Scope and Contents Cooney, resident of Springfield, discusses her interest and involvement with fundraising for Springfield community organizations, including YWCA, World Fellowship Committee, Sangamon County Heart Association, League of Women Voters, Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, Garden Clubs and Women's Club Health Committee. She also discusses her early life and education in Springfield; living in Germany and Austria during WWI; Civilian Defense work during WWII; and church activities.5 tapes,...

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MOWEAQUA COAL MINE Corby recalls growing up in Bethany, Illinois: family, chores, and holidays; marriage and move to Moweaqua; death of her husband in the 1932 Christmas Eve mine disaster; and her life after the disaster.

1 tape, 60 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Debbie Springer Horne, 1994 Donated by the Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum RESTRICTED: May be read, quoted or cited but cannot be reproduced.

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Cordes recalls rural life in Farmingdale, Illinois during the early to mid 20th century and also discusses Immanuel Lutheran Church and German-Americans.

1 tape, 30 mins., 13 pp. Interview by Virginia Bomke, 1972 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains P226 Parker, Mrs. Noel

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Cory, native of Mattoon, Illinois, discusses his childhood, parents, school, railroads, and work with Central Illinois Public Service; Depression and sales work; the horse business and racing; and briefly mentions Springfield's Lincoln Theater and fire department. He also discusses living in Chicago: employment with Commonwealth Edison, entertainments, and other jobs.

4 tapes, 360 mins., 93 pp. Interview by Joseph Eby, 1979 OPEN

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Coutrakon, photographer, discusses photography and art; her parents' interests and attitudes; home life in Peoria, Illinois; interest in astronomy; as well as cameras and film.

5 tapes, 290 mins. Interview by Rhonda Golden, 1983 OPEN See collateral file

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PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II Cowden, an Army infantryman during WWII, recalls enlistment and basic training; combat in Germany; capture and experiences as a German POW; march and boxcar ride to Stalag XIIA; escape and recapture; Stalag IXB; treatment and conditions; liberation and return to U.S. He also discusses veterans organizations.

3 tapes, 190 mins., 52 pp. Interview by Glenn Kniss, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

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Colonel Cleatus J. Cox, Army officer, discusses his West Point education; military assignments in Korea, Vietnam, Germany, and various military installations in the U.S.; changes in the military over the years; his honors and medals; civilian attitudes toward the military; women in the military; his feelings on mandatory retirement; and future plans.

3 tapes, 240 mins., 52 pp. Interview by Constance Bostick, 1975 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photographs.

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Cox, coal miner, discusses his experiences in the mines around Taylorville, Illinois: mine union wars, pit committeemen, mine superintendents, and "dirt gangs." He also discusses his family and childhood in Hamilton County, Illinois.

1 tape, 90 mins., 36 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Joe Craggs, coal miner, discusses the mine union wars, mechanization, mine superintendents, and the hierarchy of jobs in the mines.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 35 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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Wilma Craggs, wife of Joe Craggs, discusses 20th century life in Taylorville, Illinois: family and home life, her childhood, Depression, music, entertainment, and holidays, education in Taylorville schools; marriage, her husband's mine work, farm life, children, community organizations, and a trip to Europe.

5 tapes, 345 mins., 76 pp. Interview by Elsebeth J. Buckley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file