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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Harry McDonald, lifelong hoisting and electrical engineer in coal mines, discusses the history of coal mines in Sangamon County, the conflict between PMA and UMW during the 1930's, duties of the hoisting engineer, the belt system in the mine and his education in engineering.

2 tapes, 90 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM McGloon,Democratic Illinois State Senator 1959-1970, discusses his years in the General Assembly and work with the Commission on the Organization of the General Assembly, reapportionment, and legislation dealing with judicial issues, civil rights, environment, crime, and state revenue. He also discusses his years before the General Assembly: family, early years in Chicago, education, WWII, law school, work as Assistant State's Attorney, and...

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McGurk, a Blackburn College student 1968-1971, discusses student activism during the late 1960's and early 1970's, her role in it, effect of activism on Blackburn, public apathy towards activism, moratoriums, black activism, campus issues, accomplishments and impact on the community.

2 tapes, 90 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Don Richardson, 1987 RESTRICTED: May not be quoted or cited without narrator's permission.

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McKiernan, historian, discusses the Restoration Trail Foundation and Joseph Smith Historic Center in Nauvoo, Illinois. He discusses his association with Nauvoo and Mormon history, Nauvoo guides' and interpreters' program, and the Lamoni site.

1 tape, 90 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Richard S. Welchans, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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McMurtry, director of the Lincoln National Life Foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, discusses Abraham Lincoln, his greatness, his qualities, Lincoln myths, and his impact on the South and black Americans. Also discusses the foundation and his duties as director.

2 tapes, 51 mins., 13 pp. Interview by Brian Alexander, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents McNeil, a long-time resident of Beardstown, Illinois, discusses its early 20th century history: social and religious activities, economics, educational facilities, recreation and entertainment; her husband's and brother's WWI experiences and WWII; the railroad strike of 1922; Illinois River and floods in Beardstown; prohibition and bootlegging; and the Depression's effects on the town.4 tapes, 345 mins., 2 vols., 146 pp. Interview by George Ingle, 1987 OPEN See collateral file:...

Scope and Contents THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE PROJECT Meiers, native of Springfield, discusses the city's Jewish community: secular and religious education, Jewish Center activities, work with Temple's Sisterhood, Temple B'rith Sholom, Rabbis and the congregation, anti-semitism, helping the First Congregational Church after their fire, and Zionism. Also discusses her early family life.2 tapes, 180 mins., 70 pp. Interview by Syma Mendelsohn, 1973 RESTRICTED: Open transcript. Tape may not be quoted or...

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HISTORIC SITES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS Meiners, retired Park Service Ranger, discusses her work at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site: stories about Abraham and Mary Lincoln, work with the elderly, programs and the National Park Service. Also discusses family, photography, and retirement activities.

1 tape, 90 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Mrs. Mary Louise Connelly, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Mendelsohn, at the time of the interview was working in Bethesda, Maryland and discusses her experiences at Sangamon State University earning a graduate degree in history after graduating from Brooklyn College in New York. Mendelsohn describes SSU professors Cullom Davis and Chris Breiseth, her experience with oral history, her assistantship with the oral history office, as well as her experience with campus daycare. See also D2/1/3 Alumni...

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Menghini, Springfield businessman and entrepreneur, recalls his business enterprises: SASCO (Springfield Auto Supply Company), real estate, Lake Springfield boathouse concession, and the newspaper Springfield Sun; community involvements: Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, St. James' Trade School, and the Red Cross; organizational memberships, golfing and work with the Rotary Club.

5 tapes, 300 mins., 104 pp. Interview by Josephine B. Saner, 1975 OPEN See collateral file