Arthur Clough, farmer, recalls early 20th century farm life near Donnellson, Illinois: homemade foods, gardening, beekeeping, wildlife, and curing meat.

1 tape, 90 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Eva L. Clough recalls early 20th century farm life near Donnellson, Illinois: homemade foods and remedies, schooling, home life, gardening and quilting.

1 tape, 80 mins., 28 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Keith, central Illinois farmer, discusses early 20th century farm life and agriculture: farm childhood, foods, farming methods, implements, livestock, Christmas celebrations, starting his own farm, Depression, and funeral practices. Also mentions home remedies and women and children on the farm.

1 tape, 90 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Maurer recalls country life in Cass County, Illinois; farming tasks; home life; social activities; Depression; and WWII.

1 tape, 90 mins., 34 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Montalbano recalls emigration from Sicily, quarantined ships in New York, Springfield life in the early 20th century, WWII and retirement travel.

1 tape, 60 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file: photos

John P. Moore, farmer, discusses his farming operation, working with horses, raising, harvesting, and storing crops, construction and use of farm buildings, the Depression, and caring for the land.

1 tape, 90 mins., 34 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file: photo