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SANGAMON RIVER PROJECT Alfred Gerdes discusses his experiences living near the Sangamon River: wildlife, floods, fishing, alterations of the natural environment, changes in rural life and farming, trespassers and dangers of the river. Also mentions the Sangamon River Improvement Association.

1 tape, 65 mins., 28 pp. Interview by Judith Haynes, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

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SANGAMON RIVER PROJECT Weldon Gerdes, farmer on the Sangamon River near Petersburg, Illinois, and his son Gary discuss living near the river for 50 years, floods, levee construction, fishing and recreation, wildlife, pollution, Springfield's Lake Two, the Sangamon River Valley Organization, and the Green Belt Zone Project of the Army Corps of Engineers.

1 tape, 40 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Judith Haynes, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

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HOME SCHOOLING PROJECT Gergeni discusses her experiences in home schooling: her concerns about her son's education, preparation, acceptance into the Advanced Training Institute of America, adjustments made by her son, and difficulties encountered and overcome.

1 tape, 90 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Linda Moore, 1990 OPEN See collateral file

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Giffin, Springfield lawyer, recalls his education, law practice, political activities and Illinois political figures, corruption in government, the 1973 Supreme Court decision on abortion, prohibition and the Depression. Also mentions Lake Springfield and the state's pension and insurance program.

1 tape, 90 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Gilbert, member of the Illinois Senate from 1961-1973, discusses his political career: issues relevant to southern Illinois; legislative achievements in the areas of education, business, economic development and conservation; legislative and judicial reform; reapportionment; issues of health, welfare, and safety; budgeting; civil rights; ethics; industry and labor relations; transportation and crime. He also discusses his family background;...

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Gilpin, strikebreaker during the coal mine wars, discusses the violence between the Progressive Miners Union and the United Mine Workers Union in the Taylorville area, working conditions and the management at the mines, dangers of being a strikebreaker, and living conditions for the families of miners.

1 tape, 90 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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Glossop, the wife of a member of the Ku Klux Klan, recalls the Klan's activities in Winchester, Illinois during the 1920's and 1930's, particularly the burning of a cross on Brown's Mound.

1 tape, 30 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Dennis Suttles, 1978 OPEN

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Gobel, Christian County coal miner, recalls his duties in the mines, working conditions and hazards, formation of the Progressive Miners Union, mine war violence, and relations between ethnic groups working in the mines. Also discusses his family background as immigrants from Belgium; family living conditions; bootlegging; and the mechanization of the mines. Also mentions John L. Lewis, WWII home front, and black lung disease. 2...

Scope and Contents THE INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Evelyn Goin, married to Lauren Goin, was a member of the International Cooperation Administration, a group working in the area of public safety in foriegn countries. She recalls domestic life in Turkey, Brazil and Jakarta, Indonesia. She discusses living conditions, food, climate, cultural differences, clothing, schools, and the people in the different countries. Also discussed is the Goins' return to Washington D.C.. 24...

Scope and Contents THE INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Lauren Goin, husband of Evelyn, recalls his experiences in Indonesia, Turkey, and Brazil as a member of the International Cooperation Administration. He discusses issues of public safety, police assistance in foreign countries, the importance of political and social order to international stability, and how the program was perceived by Congress and the public. Also mentions support for the Public Safety Program, murder of Dan Mitrione, and...