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SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB PROJECT Hall, member of the Rotary Club, recalls club activities and members, club offices he has held, and the club's influence on the Springfield community.

1 tape, 45 mins., 15 pp. Interview by P.J. Waggaman, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

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Hall discusses her childhood in rural Kentucky, and in Greenview and Athens, Illinois. She recalls the family garden and food preservation, family life and household chores, marriage at age 16, stories from the Jewish community in Athens, WWI homefront, her work as a telephone operator, Depression, job as a hairdresser, and the town and residents of Athens.

1 tape, 85 mins., 33 pp. Interview by Elizabeth Canterbury, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

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Narrators recall the appearance of Halley's Comet in 1910. They also discuss people's reactions to the comet, stories of poisonous gases, comet pills, and other incidents.

3 tapes, 180 mins. Interview by Charles Schweighauser, 1985 Donated by Charles Schweighauser RESTRICTED: No legal release. See collateral file

Scope and Contents Francis Halligan, successful businessman, pianist, and inventor in the Beardstown, Illinois, area, discusses many aspects of early 20th century life and his pioneering work in aviation. He recalls his invention, the "Halligan plane", an aircraft capable of vertical flight: construction and test flight of the prototype aircraft, aircraft technology, dirigibles, and his experiences at the Third National Aeronautic meeting. He also discusses his family's grocery store and dry goods business,...

Scope and Contents Russell Halligan, grocery owner in Beardstown, Illinois, discusses his pioneering work in aircraft design and other aspects of early 20th century life. He recalls his interest in airplanes and their technology, construction and testing of the "Halligan plane," and outside interest in developing the project. He also discusses early 20th century social activities including Nickelodeons, river-boat shows, and picnics; transportation; WWI and WWII; and the family grocery and dry goods business....

Scope and Contents Charles Ham, Edward Wessler, A.L. Weeks, H.H. WesslerThis memoir is comprised of an interview with four members of the Arenzville, Illinois, town band. They discuss local history, recalling the town's buildings, business, bands, fires, the Opera House, and residents. Other topics include the Civil War, butchering, antiques, and local fires. 1 tape, 45 mins., 21 pp. Interview by Mrs. Oscar Trout, c. 1970 RESTRICTED: The memoir may be read but not quoted, cited or...

Scope and Contents Hamilton discusses her employment in education as well as jobs she has held in traditionally male-dominated fields. She recalls the circumstances which enabled her to work outside the home, and employment during WWII in the area of military intelligence. Other topics include Hamilton's family background, her husband's family background as Russian immigrants, and her work in education, particularly the "More Academically Able" Program. References are made to the Palmer Sanatorium and the...

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Hamlin recalls his years working in the coal mines of Illinois and discusses mine operations and structures, mine conditions, hazards, union activities, wages and working hours, black lung disease, and relations between miners.

1 tape, 29 mins., 17 pp. Interview by H. Dean Campbell, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS PROJECT Hammel, an administrator at Springfield's Lincoln Memorial Gardens in the 1970's, discusses his work experiences, contributions made by volunteers and organizations, and the programs conducted on the grounds. References are made to the ideas of Jens Jensen, wildlife in the garden, the Sierra Club, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts.

1 tape, 90 mins., 27 pp. Interview by Sara Wells, 1985 OPEN

Scope and Contents Hammes, teacher, discusses growing up in Wisconsin: his family, the Depression, and travels; his WWII service in Mississippi; WWII homefront; newspaper publishing; and Civil Service work. He also discusses his education: attending the University of Collegeville in Minnesota and North Texas State University; teaching Indian schools in South Dakota; the teaching of history. Also discusses his study of early Illinois land records, and historical studies and agencies in Illinois. 12...