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Warner, Sarah b. 1912: Interview and Memoir
Watson, Harlan (1909-1982): Interview and Memoir
BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
Watson discusses jobs, politics, and the African American community in Springfield, his work for the Springfield Police Department, his political conversion to the Republican party, and the segregation of movie theaters and restaurants.
2 tapes, 120 mins., 24 pp.
Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974
OPEN
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Wattelet, Louis b. 1913: Interview and Memoir
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Wattelet, coal miner, recalls mining at Stonington, Illinois: mechanization, the Mulkeytown march, the mine wars, strikes and violence, PMA and UMW, and problems faced by immigrants.
2 tape, 143 mins., 39 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
RESTRICTED: Narrator does not want his name mentioned in any books, articles, etc. without his permission.
Wayham, Nona (1884-1982): Interview
Wayham recalls rural life in Green and Jersey Counties, Illinois during the late 19th and early 20th century: entertainment, quilting parties, ice cream and box socials, Carrollton High School, courtship, nursing, farm life, people and neighborhoods in Jerseyville, homemade foods, raising chickens, and life in a nursing home.
10 tapes, 475 mins.
Interview by Theresa Baker, 1975
OPEN
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Weber, George (1886-1973): Interview and Memoir
Weber discusses rural life in the Midwest from the late 19th century onward: homesteading in Oklahoma, farming in North Dakota, and running a livery stable. He also discusses the people of Nauvoo, Illinois, operating taverns, ranching in the West, and serving on the police force in Hamilton, Illinois.
1 tape, 65 mins., 30 pp.
Interview by William Ortman, 1972
OPEN
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Weber, Jessica: Interview
Weber, writer and journalist, discusses her interest in writing: attending Greenville College, work for Springfield's State Journal-Register, police and legislative reporting, sexism, and writing novels.
2 tapes, 90 mins.
Interview by Rhonda Golden, 1983
OPEN: Narrator reserves right to review edited transcript.
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Weitkamper, Reba Alberta (1916-1986): Interview
Weitkamper discusses growing up in Litchfield and Hillsboro, Illinois: family, neighborhoods, holiday activities, and early schooling. She also recalls attending the University of Illinois: professors, courses, dorm life, recreational and social activities. She also describes life in Springfield and Peoria: work at the Illinois State Library, marriage and children, and teaching.
4 tapes, 360 mins.
Interview by James P. Coble, 1978
OPEN
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Weitzel, E. (Father) b. 1927: Interview and Memoir
GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT
Father Weitzel discusses the German-American religious community in Springfield and their feelings toward Germany during WWII.
1 tape, 20 mins., 8 pp.
Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972
OPEN
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Welch, Dora (1910-1999): Interview and Interview
SANGAMON ORDNANCE PLANT PROJECT
Welch discusses her employment at the Sangamon Ordnance Plant in Illiopolis: working conditions, security, production, impact on the community, and transportation.
1 tape, 70 min., 15 pp.
Interview by B. David McCarthy, 1989
OPEN
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Weller, Alice: Interview
Weller discusses growing up in coal mining communities in central Illinois; joining the Progressives during the mine wars; gangsters; life in Henderson, Illinois; working in factories; enlistment in the Marines during WWII; and family and post WWII life.
4 tapes, 330 mins.
Interview by Michael E. Alepra, 1991
OPEN: Narrator reserves right to review edited transcript.
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