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Robert Crowley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0004
Scope and Contents

This collection contains day planners belonging to Robert Crowley. These booklets briefly note the topics of meetings and their attendees, notes about courses and student activities, titles of books he read, and travel. Of special note are his notes regarding faculty tenure and union issues. Also, Crowley's 1989 journal records his visit to the People's Republic of China during the months leading up to and including the student protests at Tiananmen Square.

Dates: 1973-1989

Roberts, Charles V. (1910-1983): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R541
Scope and Contents TELEPHONE PROJECT Roberts, telephone company employee from 1936-72, discusses Illinois Bell, the Sangamon Ordnance Plant at Illiopolis, WWII, and telephone service in Springfield. Roberts also recalls his work for Adlai Stevenson's presidential campaign as a telephone communications expert, train telephone service, and travelling on the campaign trail.3 tapes, 135 mins., 51 pp. Interview by Gerald Veach, 1973 RESTRICTED: C.V. Roberts and heirs retain copyright. See collateral...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Robinson, Margaret (1866-1953): Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R563*
Scope and Contents

Robinson discusses her family history and their move to Springfield, Illinois: she describes Springfield as a village, Springfield families, people who traveled West, genealogy, and life in Springfield during the 19th century.

4 tapes, 330 mins. Interview by Stuart Robinson, Jr., 1950 OPEN See collateral file: partial unrevised transcript.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Robinson, Orvetta b. 1921: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R564
Scope and Contents

Orvetta Robinson, Illinois State Museum librarian, recalls early and mid 20th century life in central Illinois: farm life, Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb, rural schools, and work and life in Springfield. She also discusses her job at the Illinois State Museum, its programs, the new building, and museum publications.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 44 pp. Interview by Catherine M. Hillier, 1976 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Robinson, Stuart W. (1903-1983): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R566
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Roehrig, Robert (1881-1967): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R624
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Roese, Lila (1923-1999): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R629
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Rohrer, Allen: Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R636*
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Ron Sakolsky Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0022
Scope and Contents This collection contains the personal papers of Ron Sakolsky relating to his time as a professor of Public Administration at Sangamon State University (later University of Illinois-Springfield) and his community activism. It includes correspondence, newsletters, notes, meeting minutes, and guides relating to healthcare, legal services, government, and housing in Springfield, IL, artwork, and syllabi, readings, and correspondence relating to his time in academia, notably printouts of emails...
Dates: 1971-1997

Rose, Dr. Theodore T. b. 1905: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R720
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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Records 228
Papers 159
Correspondence 139
Reports 135
Sangamon State University 79
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Minutes 65
Newspaper Clippings 62
Flyers/Brochures 58
Photographs 48
Audio Tapes 41
Agendas 39
Committee 37
Newsletters 36
Programs 32
Press Releases 31
Letters 30
President's Office 24
Memorabilia 22
University Assembly 22
Course Materials 17
Speeches 17
Journal Articles 15
Posters 15
Surveys 15
Videotapes 15
Higher Education 14
Reel to Reel Tapes 14
Academic Affairs 13
Book 13
Photocopies 12
Slides 12
University of Illinois at Springfield 12
Faculty Senate 11
Newspapers 11
Transcripts 10
Bills 9
Maps 9
Workshop Materials 9
Awards 8
Community relations 8
Resolutions 8
Statistics 8
Audio CDs 7
Budget 7
Class Schedules 7
Sheet Music 7
Prints 6
Scrapbook 6
Studies, analyses, policies 6
Calendars 5
Films 5
Finance 5
Springfield, Illinois 5
Staff 5
Blueprints 4
Board of Regents 4
Clayville Rural Life Center 4
Contact Sheets 4
General Assembly 4
Ledgers 4
Microfilm 4
Universities and colleges--Faculty. 4
Capital budget 3
Diary 3
Education--History 3
Forums (Discussion and debate) 3
Illinois. Board of Higher Education 3
Note Cards 3
Oral history 3
Radio 3
Video recordings 3
Women 3
Advisory boards in higher education 2
Alumni and alumnae 2
Audits 2
Creative writing 2
Criminal law 2
Education 2
Illinois--politics and government 2
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 2
Lindsay, Vachel, 1879-1931 2
Midwestern United States 2
Municipal government 2
Proof sheets 2
Public history 2
Academic libraries 1
Agricultural museums 1
Alternative education 1
Athletics 1
Children's literature 1
Civil liberties 1
Commencement ceremonies 1
Community Action Program (U.S.) 1
Community activists 1
Community colleges 1
Constitutional law 1
Deeds 1
Economics 1
Environmental agencies 1
Faculty (Education) 1
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Language
English 1854
English, Old (ca.450-1100) 1
 
Names
Academic Affairs 151
President/Chancellor 70
Waggoner, Horace Q. 58
Davis, G. Cullom 48
Knoepfle, John 47
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Herndon, Barbara 41
Corley, Kevin 34
Sangamon State University 26
Student Services 26
Cherniavsky, Nick 24
McPherson, Negil L. (Reverend) 24
Bucari, John 23
Library 22
Williams, James D. 21
Bradley, C. Arthur 17
University Legal Counsel 17
Immel, Marilyn Huff 16
Russel, Henry 16
Faculty Senate 15
Educational Leadership Program 14
Taylor, Marjorie 14
Center for the Study of Middle Size Cities 13
Eberle, Eugenia 13
Kniss, Glenn 13
McCarthy, B. David 13
Saner, Josephine B. 13
Armbruster, Sandra Britz 12
University Relations 12
Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) 12
Hill, Charles 11
Kwedar, Melinda 11
Business and Administrative Services 10
Canterbury, Elizabeth 10
Ortman, William 10
Streitmatter, Rodger 10
Moore, Linda 9
Rhodes, Rex 9
University Relations/Campus Relations 9
Bomke, Virginia 8
Haynes, Judith 8
Horne, Debbie Springer 8
Klusmeyer, Margaret M. 8
University Assembly 8
Vrooman, John E. 8
Booth, Byron 7
Boyer, Peggy 6
Dillon, Mary Ann 6
Golden, Rhonda 6
Mendelsohn, Syma 6
Planning and Development Office 6
SSU Foundation 6
Stout, Jane 6
Waggaman, P.J. 6
Alexander, Brian 5
Campbell, H. Dean 5
Dean of Innovative and Experimental Studies 5
Environmental Studies Program 5
Giesecke, G. Ernst 5
Howarth, Nelson O. 5
Illinois Board of Regents 5
Keiser, John 5
Leamons, Leslie 5
Literature Program 5
MacLean, Kay 5
Welchans, Richard S. 5
Wells, Sara 5
Williams, Elvera L. 5
Bone, Rosalyn L. 4
Breiseth, Christopher 4
Butler, Homer L. 4
Camp, Dennis 4
Cockrell, John 4
Hasara, Karen 4
Headrick, John 4
Hunt, Nancy 4
Institute for Public Affairs 4
Institutional Research Office 4
Jett, Linda S. 4
Knepler, Jane E. 4
Krause, Ron 4
Krohe, Jim 4
Lennon, Mike 4
Marshall, Shirley 4
Nachtwey, Matthew R. 4
Oblinger, Carl 4
Public Administration Program 4
Rountree, Georgia P. 4
Schramm, Mike 4
Schweighauser, Charles 4
Smith, Anna May 4
Stone, Ralph 4
Student Senate 4
Television Office 4
Townsend, Mike (Townsend, Michael Patrick) 4
University of Illinois 4
Van Lieshout, David 4
Wilson, Clifford Keith III 4
Affirmative Action Office 3
Alepra, Michael E. 3
Alumni Association 3
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