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Sullivan, Frank R. (1908-1988): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SU53
Scope and Contents Frank R. Sullivan, attorney and Springfield native, discusses Springfield in the early and mid 20th century: growing up, neighborhoods, education at Portable School, the creation of Lake Springfield, coal mining, strikes, the clash between the UMW and PMA, his father's work as a mine attorney, prohibition and the Depression, politics, and his work with historic sites and societies. He discusses at length his WWII navy service and work with the Service Recognition Board. Also discusses his...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Sullivan, Herbert (1900-1990): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SU54
Scope and Contents

Herbert Sullivan recalls work and life in Illinois: childhood in Raymond; farming and one room schools; construction in Decatur; WWI Navy service; and working as a truck driver and mechanic in Chicago. Also discusses being an airplane pilot; flying experiences; Tiedt Aviation Company; and also being a musician.

2 tapes, 95 mins., 31 pp. Interview by Don Vanzant, 1984 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Sullivan, Paul b. 1939: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SU55
Scope and Contents

HISTORIC SITES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS Paul Sullivan, curator of the Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site, discusses the home, room decorations, 1860's furnishings, rooms, Mary Todd Lincoln, Lincoln's family and friends, and the Lincoln Home neighborhood.

1 tape, 90 mins., 28 pp. Interview by Mary Louise Connelly McCarthy, 1980 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and Land of Lincoln book featuring photos of the Lincoln Home.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Summers, Margaret b. 1920: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SU64
Scope and Contents

Summers, Executive Director of the Senior Citizens of Sangamon County, discusses the Senior Citizens Center, its establishment, advertising, funding, and its services and activities.

2 tapes, 160 mins., 32 pp. Interview by Judith A. Feurer, 1983 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, flyers, reports and photocopies of pictures of the Senior Citizens Center and Summers.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Summers, Phyllis b. 1917: Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SU65*
Scope and Contents

Summers recalls 20th century Illinois rural life: 4-H club and activities, demonstrations, awards, and trips; home life and family; University of Illinois; teaching; life in Galva and New Holland; marriage; WWII; race segregation; 4-H involvement as an adult; life in Chatham, the Chatham Methodist Church and its activities; family relationships, being widowed, and women's roles.

11 tapes, 565 mins. Interview by Rita Singer, 1984 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Suttles, Dennis: Intervew and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-SU86
Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Suttles, a 1978 SSU graduate and currently a genealogical librarian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, discusses his experiences at Sangamon State University. He obtained a master’s degree in American History and worked in the Brookens Library Archives as an IRAD intern (Illinois Regional Archives Depository). Some professors he remembers include Chris Breiseth, Cullom Davis, and Charles Strozier. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE...
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Sweeney, Tom b. 1900: Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SW35*
Scope and Contents Sweeney, coal miner and lawyer, discusses coal mining and union activities in Franklin and Christian Counties, Illinois: mechanization, wages, importance of coal, union conflicts, the Herrin massacre, violence, the "white card" movement, John L. Lewis, and the mine wars. He also briefly discusses attending Lincoln Law School in Springfield, his law practice in Taylorville, coal miners and the law. 2 tapes, 120 mins. Interview by Nick Cherniavsky, 1977 OPEN For collateral file...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

T. Tape Collection, SSU/UIS Events and Productions, 1970-

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: T-00
Scope and Contents

Tape Collection (1970-current) consists of a variety of topics on video tapes, reel-to-reel tapes and audio cassettes. Topics include the inauguration of President Spencer, the first SSU Commencement in 1972 and other commencement ceremonies, Sangamon River Basin Project, Psychology Today, poetry readings, Festival of Verbal Arts, Gerontology Institute, Black Awareness week, and many others

Note: See Audio/Visual Database (AV db)

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1988

Taft, Esther C. (1909-2004): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-T125
Scope and Contents

Taft, lifelong resident of Rochester, Illinois, discusses early 20th century life in an Illinois country town: growing up and family life in Rochester, businesses, schools, illnesses and remedies, and the first automobiles.

2 tapes, 97 mins., 26 pp. Interview by Jan Smith, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Tagge, George (1907-1998): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-T128
Scope and Contents

ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Tagge, former newspaper political editor, discusses efforts to establish the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, opposition to and support of the project, Chicago and Illinois politics, the Clem Graver kidnapping, and involvement of the Chicago Tribune. Also mentions Illinois State Senators and Representatives, other politicians, and legislative bills.

3 tapes, 250 mins., 43 pp. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1984 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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Library 22
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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
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Canterbury, Elizabeth 10
Ortman, William 10
Streitmatter, Rodger 10
Moore, Linda 9
Rhodes, Rex 9
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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
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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
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