Scope and Contents Several Illinois political figures, members of the media, the Illinois State Police, and a teacher recall the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the events which followed. They discuss their reaction to the assassination, the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald, security measures, television coverage, Lyndon B. Johnson, and the findings of the Warren Commission. Chamberlain, William (1931-1972), 1 tape, 13 mins., 7 pp. Coleman, Dale (1929-1983), 1 tape, 13 mins., 7 pp....

Scope and Contents Kamholz, Sangamon State University student in the 1970's, recalls his experiences at the university and his work on the Tenure Decision Committee. He discusses many of the faculty members, President Robert Spencer, SSU's non-traditional environment and curriculum, the Public Affairs Reporting Program, the Twentieth Century Homesteading Project, Spoon River Book Co-op and other cooperatives in the Springfield area, SSU's early housing efforts, and student membership on the Board of Regents....

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Kastelic, daughter of Italian immigrants, discusses the circumstances of her first marriage in which she lived in extreme poverty and was severely abused. She also discusses the mining community near Kincaid, Illinois, mine wars, and the Progressive Miners of America Union.

1 tape, 35 mins., 20 pp. Interview by Sue Paso and Betty Bond, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Katz, member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1965-1983, recalls his family background and accomplishments in the General Assembly in areas of civil liberties, criminal law, regional transportation, public health and safety, automobile safety, consumer protection legislation, education, legislative rules and procedures, and the 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention. He also discusses his family's Russian-Jewish ancestry, his Jewish...

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RADIO PROJECT Kay, employed at WMAY in Springfield, recalls his career in radio: early radio experience in the Air Force, jobs at various radio stations, on-the-air anecdotes and practical jokes, work as a television weatherman, competition among stations, advertising, radio personalities, and work and staff at WMAY.

2 tapes, 124 mins., 36 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Kay, journalist, discusses his work and association with Illinois Governor Dan Walker: campaigning, the famous walk around Illinois, his election in 1972, Kay's duties and challenges as press secretary, Walker's administration, programs, association with the press, finances and budgets, relationship with the General Assembly, and reelection defeat in 1976. 13 tapes, 1100 mins. Interview by Marilyn H. Immel, 1981 OPEN: narrator reserves right to review...

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Keif recalls working at Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield, Illinois for 38 years. She and Woods discuss the restaurant, food, menus, employees, duties as waitress and assistant manager, and customers.

1 tape, 60 mins. Interview by Jo Saner, 1977 RESTRICTED: No legal release. May be read, but not cited, quoted or published. See collateral file: partial unedited transcript. Tape filed under Woods, Edward E. See also W862*

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Keith, central Illinois farmer, discusses early 20th century farm life and agriculture: farm childhood, foods, farming methods, implements, livestock, Christmas celebrations, starting his own farm, Depression, and funeral practices. Also mentions home remedies and women and children on the farm.

1 tape, 90 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Keldermans, a native of Belgium and carillonneur for the Thomas Rees Memoiral Carillon in Springfield's Washington Park, discusses his musical education in Europe; a carillon's construction, casting bells, sound quality and maintenance; playing styles and techniques; composing; effects of WWII on the carillons of Europe; history of the instrument; Thomas Rees, Springfield's carillon, and the yearly festival; and master carillonneurs. 1 tape, 38 mins., 25 pp. Interview by John...

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Keller, a fisherman along the Illinois River in Mason County, discusses fishing, duck hunting, and recalls the sinking of an excursion boat and a levee breaking at Spring Lake, south of Pekin.

2 tapes, 20 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1962 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle