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Madison, Frank H. (1888-1985): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-M265

Scope and Contents

Madison, a printer and grain elevator worker in Kilbourne, Illinois, recalls life in the early 20th century as a newspaper editor, writer, and publicity agent for circuses and showboats. He also recalls Swain Steamboats, trade press writing, the printing business, the Kilbourne Centennial and press clipping bureau.

2 tapes, 167 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Rosalyn Bone, 1975 RESTRICTED: Open transcript. Tape may not be quoted or cited. See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photocopies of newspaper article on Madison.

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Conditions Governing Access

RESTRICTED: Open transcript. Tape may not be quoted or cited.

Extent

4.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,3004

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