliege, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Wilkin recalls duties, responsibilities, and trains while working for the Chicago & Illinois Midland, Illinois Terminal and other railroads in the early 20th century in Springfield and central Illinois. Also briefly mentions the Springfield community during the early 20th century.

1 tape, 56 mins., 19 pp. Interview by Frederick G. Fliege, 1973 OPEN See collateral file