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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

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

Rosenfeld, Leonard S. (1913-1990): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Container: Memoir
Identifier: O-R724L
Scope and Contents INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Leonard Rosenfeld, doctor of medicine, discusses his experiences with the IIAA working in Nicaragua: health programs, Managua, drainage projects, people and language. He discusses President Somoza, his rise to power, government and politics, economics, WWII, and Nicaragua's relationship to the U.S. Also recalls his earlier life: education, medical school, and artistic interests. And discusses his more recent work in Saskatchewan, Canada, health...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Rosenfeld, Mortimer A. (1911-1999): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Container: Memoir
Identifier: O-R724M
Scope and Contents INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Mortimer Rosenfeld, doctor of medicine and obstetrics, discusses his experiences working for the IIAA in Brazil's Amazon Valley: health programs and policies, medical training and posts; government and politics, economics, people, religion, and culture; diseases and cures; transportation and travels. Also recalls his early education, time in the Boy Scouts, medical practice and military experiences before the IIAA. Also included is an essay by...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Rosko, Tom (1903-1993): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R731
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Rotary Club 75th Anniversary Dinner: Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-R740*
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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