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Brunner, Harold D. b. 1922: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B836
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PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II
Brunner, U.S. Marine, recalls his experiences as a prisoner of war. He discusses his capture by the Japanese in the Philippine Islands, imprisonment at the Osaka Prison Camp, treatment of prisoners, punishments, living conditions, working with Japanese civil-ians on work detail, prisoners' health problems, and his liberation and recovery. He also discusses some of the lasting effects of his P.O.W experience. 1 tape, 90 min., 25 pp....
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Bryden, Olive Leone (1896-1988): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B843
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Bryden, a long-time Springfield resident, recalls her early years in Decatur and moving to Springfield in 1906. She relates stories from her childhood, family life, holiday celebrations, chores, housework, illnesses and remedies, marriage, and raising her own family. She also discusses the city of Spring-field and its transportation facilities, roadways, parks, businesses, social activities, recreations, parks, schools, and neighborhoods. She also discusses the 1908 Springfield race riot,...
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Bucari, Doris: Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B850D
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SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION
Doris Bucari, former co-chairman of the International Visitors Commission in Springfield, discusses the early days of the commission, its work, visitors from Indonesia and China, and people who worked on the commission.
1 tape, 30 mins., 6 pp.
Interview by Byron Booth, 1990
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Bucari, James b. 1912: Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B850J
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ITALIAN-AMERICANS PROJECT
James Bucari discusses his experiences as an Italian-American: discrimination, organized crime activity in the 1920's and 30's, gambling, Italian businesses and community in the Springfield area, and being accepted into American society. He also relates some of the experiences of his mother. 1 tape, 90 mins., 11 pp.
Interview by John Bucari, 1972
RESTRICTED: Not to be used in any publication. May be read or listened to, but not quoted, cited, or...
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Buckles, Joseph R. (1902-1981): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B856
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Buckles discusses life in the early 20th century in Pawnee, Illinois. He discusses experiences working for the Peabody Coal Company, the Depression, conflict in the mines, and bootlegging. He also discusses the people and businesses of Pawnee, the 1911 riot and hail storm, 1918 flu epidemic, immigrant neighbors, and changes in the town over the years.
3 tapes, 270 mins., 56 pp.
Interview by Joyce Reynolds, 1980
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See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a photograph.
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Budinger, Francis J. (1899-1986): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B858
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Budinger, former president of Springfield's Franklin Life Insurance Company, recalls work with the company beginning in 1923: the life insurance business, former executives, and changes made in the company. He also discusses his involvement in the Rotary Club, Springfield College and its Charles E. Becker Library, fundraising for St. John's Hospital, Prairie Capital Convention Center, and arts organizations. He also discusses his family back-ground, childhood in Chicago, education and early...
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Buechler, Donna K.: Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B860
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Buechler, nurse, discusses her Air Force experiences as nurse in the Vietnam War: serving as a flight nurse between Vietnam and Japan, nursing duties, hospital at Cam Ranh, living conditions, coping with work, feelings toward the Vietnamese people and the war, the anti-war movement, treatment of female Vietnam War veterans, and the lasting effects of the war. 1 tape, 90 mins., 14 pp.
Interview by Charles Hill, 1984
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Bumgardner, Alfred O. (1889-1983): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B880
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Bumgardner, retired auto mechanic, discusses early automobiles, road conditions, effects of the Depression and WWII on the garage business, prohibition, and his sons serving in WWII.
1 tape, 30 mins., 6 pp.
Interview by Virginia Bomke, 1972
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See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a photo of Bumgardner.
Tape also contains ST72 Rolland Stone interview
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Bunch, Charles F. Sr. (1902-1979): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B881
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BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
Bunch, retired state employee, discusses life in Centralia, Illinois as an African American; social conditions and school segregation, gambling and the Emancipation Day celebration. He also discusses Springfield neighborhoods, schools, and businesses in the 1930's and 40's, segregation and discrimination as both a citizen and state employee. He describes racially mixed neighborhoods, his 34 years as an employee of the state with the maintenance department, Illinois...
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Bunn, George W. Jr. #1 (1890-1973): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-B884G
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George Bunn, Springfield businessman, discusses his family's history in Springfield: his grandfather's 1840's businesses, formation of the Marine Bank, and the Springfield Watch Company. He recalls his education at Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and Princeton University, work in New York as a reporter and editorial assistant, WWI service, and Springfield during the Depression. He also discusses his involvement with the Abraham Lincoln Association, his tenure as trustee and president of...
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