Scope and Contents Narrators discuss their individual experiences during WWII. George Mella discusses his memories of WWII as a young boy in the Philippines and his encounters with Japanese soldiers. Helen Stephens discusses the WWII homefront as a wife and mother in Springfield. Stuart Anderson discusses WWII as a teacher and part-time worker at a war equipment plant in Milwaukee, Minnesota. 3 tapes, 210 mins., 57 pp. Interviews by Hazel R. Muncy, 1993 OPEN See collateral file: filed under WWII...

Scope and Contents Marc Wade discusses his twenty-year experience in the Navy, especially during the Vietnam War as a Navy SEAL in Southeast Asia and as a stateside recruiter. He recalls growing up in Memphis, Tennessee and describes the tense atmosphere of the town on the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed. He discusses his experiences at all-white Catholic schools and recalls the confusion on the day President Kennedy was shot. He reminisces about his father’s experiences in the Navy during WWII. He...

Scope and Contents Waggoner, retired United States Army Air Corps Lt. Colonel, discusses his experiences during WWII: enlistment, aviation training, overseas training in England, service with the 353rd Fighter Group at Raydon, England, fighter missions, bombing tactics and electronic counter-measures, mechanical problems of airplanes, shooting down planes, R&R in America, relations with the British military, other members of the 353rd Fighter Group, and his personal feelings about war.12 tapes,...

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Wagner recalls river life at the turn of the century, catching logs, showboats, and the theater in Ironton, Ohio.

1 tape, 25 min., 10 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Waigausky, coal miner, discusses mining conditions, accidents, and union activities in the Gillespie area. Also briefly discusses communist and socialist parties.

1 tape, 82 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley and Brenda Griffin, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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Waldmire discusses his political activities with the United World Federalists, the anti-Vietnam War movement, the civil rights movement, other political activities and the people involved. Also discusses Knox College, the restaurant business, work in a WWII Army Air Corps Finance Office, and communism.

3 tapes, 195 mins., 41 pp. Interview by Clifford Keith Wilson III, 1978 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and United World Federalists brochures.

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Dan Walker, Democratic Governor of Illinois 1973-1977, discusses his years as Governor: campaigning, his famous walk around Illinois, debates, and issues; the elections of 1972 and 1976; and his administration: budgeting, cabinet and personnel, relationship with the legislature, and accomplishments. He also discusses his life prior to being governor: his naval career, college education, law practice, trial lawyer work, and experience as Deputy Chief Commissioner to the...

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Roberta Walker, wife of Governor Dan Walker, discusses her husband's campaign and election, their effects on family life, the walk around Illinois, life in the governor's mansion, and her own reactions and projects.

1 tape, 90 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Marilyn Huff Immel, 1982 RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited or published. See collateral file

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HOME SCHOOLING PROJECT Wallace, mother of three children, discusses home schooling, justifications, legal responsibilities, a typical day of home schooling, and the benefits of a home school support group.

1 tape, 67 mins., 21 pp. Interview by Linda Moore, 1990 OPEN See collateral file

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Walton, Chief of the Springfield Police Department, briefly discusses his Air Force career in Vietnam, duties in Da Nang, career and duties as a police officer, veterans' organizations, and the American Legion's influence on his life.

1 tape, 45 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Gary L. Maple, 1988 OPEN See collateral file