Scope and Contents Keldermans, a native of Belgium and carillonneur for the Thomas Rees Memoiral Carillon in Springfield's Washington Park, discusses his musical education in Europe; a carillon's construction, casting bells, sound quality and maintenance; playing styles and techniques; composing; effects of WWII on the carillons of Europe; history of the instrument; Thomas Rees, Springfield's carillon, and the yearly festival; and master carillonneurs. 1 tape, 38 mins., 25 pp. Interview by John...

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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Maietta, Presbyterian minister, discusses life as an Italian in America. Also recalls immigration from Italy, New Britain, Connecticut, Moody Bible Institute, the Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Portuguese Presbyterians, and life as a minister.

1 tape, 30 mins., 11 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Menghini discusses family immigration from Italy and Italians and the coal miners' union. Also mentions prohibition and employment with SASCO.

1 tape, 25 mins., 11 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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1 tape, 58 mins., 11 pp.

ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Menichetti discusses immigration from Italy, work as a seamstress, Italian families, Catholic Church, living in Riverton and Springfield, and her husband's work as a coal miner.

Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Fred Olive, employee of the Marine Bank since 1952, discusses duties and responsibilities involved with the bank, accounts, and computerization of operations.

1 tape, 90 mins., 20 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Angeline Palazzolo recalls the Italian community of Springfield.

1 tape, 10 mins., 7 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Paul Palazzolo recalls the Italian community in Springfield, coal mining and his family.

1 tape, 30 mins., 9 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Riley, bookkeeper, discusses the Springfield Marine Bank, the installment loan department, credit ratings, and computerization.

1 tape, 60 mins., 13 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Saner, President of Springfield Marine Bank, discusses the bank and banking throughout the 20th century: the Depression, expanding services, and building planning and development. Saner also compares various other Springfield banks.

1 tape, 90 mins., 18 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Schaefer, bank employee, discusses the Springfield Marine Bank: working conditions, WWII, employees and computerization.

1 tape, 45 mins., 15 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file