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Robinson, Stuart W. (1903-1983): Interview and Memoir
Stuart Robinson, president of Springfield's Henson Robinson Company, discusses the formation of the company and its metal works, the 1917 fire at the Illinois State Fairgrounds that destroyed the Dome building, and early 20th century life in Springfield.
1 tape, 50 mins., 16 pp.
Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1972
OPEN
See collateral file
Roehrig, Robert (1881-1967): Interview and Memoir
STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS
Roehrig, riverboat captain, recalls his and his father's experiences working on boats on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and his job with the Hartford Fire Insurance Company as a salvage inspector and marine surveyor.
1 tape, 15 pp.
Interview by John Knoepfle, 1958
OPEN: released by John Knoepfle
Roese, Lila (1923-1999): Interview and Memoir
SANGAMON ORDNANCE PLANT PROJECT
Roese, a resident of Springfield, discusses working at the Sangamon Ordnance Plant near Illiopolis during WWII: assembly lines, medical facilities, security, uniforms, accidents, working conditions and wages.
1 tape, 60 mins., 24 pp.
Interview by B. David McCarthy, 1989
OPEN
See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photo
Rohrer, Allen: Interview
Rohrer recalls living in Kentucky: farming, family, home life, Depression, home remedies, military service, Bethel College in Tennessee, and becoming a Baptist minister; moving to Taylorville, Illinois, life as a single father, teaching, role and duties as a Junior High School Principal, and thoughts on education.
5 tapes, 405 mins.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1984
OPEN
See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photos.
Ron Sakolsky Papers
Rose, Dr. Theodore T. b. 1905: Interview and Memoir
BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
Rose, minister, recalls early and mid 20th century Springfield: 1908 race riot, work for the Illinois Foundry, ministry work, building of the Brown Street Church of God in Christ, schools and education in Springfield, discrimination and integration, black businesses, and family.
3 tapes, 180 mins., 62 pp.
Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1985
OPEN
See collateral file
Rosenfeld, Leonard S. (1913-1990): Interview and Memoir
Rosenfeld, Mortimer A. (1911-1999): Interview and Memoir
Rosko, Tom (1903-1993): Interview and Memoir
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Rosko, coal miner, discusses coal mining in Montgomery County during the 1920's and 30's, mechanization, accidents, the Progressive Miners, the Progressive Miners Women's Auxiliary, and unemployment. Also talks about politics and work as Mayor of Witt, Illinois.
2 tape, 150 mins., 47 pp.
Interview by Carl Oblinger, 1985
OPEN
See collateral file
Rotary Club 75th Anniversary Dinner: Interview
Springfield Rotary Club members celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Rotary Club with speeches and discussions of the Rotary Club Oral History Project.
1 tape, 90 mins.
OPEN
See collateral file
See also Springfield Rotary Club Project
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