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Cory, Edwin (1883-1980): Interview and memoir

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Identifier: O-C819
Scope and Contents

Cory, native of Mattoon, Illinois, discusses his childhood, parents, school, railroads, and work with Central Illinois Public Service; Depression and sales work; the horse business and racing; and briefly mentions Springfield's Lincoln Theater and fire department. He also discusses living in Chicago: employment with Commonwealth Edison, entertainments, and other jobs.

4 tapes, 360 mins., 93 pp. Interview by Joseph Eby, 1979 OPEN

Dates: Other: Dummy Date