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Victor, Devera Rotman. b. 1908: Memoir
Collection — Container: Memoir
Identifier: O-V665D
Scope and Contents
Victor, wife of Benjamin Victor (above), recalls her early years growing up in a Jewish family in the small town of Worden, Illinois, her parents, moving to Edwardsville, attending high school there, her early interest in speech and acting, attending Washington University and the Morse School of Expression in St. Louis, her marriage to Springfield pharmacist Benjamin Victor in 1931, the birth of her children, and the death of her son Michael at the age of 20. She also discusses the...
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W840 Women's Rights Project: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes
Identifier: O-W840
Scope and Contents
WOMEN'S RIGHTS PROJECT
Barbara Dickerman,
Jacqueline Ferguson, and
Karen Hasara.
Narrators discuss their lives during the women’s movement in the 1960s, their opinions of women’s organizations and leaders, and their work for the ERA and in the National League of Women Voters. Hasara (R) is a former Illinois State Representative and Senator and Mayor of Springfield, Illinois.
3 tapes, 150 min., 60 pp.
Interviewed by Margaret Herath, 1998
OPEN
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W893 World War II Project: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-W893
Scope and Contents
Narrators discuss their individual experiences during WWII. George Mella discusses his memories of WWII as a young boy in the Philippines and his encounters with Japanese soldiers. Helen Stephens discusses the WWII homefront as a wife and mother in Springfield. Stuart Anderson discusses WWII as a teacher and part-time worker at a war equipment plant in Milwaukee, Minnesota. 3 tapes, 210 mins., 57 pp.
Interviews by Hazel R. Muncy, 1993
OPEN
See collateral file: filed under WWII...
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Wade, James Marcus “Marc” b. 1954: Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W119
Scope and Contents
Marc Wade discusses his twenty-year experience in the Navy, especially during the Vietnam War as a Navy SEAL in Southeast Asia and as a stateside recruiter. He recalls growing up in Memphis, Tennessee and describes the tense atmosphere of the town on the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed. He discusses his experiences at all-white Catholic schools and recalls the confusion on the day President Kennedy was shot. He reminisces about his father’s experiences in the Navy during WWII. He...
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Waggoner, Horace Q. (1924-1987): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-W124
Scope and Contents
Waggoner, retired United States Army Air Corps Lt. Colonel, discusses his experiences during WWII: enlistment, aviation training, overseas training in England, service with the 353rd Fighter Group at Raydon, England, fighter missions, bombing tactics and electronic counter-measures, mechanical problems of airplanes, shooting down planes, R&R in America, relations with the British military, other members of the 353rd Fighter Group, and his personal feelings about war.12 tapes,...
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Wagner, Thomas: Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W125
Scope and Contents
STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS
Wagner recalls river life at the turn of the century, catching logs, showboats, and the theater in Ironton, Ohio.
1 tape, 25 min., 10 pp.
Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957
OPEN: released by John Knoepfle
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Waigausky, Leo (1910-1993): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W132
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Waigausky, coal miner, discusses mining conditions, accidents, and union activities in the Gillespie area. Also briefly discusses communist and socialist parties.
1 tape, 82 mins., 25 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley and Brenda Griffin, 1986
OPEN
See collateral file
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Waldmire, Edwin (1916-1993): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W146
Scope and Contents
Waldmire discusses his political activities with the United World Federalists, the anti-Vietnam War movement, the civil rights movement, other political activities and the people involved. Also discusses Knox College, the restaurant business, work in a WWII Army Air Corps Finance Office, and communism.
3 tapes, 195 mins., 41 pp.
Interview by Clifford Keith Wilson III, 1978
OPEN
See collateral file: interviewer's notes and United World Federalists brochures.
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Walker, Dan b. 1922: Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W151
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS STATECRAFT
Dan Walker, Democratic Governor of Illinois 1973-1977, discusses his years as Governor: campaigning, his famous walk around Illinois, debates, and issues; the elections of 1972 and 1976; and his administration: budgeting, cabinet and personnel, relationship with the legislature, and accomplishments. He also discusses his life prior to being governor: his naval career, college education, law practice, trial lawyer work, and experience as Deputy Chief Commissioner to the...
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Created: 1981 - 1982
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Walker, Roberta b. 1924: Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W153
Scope and Contents
Roberta Walker, wife of Governor Dan Walker, discusses her husband's campaign and election, their effects on family life, the walk around Illinois, life in the governor's mansion, and her own reactions and projects.
1 tape, 90 mins., 23 pp.
Interview by Marilyn Huff Immel, 1982
RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited or published.
See collateral file
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