Sudbrink recalls relatives and family life in the late 19th and early 20th century in Virginia, Illinois. Also mentions her first car and Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

1 tape, 45 min., 22 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

James Taylor discusses his relatives, their immigration from Scotland, their work and travels in the United States and settlement in Illinois.

1 tape, 45 mins., 19 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file for tape see Robert A. Taylor

Robert A. Taylor, brother of James, discusses farm life in Cass County, Illinois: farming operations, horse trading, livestock and crops, chores, parents and other relatives.

1 tape, 70 mins., 40 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains James O. Taylor interview

Reina Yowell discusses the town of Virginia, Illinois at the turn of the century: the founding of the town by her great-grandfather Henry Hall, the character and layout of the town, home cooking, early education, and her husband's veterinary practice.

1 tape, 90 mins., 43 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file