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SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT Elizabeth Lawler, resident of Shawneetown, recalls the design and construction of the Shawneetown Bank, teller's cages, offices, stairway, upper rooms, carriage house, and iron fence. Also recalls bank personnel and the 1937 Ohio River flood.

1 tape, 38 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT Lucille Lawler, a leading local historian in Gallatin County Illinois, discusses the historical background of the bank, and the ownership the bank building and its lot. Also provides information on the people employed or associated with the bank and their descendants. Lawler also discusses the records of the Shawneetown Federal Land District. 2 tapes, 135 mins., 44 pp. Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Clyde Lee, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1939-41 and 1947-67, and member of the Illinois State Senate 1941-45, discusses his early life on a farm, education at Mt. Vernon Township High School, early jobs, entry into politics, service as City Treasurer and County Treasurer, and marriage. He discusses the first years of his career in the Illinois House and Senate; activities and leaders in the House, 1940 State...

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SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT Catherine Logsdon, a Shawneetown native, describes the Shawneetown Bank: its lobby, offices, vault, furnishings, upstairs rooms, apartment tenants, and the bank in the late 19th century. She also mentions family and businesses.

1 tape, 45 mins., 29 pp. Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Robert W. McCarthy, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1954-61 and the Illinois State Senate 1961-1977, discusses his involvement in a variety of legislative issues: reapportionment, abolishment of the death penalty and anti-subversion issues, judicial, legislative, and fiscal reforms, financial institutions, civil rights, and labor legislation. Also discusses the years before election to the General Assembly: family,...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM McGloon,Democratic Illinois State Senator 1959-1970, discusses his years in the General Assembly and work with the Commission on the Organization of the General Assembly, reapportionment, and legislation dealing with judicial issues, civil rights, environment, crime, and state revenue. He also discusses his years before the General Assembly: family, early years in Chicago, education, WWII, law school, work as Assistant State's Attorney, and...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM O'Brien, Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate, 1951-1965, discusses the events and issues of his years in the General Assembly: the 1950 campaign, reapportionment, legislative and judicial reforms, education issues, public aid, and work as Senate minority leader. Also discusses his earlier years: life and family in Chicago, education, DePaul law school, law practice, early political activities, and WWII. He also recalls the years...

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SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT Oldham discusses early 20th century life in Shawneetown, the bank, its interior architecture, offices and tellers; and the 1913 and 1937 Ohio River floods.

1 tape, 90 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Partee, Democratic member of Illinois House of Representatives 1957-67 and Illinois Senate 1967-77, discusses his years in the General Assembly: work with issues such as civil rights, consumer rights, and crime and correction legislation; legislative, judicial, and fiscal reform; public aid, health, welfare, and safety legislation; and work as senate president. Also discusses his years before the General Assembly: family, employment, higher...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Randolph, member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1945-77, discusses his years as a member of the Illinois General Assembly; transportation, education, and municipal affairs legislation; founding University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus; and work with Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Local Governmental Services Commission. Also discusses early life and education in central Illinois and Chicago.15 tapes, 450 mins.,...