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Cantrall, farmer, discusses rural life in the late 19th and early 20th century near Springfield: family life, a trip to Yellowstone National Park, education, employment, 1908 race riot, WWI, insurance business, hunting and farming.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 44 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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Frances Culver recalls rural farm life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Whiteside County and at Athens, Illinois; growing up near the Mississippi River; chores and life on a poultry farm.

1 tape, 40 mins., 15 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1973 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopies of documents on Indian Point Presbyterian Church in Athens, Illinois.

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Walter Culver, farmer, recalls farming in Menard County, Illinois: chores, livestock, farming mechanization, harvesting, baling hay, moving to a new farm, differences in seasonal work, and changes in farming.

1 tape, 90 mins., 28 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1973 OPEN For collateral file see Frances Culver

Scope and Contents Eden, a resident of Virden, Illinois, discusses the restoration and creation of the Long Nine Museum in Athens, Illinois. He discusses his own background, education, and the development of his interest in Abraham Lincoln. He recounts the history of the Long Nine Building, the problems involved in restoring the building, items that were found during the restoration, financing the project, and the dioramas created for the museum. 1 tape, 90 mins., 26 pp. Interview by Elizabeth...

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Hall discusses her childhood in rural Kentucky, and in Greenview and Athens, Illinois. She recalls the family garden and food preservation, family life and household chores, marriage at age 16, stories from the Jewish community in Athens, WWI homefront, her work as a telephone operator, Depression, job as a hairdresser, and the town and residents of Athens.

1 tape, 85 mins., 33 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Kopp, lifelong resident of Athens, Illinois, discusses local history and early 20th century life: family activities, her education, children's activities, housework, food, diseases, businesses in Athens, changing technology, church activities, her teaching career, and marriage. Also mentions the Long Nine Museum Building, Abraham Lincoln's association with Athens, WWI, WWII, the Depression, and coal mining near Athens. 2 tapes, 135 mins., 45 pp. Interview by Elizabeth...

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Archie McDonald discusses growing up in Athens, Illinois, his WWI experiences in the United States and Germany, his grocery store, and changes in Athens over the years. Also recalls his father's work as a coal miner and farming.

2 tapes, 135 mins., 35 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

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Helen Shannon, lifelong resident of Athens, Illinois, recalls early and mid 20th century life in Athens: early schooling, high school, trains, automobiles, and roads, businesses, coal mines, family life and entertainment.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 38 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1982 OPEN See collateral file

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Herb Shannon of Athens, Illinois, recalls early and mid 20th century life in Athens: family; education in a one room school, businesses, entertainment, and WWII.

2 tapes, 100 mins., 26 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1982 OPEN See collateral file

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Wertheim recalls his livestock business and life in Athens, Illinois in the early 20th century.

1 tape, 65 mins., 20 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1978 OPEN See collateral file