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Maria Rancilio, Italian-American, discusses life in Italy, emigration to Herrin, Illinois, her husband's work as coal miner, the Italian community, Depression, her work as a housekeeper, her family, and household chores.

1 tape, 60 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1976 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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Mario Rancilio, Italian-American coal miner, discusses coal mining in Herrin, Illinois: mules, black lung disease, mechanization, union conflicts, hazards, and women in mines. He also compares life in Italy and the U.S.

1 tape, 60 mins. Interview by Nick Cherniavsky, 1976 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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ONE ROOM SCHOOL PROJECT Randles discusses her duties as a one room school teacher in central Illinois.

1 tape, 28 mins, 9 pp. Interview by Jane Stout, 1972 RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited or reproduced. See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Randolph, member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1945-77, discusses his years as a member of the Illinois General Assembly; transportation, education, and municipal affairs legislation; founding University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus; and work with Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Local Governmental Services Commission. Also discusses early life and education in central Illinois and Chicago.15 tapes, 450 mins.,...

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Emery Rawlings, native of central Illinois, discusses life, family, and his frequent moves between Illinois and California: jobs as machinist, railroad worker, and cabinet maker; WWII and work on the A-bomb; and life near Springfield, raising animals and growing fruit.

6 tapes, 360 mins., 84 pp. Interview by Sara Moore, 1984 OPEN See collateral file: photocopies of photos

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Rayson, an independent liberal member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1965-77, discusses his years in the General Assembly: his work with civil rights, public aid, and criminal law legislation; Illinois Family Study and Low Income Housing Commissions; Democratic conventions; women's rights; and leaving the assembly. Also discusses his years before the General Assembly: family, Depression, college education; WWII, law school and early...

Scope and Contents This memoir is a transcript of a program held at the Springfield Art Association on January 23, 1993. Bunn, a banker, Graham, a lawyer, and Springer and Trutter, architects, discuss the histories of Springfield architectural landmarks, including the Springfield Art Association, the Lincoln home, the Dana-Thomas house, the Old State Capitol, various churches, and downtown theaters including the Orpheum. The narrators also recall street cars and trolleys, railroad passenger service, early...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Redmond, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1959-81, discusses his years in the Illinois General Assembly: work on conservation, mass transit, education, crime and corrections legislation; appropriations; various Illinois Governors, and his retirement. Also discusses his life before the assembly: family, work as a photography model, law school and practice, and Du Page County politics. Also recalls his work at the...

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PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II Reilly, a medic during the WWII, discusses his capture and experiences as a POW of the Germans at Stalag XIIA and Stalag XIB; transportation by foot and train; medical care; burial details; and liberation. Also included are photocopies of letters, maps, and an article by Robert M. Bowen, "Hell Train."

1 tape, 90 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Glen Kniss, 1985 OPEN See collateral file

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Rentschler, member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, recalls the church's rituals, activities, choir and members. Also discusses her interest in Springfield theater groups. Rentschler also recalls her training and career in aviation as one of the first licensed woman pilots in Illinois and the training of pilots during WWII.

2 tapes, 130 mins., 34 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbuster, 1982 OPEN See collateral file