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Longan, Dorothy Dee b. 1914: Memoir
Collection — Container: Folder
Identifier: O-L855D
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INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION
Dorothy Dee Longan, wife of John P. Longan, recalls experiences in Guatemala, Brazil, Venezuela, and Thailand as a woman, wife, and mother. She discusses the challenges of each country with regards to: moving, people, climate, culture, language, living conditions, housing, housekeeping, marketing, church, trips, recreation, friends, and sometimes revolutions and terrorism. Also discusses her family background and experiences, Border Patrol...
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Longan, John P. b. 1914: Memoir
Collection — Container: Folder
Identifier: O-L855J
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INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION
John P. Longan, worked for the International Cooperation Administration (a successor agency to the IIAA) from 1957-73, discusses working in Guatemala, Brazil, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and Thailand: responsibilities, political climate, cultures and customs, public safety and law practices, implementing public safety programs, religions, terrorism, and travel. He also recalls early life, marriage, work with the U.S. government, public...
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Loose, Nell S. (1898-1993): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L875
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SANGAMON ORDNANCE PLANT PROJECT
Loose, a resident of Illiopolis, recalls the construction of and production at the Sangamon Ordnance Plant: the land occupied, housing needs, community reaction, secrecy and security, fear of air raids, and long-term effects of the plant. Also recalls family, schooling, and the contrast between 1930's and 1980's farming.
1 tape, 67 mins., 21 pp.
Interview by B. David McCarthy, 1989
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Lovell, William "Bill" b. 1914: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-L943
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WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT
Lovell, one of eight Union Seminary students who were jailed for refusing to register for the draft during WWII, discusses the repercussions of his protest: trial, sentencing, Danbury Federal Prison, and later effects; also the experiences that led to his refusal: religion, education, and socialist thought. He also discusses his work and career as a Presbyterian Minister at the Cass Community Center, Detroit, Michigan; South Congregational Church,...
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Loving, Lloyd b. 1903: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L948
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BATES EXPERIMENTAL ROAD PROJECT
Loving recalls work testing the Bates Experimental Road near New Berlin, Illinois during the summer of 1922: its purpose, construction, and the reaction of the public. Also discusses tenant farming, farm mechanization, and the community of Loami.
1 tape, 45 mins., 16 pp.
Interview by Jane E. Knepler, 1975
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Lowenstein, Frank (1909-2001): Memoir
Collection — Container: Folder
Identifier: O-L951
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INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION
Lowenstein, medical doctor, discusses his work as a nutrition consultant for the IIAA in Brazil. He discusses living in Belem, his family, language problems, nutrition studies with the Ampa, Tome, Acu, and other Indian tribes, deficiency diseases, government policies, and his work with SESP (Servicio Especial de Saude Publica). He also briefly discusses his childhood and education in Germany, his immigration to U.S., medical practice, and...
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Lowenthal, William b. 1920: Memoir
Collection — Container: Folder
Identifier: O-L952
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INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION
Lowenthal, worked for the IIAA, discusses work in foreign aid programs in Chile, Argentina, and Washington D.C.: administrative and cultural problems, U.S. security policies, economic and technical assistance and development, and political involvement. He also talks about his work with UNESCO in Paris and with the Economic Commission for Latin America. Also mentions family, education, service as a Navy Air Force pilot, and learning foreign...
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Luedecke, Fred C. (1899-1989): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L967
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Luedecke, a Baptist minister, recalls family life in the German community in St. Louis in the early 20th century: social gatherings, games and recreation, music, home, meals, and nature; women's roles and liberation; education at William Jewell College, Shurtleff College and Southern Baptist Seminary; work in the ministry; philosophies; early employment and work as a salesman; libraries; living in Illinois, St. Louis, and New Mexico; transportation; and his own family. Also talks about the...
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Lutes, Terry: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-L976
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ILLINOIS STATECRAFT
Lutes recalls his association with Illinois Governor Dan Walker. He discusses being recruited to assist Dan Walker in the 1972 gubernatorial campaign to research policies, government, and the Ogilvie administration; the 1972 primary and fall elections; Walker's victory and transition to governorship, Walker's character, his appointments and relationship with the Illinois General Assembly and Independent Voters of Illinois; defeat for re-election in 1976; and the...
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Lyle, Horace (1897-1976): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-L988
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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS
Lyle, clerk and river agent, recalls the rivermen, boats, roustabouts, carpenters, wharfs, and wharf workers he encountered on rivers in Ohio and the Midwest. He also talks about boat building and the lumber industry in Cincinnati.
1 tape, 19 pp.
Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957
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