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Wands discusses the mine wars of the 1930's in central Illinois, the Progressive Miners and United Mine Workers, the junior PMA auxiliary, Depression, and violence at Jeisyville, IL.

1 tape, 35 mins., 10 pp. Interview by Georgia P. Rountree, 1972 OPEN See collateral file For tape see Mabee, Edris

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Wanless discusses rural life in central Illinois during WWII: family and rural community in Pleasant Plains, work, war industries, rationing, soldiers stationed in Springfield, and personal observations.

1 tape, 90 mins., 26 pp. Interview by John Cockrell, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Warner discusses her role as head resident ("dorm mother") of Pixley Hall, a women's dormitory at Illinois College in Jacksonville: dorm life, the arrival of students, their work, discipline, and problems; fads, pranks, and activities; minority students; graduation week; Deans and Directors; personal activities; changes; and retirement.4 tapes, 275 mins., 102 pp. Interview by Carol S. Jenkins, 1986 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopies of photos and...

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BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Watson discusses jobs, politics, and the African American community in Springfield, his work for the Springfield Police Department, his political conversion to the Republican party, and the segregation of movie theaters and restaurants.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Wattelet, coal miner, recalls mining at Stonington, Illinois: mechanization, the Mulkeytown march, the mine wars, strikes and violence, PMA and UMW, and problems faced by immigrants.

2 tape, 143 mins., 39 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 RESTRICTED: Narrator does not want his name mentioned in any books, articles, etc. without his permission.

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Wayham recalls rural life in Green and Jersey Counties, Illinois during the late 19th and early 20th century: entertainment, quilting parties, ice cream and box socials, Carrollton High School, courtship, nursing, farm life, people and neighborhoods in Jerseyville, homemade foods, raising chickens, and life in a nursing home.

10 tapes, 475 mins. Interview by Theresa Baker, 1975 OPEN see collateral file

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Weber discusses rural life in the Midwest from the late 19th century onward: homesteading in Oklahoma, farming in North Dakota, and running a livery stable. He also discusses the people of Nauvoo, Illinois, operating taverns, ranching in the West, and serving on the police force in Hamilton, Illinois.

1 tape, 65 mins., 30 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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Weber, writer and journalist, discusses her interest in writing: attending Greenville College, work for Springfield's State Journal-Register, police and legislative reporting, sexism, and writing novels.

2 tapes, 90 mins. Interview by Rhonda Golden, 1983 OPEN: Narrator reserves right to review edited transcript. See collateral file

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Weitkamper discusses growing up in Litchfield and Hillsboro, Illinois: family, neighborhoods, holiday activities, and early schooling. She also recalls attending the University of Illinois: professors, courses, dorm life, recreational and social activities. She also describes life in Springfield and Peoria: work at the Illinois State Library, marriage and children, and teaching.

4 tapes, 360 mins. Interview by James P. Coble, 1978 OPEN See collateral file

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GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Father Weitzel discusses the German-American religious community in Springfield and their feelings toward Germany during WWII.

1 tape, 20 mins., 8 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file