Coble, James
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bryden, Olive Leone (1896-1988): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B843
Scope and Contents
Bryden, a long-time Springfield resident, recalls her early years in Decatur and moving to Springfield in 1906. She relates stories from her childhood, family life, holiday celebrations, chores, housework, illnesses and remedies, marriage, and raising her own family. She also discusses the city of Spring-field and its transportation facilities, roadways, parks, businesses, social activities, recreations, parks, schools, and neighborhoods. She also discusses the 1908 Springfield race riot,...
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Casey, Lola Eulala Drury (1903-1992): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-C267*
Scope and Contents
Casey recalls Taylorville, Illinois: family and home life, schooling, chores, home remedies, and coal mines. She also recalls Springfield: playing the piano, neighborhoods and holidays.
2 tapes, 180 mins.
Interview by James P. Coble, 1979
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Weitkamper, Reba Alberta (1916-1986): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W438*
Scope and Contents
Weitkamper discusses growing up in Litchfield and Hillsboro, Illinois: family, neighborhoods, holiday activities, and early schooling. She also recalls attending the University of Illinois: professors, courses, dorm life, recreational and social activities. She also describes life in Springfield and Peoria: work at the Illinois State Library, marriage and children, and teaching.
4 tapes, 360 mins.
Interview by James P. Coble, 1978
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date