Sullivan, Frank R. (1908-1988): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SU53
Scope and Contents
Frank R. Sullivan, attorney and Springfield native, discusses Springfield in the early and mid 20th century: growing up, neighborhoods, education at Portable School, the creation of Lake Springfield, coal mining, strikes, the clash between the UMW and PMA, his father's work as a mine attorney, prohibition and the Depression, politics, and his work with historic sites and societies. He discusses at length his WWII navy service and work with the Service Recognition Board. Also discusses his college education, visits to Chicago and the 1919 White Sox scandal.
7 tapes, 470 mins., 2 vols., 101 pp.
Interview by Mark Johnson, 1979
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Dates
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Creator
- Sullivan, Frank R. (Person)
Extent
8.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Sullivan, Frank R. (Person)
- Johnson, Mark (Person)
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- Archon Finding Aid Title
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com