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Bucari, Doris: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B850D
Scope and Contents

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 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Bucari, James b. 1912: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B850J
Scope and Contents 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...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Buckles, Joseph R. (1902-1981): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B856
Scope and Contents

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 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a photograph.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Budinger, Francis J. (1899-1986): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B858
Scope and Contents 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...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Buechler, Donna K.: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B860
Scope and Contents 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 OPEN See collateral file: article on Buechler in the Illinois...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Bumgardner, Alfred O. (1889-1983): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B880
Scope and Contents

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 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a photo of Bumgardner. Tape also contains ST72 Rolland Stone interview

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Bunch, Charles F. Sr. (1902-1979): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B881
Scope and Contents 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...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Bunn, George W. Jr. #1 (1890-1973): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B884G
Scope and Contents 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...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Bunn, George W. Jr. #2 (1890-1973): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B884G.2
Scope and Contents

SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Bunn, former president of the Springfield Marine Bank, discusses his involvement with the bank beginning in 1928, effects of the Depression on Springfield banks, employees and officers, the 1951 centennial celebration, and the Henry Bunn scholarship.

1 tape, 45 mins., 9 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Bunn, Willard Jr. (1913-2002): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B884W
Scope and Contents

SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Willard ("Bunch") Bunn Jr., former President and Chairman of the Board, discusses the history of the Springfield Marine Bank. He recalls changes to the bank building and its services, effects of the Depression and WWII on local banks, employees and bank officers, and "Captain Marine."

1 tape, 90 mins., 13 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file See also R245 Recollections of Old Springfield

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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