Scope and Contents Wilson discusses his coal mining experiences in southern Illinois: working with his father, loading coal, wages, cars, mules, a hoisting engineer's duties, boilers, cages, being a boss, accidents, the Depression, roofbolting and pulling pillars, miner's hats and lights, mechanization, undercutting and breast machines, unions and John L. Lewis, ethnicity in the mines, and playing baseball in the minors in Pekin, Illinois. 3 tapes, 150 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1976...

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BATES EXPERIMENTAL ROAD PROJECT Thomas T. and Mary J. Wilson discuss the building of the Bates Experimental Road as well as farm life around Bates and New Berlin, Illinois. They discuss livestock, poultry, stores, and social life with friends.

1 tape, 90 mins., 34 pp. Interview by Jane E. Knepler, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Winkler attended Sangamon State University between 1977 and 1981 to obtain a master’s degree in Gerontology. She fondly remembers Professors Gari Lesnoff-Caravaglia, Jeff Chesky, and Harry Berman. Winkler was a member of the Gerontology Club, Sigma Phi Omega, and the Alumni organization. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project.

Digital audio file, 46 min., 12 pp. Interview by Janice Spears, 2008 OPEN

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Alvin Wise, coal miner, discusses his mining experiences: mining methods before and after mechanization, the mine wars, the Progressive Miners, family life, and life in Tovey, Illinois.

1 tape, 77 mins., 27 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS George Wise, riverboat engineer, discusses boats, the Greene Line, Midwest rivers, cargo, different jobs aboard, and river life.

1 tape, 61 min., 17 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Captain Wisherd, riverboat captain, discusses river experiences and excursion boats on the Mississippi River.

1 tape, 48 min., 9 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1955 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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Witt, German-American, discusses life in Chicago during the early 20th century as a child of German immigrants: parents and family, home life, schooling, work at Swift and Co., marriage and children, German relatives, and a trip to Germany.

3 tapes, 195 mins., 51 pp. Interview by Kimberly Grove, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Wittka, coal miner in Christian County, Illinois, recalls his experiences as a strikebreaker, the mechanization of the mines, accidents, ethnicity, strikes and layoffs, United Mine Workers, and prohibition.

1 tape, 50 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Wittmond, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1955-67, discusses issues and events of his years in the General Assembly: campaign and election, legislative priorities, personalities, Cook County and southern Illinois factions, a ferry project on the Illinois River at Brussels, the Great River Road project, conservation and recreation programs and agricultural issues. He also discusses his years before the legislature:...

Scope and Contents ADLAI E. STEVENSON PROJECT Witwer, lawyer, recalls his association with Adlai E. Stevenson II: the gubernatorial campaign in 1948 and Stevenson's interest in a revision of the Illinois Constitution. Witwer also discusses his own work as chairman of the Bar Association Standing Committee for Constitutional Revision and as chairman for Citizen's Committee for a Constitutional Convention. He also discusses the Gateway Amendment and party politics in relation to the revision of the state...