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Tarro, Joyce (1923-1976): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-T177

Scope and Contents

Tarro discusses the history of the Coliseum Ballroom in Benld, Illinois: events, bands, and the structure of ballroom. She also mentions her family, Pearl Harbor, and the town of Benld. Note: The Coliseum Ballroom burned down in July, 2011. Article from SJ-R regarding the ballroom included in collateral file.

1 tape, 40 mins., 15 pp. Interview by David Logsdon, 1973 OPEN See collateral file: notes and newspaper article on Tarro's death.

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Extent

3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Full text of memoir:

http://www.uis.edu/archives/memoirs/TARRO.pdf

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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