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Roberts, Charles V. (1910-1983): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R541

Scope and Contents

TELEPHONE PROJECT Roberts, telephone company employee from 1936-72, discusses Illinois Bell, the Sangamon Ordnance Plant at Illiopolis, WWII, and telephone service in Springfield. Roberts also recalls his work for Adlai Stevenson's presidential campaign as a telephone communications expert, train telephone service, and travelling on the campaign trail.

3 tapes, 135 mins., 51 pp. Interview by Gerald Veach, 1973 RESTRICTED: C.V. Roberts and heirs retain copyright. See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photocopies of articles, and materials from the Stevenson campaign.

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Conditions Governing Access

RESTRICTED: C.V. Roberts and heirs retain copyright.

Extent

4.00 items

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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