Scope and Contents Madison, a printer and grain elevator worker in Kilbourne, Illinois, recalls life in the early 20th century as a newspaper editor, writer, and publicity agent for circuses and showboats. He also recalls Swain Steamboats, trade press writing, the printing business, the Kilbourne Centennial and press clipping bureau. 2 tapes, 167 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Rosalyn Bone, 1975 RESTRICTED: Open transcript. Tape may not be quoted or cited. See collateral file: interviewer's notes,...

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Mahaffey, podiatrist, recalls family and friends in Marion, Indiana, the move to Springfield in 1912, and the Child Garden at the Ursuline Convent. Also recalls his friends, Mimi Hines and Phil Ford, who were in the entertainment business and the story of their success.

1 tape, 90 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Maietta, Presbyterian minister, discusses life as an Italian in America. Also recalls immigration from Italy, New Britain, Connecticut, Moody Bible Institute, the Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Portuguese Presbyterians, and life as a minister.

1 tape, 30 mins., 11 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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Malmberg, general practitioner, discusses life in Auburn, Illinois: family; medical school at Northwestern, medical practice, his service and accomplishments as mayor, changes in Auburn and in medical practices.

2 tapes, 135 mins. Interview by David Van Lieshout, 1991 OPEN: narrator reserves right to review edited transcript. See collateral file

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BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Mann discusses discrimination in Springfield, race riot of 1908, the Depression's effects on the African American community, and the reactions of local and state officials to black efforts to improve their economic and social status. Also recalls his work for the Illinois Department of Public Welfare, the NAACP, Urban League, and Public Aid Commission.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 35 pp. Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Mans discusses living in a coal mining family in Du-Quoin and Collinsville, Illinois: the Progressive Miners movement, union conflicts, Mulkeytown March, violence, mother's work with the PMA Women's Auxiliary, uniforms, the junior auxiliary, soup kitchens, and the Italian community.

2 tapes, 180 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon and Nick Cherniavsky, 1975 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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Mantowich recalls coal mining experiences in Sangamon County, Illinois: mine ventilation and fire fighting, strip mining, pit committees, mechanization, union conflicts, conflicts with management, organization of the Progressive Miners and their meetings, strikes, violence, March to Mulkeytown, trial of accused bombers, black lung disease, and bootlegging.

4 tapes, 315 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1975 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24 See also M319 Mantowich

Scope and Contents COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Mantowich, coal miner, recalls mining conditions before mechanization, mining methods and practices, and miner-company relations. Also discusses prohibition and the Depression, the Ku Klux Klan, family life, boyhood recreation and experiences, the Lithuanian community in Springfield, work at the Ordnance Plant in Illiopolis and Concordia Seminary. 10 tapes, 830 mins., 3 vols., 381 pp. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 OPEN See...

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BATES EXPERIMENTAL ROAD PROJECT Marr, farmer, recalls farming and rural life in Illinois. Also recalls work on the Bates Experimental Road near New Berlin.

1 tape, 90 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Jane E. Kepler, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Marsh, attorney, recalls his experiences as Special Counsel to Illinois Governor Richard B. Ogilvie (1969-1973). He recounts activities as a chief advisor and trouble-shooter for Ogilvie, dealing with matters such as the institution of a state income tax, fiscal reforms, the 1970 Constitutional Convention, the governor's legislative efforts, transportation projects, and Ogilvie's failed re-election campaign against Dan Walker. He also recalls attending law school at...