Scope and Contents COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Battuello, coal miner, discusses his participation in the Progressive Miners of America, its activities and leaders, and helping to write its constitution; also working conditions in Illinois coal mines of the 1930's, union activities, black lung disease, and the Mulkeytown march. He also discusses living conditions for miners, community response to miners, union leadership, women's support, and violent protests. 4 tapes, 291 min., 77...

Scope and Contents Ide, lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls turn of the century Springfield: social life of its wealthy citizens, downtown businesses, Springfield families and citizens, including the Lanphiers, Vachel Lindsay, and Ide's distant relative Mary Todd Lincoln. She also recalls her service on the board of the Home for the Friendless, survey work for the Russell Sage Foundation, and work with the Children's Service League. Also mentions Jane Addams, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Josephine Baker, and the...