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Chambers, professor of History, discusses her interest and involvement in the National Advisory Committee for Women; the 1977 Houston Conference on Women; President Carter's position on women's issues; and the Equal Rights Amendment.

1 tape, 60 mins., 16 pp. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1985 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Eliska Chanlett, wife of Emil Chanlett, discusses life and work in Brazil and Latin America: relations between Brazilians and Americans, IIAA programs, Amazon Valley program, illnesses, and women's organizations, issues, and rights. She also discusses U.S. foreign policies in relation to social and political issues. She also briefly describes her early life in Czechoslovakia and Switzerland, languages, and employment.25...

Scope and Contents INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Emil Chanlett, sanitary engineer, husband of Eliska Chanlett, discusses his work and experiences with the IIAA. In Bolivia: language training, silicosis survey in tin mines, and work with respiratory hazards. In Brazil: Amazon River, the Amazon Valley project, climate, the city of Belem, the Brazilian people, policies and programs for sanitation and public health, transportation, water supply, and the organization of the IIAA. In Honduras:...

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Chapin recalls Mechanicsburg, Illinois and its origins; transportation by mule, traction, and electric trolley cars; and chautauquas and other community activities.

1 tape, 30 mins., 15 pp. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Chapin discusses attending Sangamon State University in the very beginning when grades were pass/fail or students awarded their own grades, when classes were held at the Leland Hotel in downtown Springfield, and how she took CLEP tests to earn a Master’s degree in psychology without earning an undergrad degree or having taken any clinical psychology courses. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project.Digital...

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Carmen Chapman, teacher, discusses living in Des Moines, Iowa: family and childhood, education at University of Iowa, and teaching in Bettendorf, Iowa. She discusses life in Springfield: working mothers and child care, teaching at Lincoln Land Community College, racial integration in schools, and her political interests and involvement.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 51 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1976 OPEN See collateral file

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Frances Chapman, a lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls the early 20th century there: family life, schooling, businesses, neighborhoods, social activities, 1908 race riot, Illinois State Fair, and horse and trolley transportation. She also recalls her travels.

2 tapes, 135 mins., 57 pp. Interview by Kay MacLean, 1975 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopy of Commerce News, July, 1909 issue.

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MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROJECT Charles, a dietician, discusses employment at the Elgin State Hospital and development of the Master Menu Program. He also discusses Jacksonville State Hospital: work in its dietary department, patients' jobs, and changes in his job.

1 tape, 25 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Rodger Streitmatter, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Russian-born Cherniavsky discusses his youth in China: parents, education, government, and life in Shanghai; The Long March and the communist build-up in China; moving to Tsingtao and the outbreak of WWII; the Japanese invasion and military occupation; foods, rationing, and housing; languages; Boy Scouts; Japanese surrender and American occupation; postwar China; the Red Chinese Army take-over and evacuation of foreign nationals; life and experiences in a refugee camp in the Philippines; and...

Scope and Contents PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II Chittenden discusses enlistment and training with the U.S. Army Air Force as a bombardier; his air combat missions and being shot down; capture by the Germans; life in the prison camps Stalag Luft III, Stalag XIIID, and Stalag VIIA and the long marches to each one; and liberation.2 tapes, 180 mins., 33 pp. Interview by Glenn Kniss, 1989 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopied articles by Chittenden about POW...