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Brittin, Arthur T. (1899-1974): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B777
Scope and Contents
SPRINGFIELD RACE RIOT
Brittin, a resident of Sherman, Illinois, relates a second hand account of the 1908 race riot. He discusses his uncle's involvement, lynchings and destruction in the city of Springfield.
1 tape, 90 mins., 5 pp.
Interview by Cullom Davis, 1972
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
Britz, Dorothy Steele (1914-1997): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B778.1
Scope and Contents
Britz, daughter of a coal miner, recalls living conditions and family life during the period 1920 through WWII. She describes life growing up in Riverton near the Sangamon River, year-round activities on the river, learning to respect the dangers of the river, her family's first car, housework, and recreation. She also discusses coping during the Depression, towns along the river, coal miners and the Progressive Miners of America in the 1930's, the PMA Women's Auxiliary, life as a young...
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Other: Dummy Date
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
Britz, Dorothy Steele (1914-1997): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B778.2
Scope and Contents
SANGAMON RIVER PROJECT
Dorothy Britz recalls her life growing up on the Sangamon River in the town of Riverton. She discusses work and play on the river, dangers on the water, the flood of 1926, the landscape, plants and animals in the area, and river pollution.
Interview by Judy Haynes, 1980
OPEN
Memoir included in B778.1
See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photocopied pictures, and samples of Britz's poetry
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
Broadcast Services – WSSR Operations Schedule
Collection
Identifier: UA 0085
Scope and Contents
The collection contains musical logs, daily schedules of which programs played when, and a brochure explaining how patrons may support the station.
Dates:
1977-1991
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
Brockmeier, John S. (Reverend) (1894-1976): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B783
Scope and Contents
Reverend Brockmeier discusses his involvement in labor unions, church-union relationships, formation of the Progressive Miners of America, struggles between United Mine Workers and the Progressives, and his work in union arbitration and organization. He also discusses his work with the Springfield community and The Western Catholic newspaper, his WCVS radio program, the formation of the Sacred Heart Credit Union, the Springfield Advertising and Public Relations Club, Depression years in...
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
Broeker, Loreine b. 1911: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B785
Scope and Contents
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Broeker, member of Springfield's First Congregational Church, discusses the events and activities of her association with the church. She recalls Christmas celebrations, Forefathers' Day Dinners, the destruction of the church by fire in 1956, fundraising and rebuilding, support from the religious community, involvement with the choir, church members and leaders, changes in the church building and activities, and women's groups. Broeker also shares her peanut...
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
Brosch, Charles W. Jr.: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B792
Scope and Contents
SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB PROJECT
Brosch, Rotary Club member since 1947, discusses the Roy T. Jefferson Memorial Building project, the Rotary International Golden Anniversary held in Springfield, and his correspondence with a Rotary president from Saigon.
1 tape, 90 mins., 3 pp.
Interview by P.J. Waggaman, 1988
OPEN
See collateral file: correspondence and a draft of Brosch's written memoir
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
Brown, David H. b. 1920: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B811
Scope and Contents
PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II
David Brown, the flight leader of the 79th fighter group, discusses his experiences as an air force pilot during WWII, the African campaign, and Mareth Line bomb-ing; his capture by Italian soldiers, his escape attempts, internment at the Stalag Luft III prison camp near Sagan, Germany; treatment of prisoners and their relations with captors and other allied prisoners of war. He also discusses prisoner's plans for digging tunnels as a means of...
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Other: Dummy Date
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
Brown, Douglas b. 1905: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B812
Scope and Contents
Douglas Brown discusses WWII and its impact on local businesses: war-time restrictions, war-time production, rationing, transportation, ordnance plants and military facilities in and around Springfield. References are made to Pearl Harbor and Victory Gardens.
1 tape, 60 mins., 13 pp.
Interview by Joanne Wheeler, 1972
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
Brown, LeRoy b. 1884: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B813
Scope and Contents
BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
LeRoy Brown talks about his experiences farming, his work as a coachman, discrimination encountered in daily life, the 1908 race riot and its aftermath, Springfield neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and schools.
1 tape, 90 mins., 19 pp.
Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974
OPEN
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
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