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Robinson, Orvetta b. 1921: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R564

Scope and Contents

Orvetta Robinson, Illinois State Museum librarian, recalls early and mid 20th century life in central Illinois: farm life, Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb, rural schools, and work and life in Springfield. She also discusses her job at the Illinois State Museum, its programs, the new building, and museum publications.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 44 pp. Interview by Catherine M. Hillier, 1976 OPEN See collateral file

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Extent

3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and memoir in the Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,3743

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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