Scope and Contents SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Bettinghaus, an employee of the Springfield Marine Bank discusses banking during the 1920's, the Depression and WWII; changes which have occurred in the profession, personnel, banking equipment and practices; working conditions, bank location, organization of departments, branch banking, the American Institute of Banking at Springfield College, the 1951 Marine Bank Centennial Celebration, and the closing of the Ridgely-Farmers National Bank in 1932. ...

Scope and Contents SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Bretz, first female officer of the Springfield Marine Bank, discusses her 44 years at the bank working in various capacities, from secretary to bank officer. She relates changes over the years with regard to her own job responsibilities, service to customers, the bank's physical appearance and also discusses conditions during the Depression and WWII, past bank supervisors, and the centennial celebration in 1951. 1 tape, 90 mins., 26 pp. Interview...

Scope and Contents ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT James Bucari discusses his experiences as an Italian-American: discrimination, organized crime activity in the 1920's and 30's, gambling, Italian businesses and community in the Springfield area, and being accepted into American society. He also relates some of the experiences of his mother. 1 tape, 90 mins., 11 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 RESTRICTED: Not to be used in any publication. May be read or listened to, but not quoted, cited, or...

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Bunn, former president of the Springfield Marine Bank, discusses his involvement with the bank beginning in 1928, effects of the Depression on Springfield banks, employees and officers, the 1951 centennial celebration, and the Henry Bunn scholarship.

1 tape, 45 mins., 9 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Willard ("Bunch") Bunn Jr., former President and Chairman of the Board, discusses the history of the Springfield Marine Bank. He recalls changes to the bank building and its services, effects of the Depression and WWII on local banks, employees and bank officers, and "Captain Marine."

1 tape, 90 mins., 13 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file See also R245 Recollections of Old Springfield

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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Cardose discusses Springfield and the Italian-American community: businesses, activities, the Italian Consulate, immigrants, and the Roman Culture Society.

1 tape, 40 mins., 15 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Davison, an employee with the Springfield Marine Bank, recalls working conditions at the bank, effects of the Depression and increased automation, services offered, and the type of work performed.

1 tape, 60 mins., 14 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Ebers, employee of the Springfield Marine Bank, discusses his employment with the Marine Bank: the effects of the Depression and WWII, the Bunn family, and changes over the years affecting the bank building, services, duties and equipment.

1 tape, 60 mins., 18 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT William Frasco, Italian-American, discusses operating a grocery store in Riverton, Illinois, and recalls stories from the Prohibition years and the mine wars of the 1930's.

1 tape, 35 mins., 12 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Gwin, employee of the Springfield Marine Bank and the head of its personnel department, recalls changes over the years to the bank and its services. He recalls setting up the bank's first personnel department, publication of The Mariner, his role in the remodeling of the facilities, 1951 Centennial celebration, employees, and student scholarships sponsored by the bank. He also discusses the role of women at the bank and the Bunn family. 1 tape, 90...