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Lidster, Stuart (1907-2002): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-L619
Scope and Contents

ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Lidster, coal miner, discusses his career as a coal miner in central Illinois: his immigration to America from England, family life, the mine wars of the 1930's between the Progressives and the UMW, his jobs above and below ground. Also discusses mine safety, different qualities of coal, and WWI and WWII.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 55 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1985 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Liggins, Clarence (1878-1975): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L626
Scope and Contents BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Liggins, Illinois state employee 1904-48, recalls working for James A. Rose, Secretary of State (1897-1912) and for Governor Henry Horner. Also recalls Springfield in the early 1900's: St. Paul's African Methodist Evangelical Church, discrimination in taverns, African American doctors, the 1908 race riot, and his marriage in 1910. 1 tape, 90 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974 RESTRICTED: May not be used on radio. Transcript...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Lindberg, David P. (1903-1981): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-L640
Scope and Contents

Lindberg, worker on the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad and Mayor of Galesburg 1941-1945, recalls his experiences with the railroad, weather problems, railroad bearings and signals, working conditions, and responsibilities and duties on the train. Lindberg also briefly mentions his family life and his political activities as alderman and mayor.

2 tapes, 90 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Margaret Klusmeyer, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Lindley, Maralee: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L644
Scope and Contents

SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION Lindley, past chairman, describes how the Commission was created and how she became associated with the Commission. Also discusses the restoration of Lincoln's home and street and going to the White House Conference on Children and Youth.

1 tape, 45 mins., 12 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1990 OPEN Tape also includes Annabelle Patton interview

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Link, Rose (1884-1984) and Wilhelmina Link (1892-1981): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L648
Scope and Contents

Rose Link and her sister-in-law Wilhelmina Link discuss the Springfield race riot of 1908.

1 tape, 45 mins., 23 pp. Interviews by Greg Johnson, 1971 RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited or reproduced.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Livers, Gale (1901-1989): Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-L757*
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Livers, coal miner, discusses mining in Fulton County, Illinois and in Montana: wages, accidents and safety, pit mines and strip mines, reclamation, types of coal, union conflicts and violence, Mulkeytown March, mechanization, black lung, and the Depression.

3 tapes, 270 mins. Interview by Nick Cherniavsky, 1977 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Lockhart, Charles S. (1903-1994): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L811
Scope and Contents

BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Lockhart, firefighter, recalls working in the Springfield Fire Department: race discrimination, neighborhoods, churches, and the black community in Springfield; Depression; and employment and politics in the black community. Also discusses work in coal mines and as Springfield Golden Gloves boxing coach.

1 tape, 90 mins., 52 pp. Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Loftus, Katherine Virginia (1919-1999): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-L827
Scope and Contents

Virginia, wife of the late Jack W. Loftus, describes his service in Decatur City government for 25 years as an elected and appointed official: the Council/Manager and Commission forms of city government; city politics; and problems of retirement. Also discusses her life and family in Decatur.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 41 pp. Interview by Mark W. Sorensen, 1978 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photocopies of newspaper clippings on Jack W. Loftus.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Logan, John A. b. 1908: Memoir

 Collection — Container: Folder
Identifier: O-L828
Scope and Contents INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Logan, a retired civil engineer, recalls his early life and education, and discusses his work with the IIAA in the Amazon Valley Program in Brazil: languages, his positions, public health facilities and measures, Brazilians, life, culture, government and the Amazon River region. 22 pp. Interview by James D. Williams, 1985 Donated by the Oral History Research Office, Columbia University, New York RESTRICTED: May be read but not...
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Logan, Willis (Bill): Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-L828W
Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Logan enrolled at Sangamon State University in 1970 at the downtown registration center set up in the Myers Building. He wanted to go into public service and so wanted to attend the new public affairs school opening in Springfield. He was able to take CLEP courses that brought him up to junior level so he could begin his undergraduate degree in psychology. Logan worked for Governor Jim Edgar and several mayors of Springfield, including...
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