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McMurtry, R. Gerald: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M229
Scope and Contents

McMurtry, director of the Lincoln National Life Foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, discusses Abraham Lincoln, his greatness, his qualities, Lincoln myths, and his impact on the South and black Americans. Also discusses the foundation and his duties as director.

2 tapes, 51 mins., 13 pp. Interview by Brian Alexander, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

McNeil, May Carr b. 1898: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M233
Scope and Contents McNeil, a long-time resident of Beardstown, Illinois, discusses its early 20th century history: social and religious activities, economics, educational facilities, recreation and entertainment; her husband's and brother's WWI experiences and WWII; the railroad strike of 1922; Illinois River and floods in Beardstown; prohibition and bootlegging; and the Depression's effects on the town.4 tapes, 345 mins., 2 vols., 146 pp. Interview by George Ingle, 1987 OPEN See collateral file:...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Meiers, Cecile (1911-1995): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M475
Scope and Contents THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE PROJECT Meiers, native of Springfield, discusses the city's Jewish community: secular and religious education, Jewish Center activities, work with Temple's Sisterhood, Temple B'rith Sholom, Rabbis and the congregation, anti-semitism, helping the First Congregational Church after their fire, and Zionism. Also discusses her early family life.2 tapes, 180 mins., 70 pp. Interview by Syma Mendelsohn, 1973 RESTRICTED: Open transcript. Tape may not be quoted or...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Meiners, Eloise: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M477
Scope and Contents

HISTORIC SITES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS Meiners, retired Park Service Ranger, discusses her work at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site: stories about Abraham and Mary Lincoln, work with the elderly, programs and the National Park Service. Also discusses family, photography, and retirement activities.

1 tape, 90 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Mrs. Mary Louise Connelly, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Mendelsohn, Syma R.: Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-M522
Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Mendelsohn, at the time of the interview was working in Bethesda, Maryland and discusses her experiences at Sangamon State University earning a graduate degree in history after graduating from Brooklyn College in New York. Mendelsohn describes SSU professors Cullom Davis and Chris Breiseth, her experience with oral history, her assistantship with the oral history office, as well as her experience with campus daycare. See also D2/1/3 Alumni...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Menghini, William J. #1 (1904-1986): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: M525.1
Scope and Contents

ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Menghini discusses family immigration from Italy and Italians and the coal miners' union. Also mentions prohibition and employment with SASCO.

1 tape, 25 mins., 11 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Menghini, William J. #2 (1904-1986): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M525.2
Scope and Contents

Menghini, Springfield businessman and entrepreneur, recalls his business enterprises: SASCO (Springfield Auto Supply Company), real estate, Lake Springfield boathouse concession, and the newspaper Springfield Sun; community involvements: Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, St. James' Trade School, and the Red Cross; organizational memberships, golfing and work with the Rotary Club.

5 tapes, 300 mins., 104 pp. Interview by Josephine B. Saner, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Menichetti, Giuliana (1885-1977): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M526
Scope and Contents

1 tape, 58 mins., 11 pp.

ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Menichetti discusses immigration from Italy, work as a seamstress, Italian families, Catholic Church, living in Riverton and Springfield, and her husband's work as a coal miner.

Interview by John Bucari, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Menke, John W. (1880-1968): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M527
Scope and Contents

STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Menke discusses the showboat entertainment business on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, showboats, the agent's work, scripts and casting, and St. Louis.

1 tape, memoir 15 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: Released by John Knoepfle

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Meritt, Fred (1912-1976): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-M545
Scope and Contents

Meritt, native resident of Wayne County, Illinois, discusses his knowledge of the Shelton family and gang: gangster activities, gambling and bootlegging, killings and shooting, gang feuds and harassment of neighbors in Wayne County. Also discusses the departure of the Sheltons and his neighbor Charlie Harris.

6 tapes, 270 mins., 93 pp. Interview by John David Moreland, 1974 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photo, articles on the Sheltons.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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