Staggs, John J. b. 1903: Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-ST13
Scope and Contents
Staggs recalls early 20th century rural life at Cory, Indiana: town life, butchering, church, teenage employment and education. Also discusses working at Sinclair Oil Refinery in East Chicago, the Depression, prohibition, courtship and marriage, his wife's family, a canteen business, and Champaign, Illinois. Also mentions different businesses in Illinois and Indiana.
4 tapes, 315 mins., 80 pp.
Interview by Francie Staggs, 1982
OPEN
See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photographs.
Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Staggs, John J. (Person)
Extent
5.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Staggs, John J. (Person)
- Staggs, Francie Davidson (Person)
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- Archon Finding Aid Title
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com