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At the 50th anniversary reunion of the Class of 1927 of Sacred Heart Academy, Springfield, class members discuss memories of Sacred Heart and their lives since graduation.

1 tape, 90 mins., 57 pp. Interviews by Margaret Monaghan Munn, 1977 Donated RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited, or photocopied. See collateral file: photocopies from 1927 yearbook Dominicus.

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The narrators, charter students at Sangamon State University in Springfield upon its opening in 1970, discuss attending the university during its first years.

1 tape, 60 mins., 25 pp. Interviews by Tom Thorson, 1972 OPEN: see individual names for legal release For collateral file: see "Sangamon State University Project" and also individual names. For tape see Becker, Brian

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Sackey, native resident of Galesburg, recalls early and mid 20th century life: home and family life, the First Christian Church, community and women's organizations, improvements in medicine, trains and automobiles, the Depression and WWII. Also discusses her work as an operator for the Interstate Telephone Company.

3 tapes, 210 mins., 132 pp. Interview by Margaret Klusmeyer, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Saiter recalls early 20th century life in Clark County, Illinois: work on the farm, farming techniques and crops, home and family life, religion, one room school education, holiday celebrations, women's roles on the farm and women's rights.

4 tapes, 235 mins., 99 pp. Interview by Francie Staggs, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Saltiel, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1935-45 and the Illinois Senate 1947-55, discusses his years in the General Assembly: legislation involving the Chicago Crime Commission, unemployment compensation, public utilities and railroads, and health, education, and judiciary legislation. Also discusses his years before the legislature: law school, law practice, running for a judicial position on the Socialist ticket,...

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Sampson, a Scottish immigrant, recalls life in Scotland: education, family, and WWI; travelling to the U.S. on the California; life in America and in Springfield; and WWII.

2 tapes, 180 min., 56 pp. Interview by Jack W. Morrison, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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Sanders discusses late 19th and 20th century life in Pawnee, Illinois: family, the town, coal mining, and daily life. Also recalls experiences as a rural mail carrier and an evangelist.

1 tape, 90 mins., 35 pp. Interview by Joyce Reynolds, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

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Sandretto, Italian immigrant, discusses coming to the U.S., Depression, factory work during WWII, life in Henderson and Gillespie, Illinois, coal mining and the Progressive Miners during the mine wars of the 1930's. She also discusses family photo albums and genealogy.

3 tapes, 270 mins. Interview by Michael E. Alepra, 1991 OPEN: Narrator reserves right to review edited transcript. See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Saner, President of Springfield Marine Bank, discusses the bank and banking throughout the 20th century: the Depression, expanding services, and building planning and development. Saner also compares various other Springfield banks.

1 tape, 90 mins., 18 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Sanford discusses his river experiences as an engineer on steam towboats.

1 tape, 7 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle