O. Oral History Collection
Record Group
Identifier: O
Found in 989 Collections and/or Records:
Dinsmore, R.T. (Robert Truman) (1885-1982): Interview and memoir
Collection — Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D618
Scope and Contents
Dinsmore, central Illinois newspaperman and printer, discusses his work on small weekly newspapers he owned and edited in central Illinois and Missouri and his experiences working as a printing foreman for Springfield newspapers the Journal, the Register, the Citizens Tribune, and the Journal Register. He recalls late 19th century life in Nebo, Illinois, including the citizens, businesses, social activities, and transportation including train service, buggies, steamer and packet services;...
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Dixon, Paul E. (1906-1996): Interview and memoir
Collection — Tape et al
Identifier: O-D646
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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Dixon, coal miner, discusses mechanization and other changes in coal mining; working conditions in Peabody mines at West Frankfort and Taylorville; trouble between the PMA and UMW; management and labor relations during the 1930's and 40's; and his service as a pit union committeeman. 1 tape, 89 mins., 22 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
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See collateral file: interviewer's notes, copy of the 1946 UMW By-laws, 1947...
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Do, Phu Hoc b. 1939: Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-D650*
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VIETNAM
Do, Vietnamese immigrant, discusses early life in Vietnam: Japanese occupation during WWII, early education and nursing school, draft into the South Vietnamese Army, work in the Health Ministry, the South Vietnamese government, and immigration to U.S.
5 tapes, 450 mins.
Interview by Charles Hill, 1982
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See collateral file
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Dodge, Ivan (1915-1988): Memoir
Collection — Folders
Identifier: O-D664
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Dodge, visually impaired Bluegrass musician, discusses his childhood on a farm in rural Loami, Illinois: family life, home entertainments and holiday celebrations, his loss of sight, early musical training and influences, education at the Illinois School for the Blind, early radio programming, and ham radios. He also discusses his career in music, performances, children's concerts, radio appearances, other musicians, work as a music instructor and deejay, musical styles and innovations in...
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Dorosheff, Paul b. 1945: Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-D738*
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VIETNAM
Dorosheff discusses his service experiences in Vietnam: enlistment in the Navy, service in Vietnam with Mobile Construction Battalion 133 (Seabees), duties including bridge construction, return to the U.S., and post-war experiences. He also discusses living in Springfield, Illinois. 3 tapes, 270 mins.
Interview by Charles Hill, 1981
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See collateral file: interviewer's notes, maps, letters, Vietnam military news articles, and the 1968 Yearbook of the Mobile...
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Dougherty, Lena (1903-1996): Interview and memoir
Collection — Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D744
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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Lena Dougherty, daughter of an Italian immigrant coal miner and wife of a Southern Illinois coal miner, recalls her family background and childhood near Auburn, Illinois: education, immigrant neighborhood, and marriage. She discusses the problems between the PMA and UMW, the effect on the residents of Tovey, problems faced by the families of miners, violence between unions, the Mulkeytown march, role of the Catholic Church in Kincaid during...
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Downey, William "Smokey" (1910-1987): Interview and memoir
Collection — Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D758
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ILLINOIS STATECRAFT
Downey, a former member of the administration of Illinois Governor William G. Stratton, discusses his work as a journalist, press agent, and legislative liaison for the governor. He recalls some of the legislative events and personalities in Illinois politics, Governor Stratton's 1952 campaign, political appointees, the Orville Hodge scandal, political issues, and the governor's relationship with Chicago politicians. He also describes Springfield in the 1920's and 30's...
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Drennan, Marjorie Black b. 1900: Interview and memoi
Collection — Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D815
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Drennan, the granddaughter of G.V. Black, "the father of Scientific Dentistry", discusses the medical and dental practices of her grandfather, father, husband, brother, and sons. She recalls their education and her education at Illinois College and teaching experiences near Mendon, Illinois. She discusses her family background and growing up near Jacksonville, Illinois, her father's involvement with public health, the Jacksonville Public Health Department, her husband's service during WWII,...
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Driscoll, Charles (1891-1980): Interview and memoir
Collection — Tape et al
Identifier: O-D833
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Driscoll, a lifelong resident of Chicago, recalls the years he was employed as a lamplighter for the city (1903-1906). He discusses his duties, occupational hazards, electrification, and the city streetscape.
1 tape, 40 mins., 15 pp.
Interview by Thomas F. Driscoll, 1979
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See collateral file: correspondence regarding interview
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Dungy, Euphemia (1904-1984): Interview and memoir
Collection — Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D919
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BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
Dungy, African-American nurse, discusses her family background and education at a nursing school in New York, her experiences nursing in Springfield, employment at St. John's Hospital, racial discrimination at the hospital and in Springfield, her neighborhood, Depression, and sheltered care homes.
2 tapes, 170 mins., 57 pp.
Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974
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See collateral file
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