Scope and Contents Armbrust recalls her childhood on a farm near Petersburg in Menard Co., Illinois, grade school at Indian Point, butchering, and food preparation. She also discusses nurses training at Deaconess School of Nursing in Lincoln, Illinois, classmates, working at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, her career as a private and hospital nurse, experiences working at a printshop, and recuperation from two broken hips. 2 tapes, 180 min., 41 pp. Interview by Jean Hauffe, 1987 OPEN See...

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Armitage, charter member of Sangamon State University library faculty, recalls her interview and hiring, impressions of the university, library staff, curriculum committee, and the opening of the university. She also discusses the temporary library in the Osco building and the early circulation policy.

1 tape, 90 min., 17 pp. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Arnold, a "Marine Against the War," discusses the development of his political and social beliefs and his decision to enlist in the Marines to learn the truth about the Vietnamese Conflict and organize anti-war sentiment from within the military. He describes training experiences, treatment of recruits, involvement with a military underground paper, lack of training and supplies for troops being sent into war, living conditions at An Hoe Combat Base in Vietnam, and the military's treatment...

Scope and Contents BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Artis, long-time African American resident of Springfield, discusses his family history, growing up on a farm near Buffalo, and attending a one room school house. He recalls his move to Springfield, conditions for black residents, black businesses, and neighbors. He describes Chicago race riots and conditions after the 1908 Springfield race riots. He discusses his work as an AFL union counselor for building service employees, a contractor laying linoleum, and tax...

Scope and Contents ADLAI E. STEVENSON PROJECT Arvey discusses his experiences in Illinois politics during his tenure as chairman of the Cook County Democratic Committee (1946-51) and as Democratic National Committeeman. He recalls his relationship with Adlai Stevenson, Stevenson's presidential campaigns of 1952 and 1956, his gubernatorial administration, support for Stevenson within the party, and the patronage system. Arvey also discusses his own political philosophy and family background. 60 pp....

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PROGRESSIVE MINERS WOMEN'S AUXILIARY PROJECT

See Louise Fassero

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Ault, riverboat musician, recalls his experiences as a musician on board riverboats on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers: music and songs performed, bands and musicians, working conditions, and the cargo transported on the boats.

1 tape, 60 min., 13 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1956 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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Betty Bachrach discusses family history and life in San Francisco, California, and attending Stanford University; teaching; WWII; courtship and marriage; move to Decatur, Illinois; children and family life; Jewish religion; work with the League of Women Voters and the Decatur Planning Commission; and her retirement and move to Florida.

4 tapes, 360 mins. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1986 RESTRICTED: No legal release. See collateral file: interviewer's notes and edited memoir.

Scope and Contents Henry Bachrach discusses his family's clothing store in Decatur, Illinois: its founding, merchandise, sales, credit system, effect of the Depression, departments, finances, employees, advertising, and branch stores. He also discusses his family history and life in Decatur: childhood and school, WWII Army service, anti-Semitism, and travels to Africa and Asia. 11 tapes, 665 mins., 280 pp. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1986 RESTRICTED: No legal release. See collateral file:...