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Martin, Jack E. b. 1884: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-M364

Scope and Contents

Jack E. Martin, mechanic, discusses life in the Springfield area in the early 20th century: farming, chauffeuring, Depression, being one of the first African Americans to own and operate a garage, working as a mechanic for the state, race relations, neighbors and recreational activities.

3 tapes, 217 mins., 38 pp. Interview by Jan Smith, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Extent

5.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,3025

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
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Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
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