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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Schletker, riverboat worker, discusses his river experiences on coal barges: bugs and rats, mills and logs, lighthouses and navigation lights on the river, lock and dams, and the weather.

Memoir, 38 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Schmidt discusses being a German-American living in Springfield during WWII: her family, Adolf Hitler's rise to power and the reaction of the German-American community.

1 tape, 40 mins., 10 pp. Interview by L. L. Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file For tape see Father Joseph Miller

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Schneider discusses her husband's coal mining work in central Illinois: organization of the Progressive Miners, union conflicts, work with the PMA Women's Auxiliary, uniforms, and meetings, the junior auxiliary, mine shutdowns, work in a clothing factory, and raising chickens.

1 tape, 80 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

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Schoening recalls working as a seamstress for Illinois Governors John Tanner and Richard Yates at the turn of the 20th century. She also recalls attendance at Springfield's Christ Episcopal Church: choirs, sewing groups, nickel dinners and other church members.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Betty Leinicke, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Schoening, a lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls her Episcopalian religious attendance at Christ Episcoal Church: women's auxiliary; building of the church; and other church members. She also recalls early 20th century Springfield; Chatham cemetery; and the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Sandra Armbruster, 1984 OPEN See collateral file

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GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Schoenrock recalls WWII and the German-American community's reaction to the war. Also recalls experience with German prisoners while serving with the Navy during WWII.

1 tape, 30 mins., 10 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN For tape see Walter Baumhardt See collateral file

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Schroll, artist and printer, recalls his experiences on the Illinois River: riverboats, family and early childhood, school years, photography, WWII, newspaper reporting, the Apollo 11 moon mission and his philosophies of art, life, and religion.

10 tapes., 600 mins., 117 pp. Interview by Leslie Wright, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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Schrom, immigrant from Austria, discusses her medical education, internship, and her pediatric residency and training in Austria and in the United States. She also recalls work at St. John's Hospital Perinatal Center in Springfield, outreach programs and regional centers.

1 tape, 90 mins., 31 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1976 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Schull discusses his coal mining career around Illinois: digging coal and driving mules in Vermillion County, working as a mine manager and inspector in southern Illinois, duties as director of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals, mining conditions, hazards, and safety, mechanization, roofbolting, equipment, the coal industry, conflicts with between unions and management, conflicts between unions, the Mulkeytown March, mine closings, and changes in mining. 3 tapes, 270...

Scope and Contents Schuppe discusses Illinois life during the 20th century: his experiences as a UPI reporter in the 1930's; work as executive secretary to Lieutenant Governor John Stelle in 1937; public relations work for the National Guard, 1941-56; public information supervisor of Illinois Division of Highways 1956-72; work organizing Governor William Stratton's campaign in 1956; impressions of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman; mining conditions and John L. Lewis; memories of Charles Lindbergh; and...