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Siburt, William E. b.1926: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SI11W
Scope and Contents

William E. Siburt discusses living in Decatur, Illinois; hunting and fishing; and WWII navy service on ships around Africa and Europe.

1 tape, 90 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Ruth Siburt, 1993 OPEN See collateral file Memoir bound with SI11L Siburt, Lou Ann

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Sieber, G. A. (Gus) b. 1863: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SI15
Scope and Contents

Sieber recalls work and stores in late 19th century Jacksonville, Illinois.

1 tape, 10 mins., 4 pp. Interview by Donald Robinson, 1954 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Singer, Spizz #1 (1899-1984): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SI64.1
Scope and Contents

COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Singer recalls Italian miners and the company mining store in Riverton, Illinois, John L. Lewis, 1931 miners' march on Taylorville, and Springfield's business district in the late 1920's.

1 tape, 44 mins., 12 pp. Interview by Rex Rhodes, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Singer, Spizz #2 (1899-1984): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SI64.2
Scope and Contents

RADIO PROJECT Singer, radio broadcaster, recalls the early years of radio, his broadcasting jobs, remote broadcasts, radio bands, dance and other programs, advertising, equipment, and Springfield radio stations. Also mentions working in Canada's Yukon Territory and the influence of television on radio.

1 tape, 90 mins., 44 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Skowera, Michael b. 1948: Memoir

 Collection — Container: Memoir
Identifier: O-SK59
Scope and Contents

Michael Skowera, farmer, discusses the history of the Skowera Farm in Putnam County, Illinois: his ancestors’ acquisition of the farm, the generations who have inherited it, and changes in faming techniques and in the farm itself over 125 years. Also discusses his ownership and the future of the farm.

Memoir, 62 pp. Interviewed by Leanna Skowera, 2001 OPEN

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Small, Curtis G. (1904-1980): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SM18
Scope and Contents

COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Small, editor of the Harrisburg Daily Register, recalls mine wars and violence between the Progressive Miners and United Mine Workers in Illinois; the Sahara Coal Company in Saline County; and descriptions of the UMW and PMA. Also recalls gangsters and gang violence in the 1930's.

1 tape, 63 mins., 26 pp. Interview by Rex Rhodes, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Smirnoff, Yakov: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SM48
Scope and Contents

Smirnoff, comedian and Russian immigrant, discusses life in the Soviet Union, Russian officials, his career as a comedian, and censorship in the USSR.

1 tape, 15 mins., 10 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1985 RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited, or reproduced.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Smith, Charles: Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-SM52
Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Smith enrolled in Sangamon State University in 1971 and earned his master’s degree in business and public administration. A Chicago native, Smith discusses his family background in politics, his previous attendance at Loyola University from which he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, and his military service including a tour in Vietnam. Smith especially remembers Michael Ayers, who acted as his faculty advisor. He recalls the...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Smith, Elbert S. (1911-1983): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SM54
Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Elbert S. Smith, member of the Illinois Senate 1949-57, discusses issues and accomplishments of his years in the General Assembly: constitutional revision, judicial reform, and reapportionment; civil rights, public utilities, and education legislation; the Gateway amendment, aeronautics, military affairs legislation, and conservation issues. Also discusses his years before the General Assembly: family, farming, Millikin University, University...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Smith, Etta K. (1887-1976): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SM55
Scope and Contents

Etta K. Smith, resident of Springfield, recalls Springfield in the early 20th century: businesses, downtown work and wages, and the 1908 race riot.

1 tape, 60 mins., 20 pp. Interview by Ruth Knack, 1976 OPEN

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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