Scope and Contents INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Mortimer Rosenfeld, doctor of medicine and obstetrics, discusses his experiences working for the IIAA in Brazil's Amazon Valley: health programs and policies, medical training and posts; government and politics, economics, people, religion, and culture; diseases and cures; transportation and travels. Also recalls his early education, time in the Boy Scouts, medical practice and military experiences before the IIAA. Also included is an essay by...

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Rosko, coal miner, discusses coal mining in Montgomery County during the 1920's and 30's, mechanization, accidents, the Progressive Miners, the Progressive Miners Women's Auxiliary, and unemployment. Also talks about politics and work as Mayor of Witt, Illinois.

2 tape, 150 mins., 47 pp. Interview by Carl Oblinger, 1985 OPEN See collateral file

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Springfield Rotary Club members celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Rotary Club with speeches and discussions of the Rotary Club Oral History Project.

1 tape, 90 mins. OPEN See collateral file See also Springfield Rotary Club Project

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Rowe, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1961-67, discusses his years in the General Assembly: campaigning, public aid, education, civil rights, and reapportionment legislation, and legislative reform. Also discusses his years before and after serving in the the assembly: family, education, Jacksonville, Illinois, polio, WWII, and campaigning for State Treasurer and for Governor James Thompson.16 tapes, 720...

Scope and Contents Royer recalls her work for the State of Illinois: as a typist in the Title Department and a secretary in the Department of Registration and Education; working for Secretaries of State Edward J. Barrett and Edward J. Hughes; the administration of Governor James Thompson; and retirement. She also discusses her work and interest in horses, training stables and horse shows. Also early life in Gridley, Illinois: family, farm life, education and the Depression. Also talks about living in New...

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Rubin de Celis, born in Viacha, Bolivia, discusses life in his native country: childhood and family, high school, the University of San Andres in La Paz, travels, military service, WWII propaganda, revolutions, work for the American Institute, his marriage, medical care and move to the U.S.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 26 pp. Interview and translation by Pablo Rubin de Celis, 1983 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes both Spanish and English.

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BATES EXPERIMENTAL ROAD PROJECT Ruble discusses New Berlin, Illinois, the Depression and businesses in the 1930's. Also recalls the construction of U.S. Route 36 and the impact of paved roads on the area.

1 tape, 40 min., 20 pp. Interview by Jane E. Knepler, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rude, member since 1966, discusses Springfield's First Congregational Church: the 1956 church fire, fund raising and rebuilding the church, and affiliation with the United Church of Christ.

1 tape, 60 mins., 16 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

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MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROJECT Rupel, therapist and administrator of Dix Hall at Jacksonville State Hospital, discusses the establishment of a mental retardation program and community involvement. He also recalls other programs and changes at the hospital.

1 tape, 34 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Rodger Streitmatter, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rynearson, member since 1932, discusses Springfield's First Congregational Church: women's activities, the 1956 church fire and rebuilding.

1 tape, 40 mins., 11 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file