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Vasconcelles, Shelby (1909-1994): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-V441

Scope and Contents

Vasconcelles, journalist, discusses the relationship between reporters and political personalities at the Illinois Statehouse: press work and activities, press relations with Governors and with members and staff of the General Assembly; reporters, photographers, and public relations people; and women as reporters. Also recalls growing up in Jacksonville, Illinois, working as a telegraph operator, and moving to Springfield. His also recalls his army service in the Philippines and Korea during WWII.

9 tapes, 630 mins., 2 vols., 141 pp. Interview by Kitty Wrigley, 1979 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photographs.

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Extent

9.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and memoir in the Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,4430

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