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RADIO PROJECT Farrington, radio personality, recalls anecdotes from his years on the radio, tricks played on fellow announcers, radio programs, rivalry between Springfield radio stations, early days at WCVS, programming at WTAX, Springfield radio personalities, and work as a correspondent for "Voice of America".

2 tapes, 86 mins., 40 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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RADIO PROJECT Harbison, owner of Springfield radio station WTAX, recalls the history of the station, his involvement with its operation, and its personnel. He also discusses radio in the 1950's, radio personalities, FM radio, changes in format, and the impact of television.

1 tape, 54 mins., 21 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a photocopied letter outlining the history of the radio station.

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Isenberger, WWI veteran, recalls his service during the war in France: passage overseas, fighting at Argonne, exposure to chlorine gas, contact with German prisoners of war, and being stationed in Germany. Also recalls his post-war jobs, Depression, his grocery business, and Nauvoo, Illinois. He also recalls his childhood near Niota, Illinois.

1 tape, 63 mins., 29 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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RADIO PROJECT Kay, employed at WMAY in Springfield, recalls his career in radio: early radio experience in the Air Force, jobs at various radio stations, on-the-air anecdotes and practical jokes, work as a television weatherman, competition among stations, advertising, radio personalities, and work and staff at WMAY.

2 tapes, 124 mins., 36 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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Kimball, founder of Nauvoo Restoration, Inc., discusses the restoration of historic Mormon sites in Nauvoo, Illinois. He recalls his medical training, effects of the Depression, his great-grandfather's home in Nauvoo, and the Mormons of Nauvoo.

1 tape, 67 mins., 27 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Krell, Vietnam War veteran, discusses his military service and participation in creating the Illinois Vietnam War Memorial at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield: enlistment, service in Vietnam, being wounded while on patrol, medical attention in the field, return to the states as a war veteran, attitudes towards him, starting the Springfield Chapter of the Purple Hearts, and organizing the effort to build the Illinois Vietnam War Memorial. 1 tape, 90 mins., 25 pp. Interview by...

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RADIO PROJECT Pennington discusses his work as a radio advertising salesman for WCVS in Springfield, the radio sales department, contracts and rates.

1 tape, 45 mins., 16 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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RADIO PROJECT Seigel recalls advertising sales work for various radio stations including WCVS and other Springfield and central Illinois stations.

1 tape, 71 mins., 24 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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Smirnoff, comedian and Russian immigrant, discusses life in the Soviet Union, Russian officials, his career as a comedian, and censorship in the USSR.

1 tape, 15 mins., 10 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1985 RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited, or reproduced.

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Weber discusses rural life in the Midwest from the late 19th century onward: homesteading in Oklahoma, farming in North Dakota, and running a livery stable. He also discusses the people of Nauvoo, Illinois, operating taverns, ranching in the West, and serving on the police force in Hamilton, Illinois.

1 tape, 65 mins., 30 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1972 OPEN See collateral file