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Williams, T. Harry (1909-1979): Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-W675
Scope and Contents

T. Harry Williams, history professor and Lincoln scholar, author of Lincoln and the Radicals, briefly discusses the significance of Abraham Lincoln.

1 tape, 60 mins., 13 pp. Interview by Brian Alexander, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wilson, John (1889-1973) and Hazel (1889-1977): Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-W694
Scope and Contents

John and Hazel Wilson, African American residents of Springfield, discuss the city, the 1908 race riot, the black community, discrimination, and integrating the theaters.

3 tapes, 270 mins., 42 pp. Interviews by Jim Krohe, 1971 and Castella Henderson, 1973 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's note and photographs.

Dates: Created: 1971 - 1973

Wilson, Roland (1891-1979): Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W697*
Scope and Contents Wilson discusses his coal mining experiences in southern Illinois: working with his father, loading coal, wages, cars, mules, a hoisting engineer's duties, boilers, cages, being a boss, accidents, the Depression, roofbolting and pulling pillars, miner's hats and lights, mechanization, undercutting and breast machines, unions and John L. Lewis, ethnicity in the mines, and playing baseball in the minors in Pekin, Illinois. 3 tapes, 150 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1976...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wilson, Thomas T. and Mary J.: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W698
Scope and Contents

BATES EXPERIMENTAL ROAD PROJECT Thomas T. and Mary J. Wilson discuss the building of the Bates Experimental Road as well as farm life around Bates and New Berlin, Illinois. They discuss livestock, poultry, stores, and social life with friends.

1 tape, 90 mins., 34 pp. Interview by Jane E. Knepler, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Winkler, Sister Arlene: Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-W729
Scope and Contents

Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Winkler attended Sangamon State University between 1977 and 1981 to obtain a master’s degree in Gerontology. She fondly remembers Professors Gari Lesnoff-Caravaglia, Jeff Chesky, and Harry Berman. Winkler was a member of the Gerontology Club, Sigma Phi Omega, and the Alumni organization. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project.

Digital audio file, 46 min., 12 pp. Interview by Janice Spears, 2008 OPEN

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wise, Alvin Amuel (1913-1992): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W754
Scope and Contents

ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Alvin Wise, coal miner, discusses his mining experiences: mining methods before and after mechanization, the mine wars, the Progressive Miners, family life, and life in Tovey, Illinois.

1 tape, 77 mins., 27 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wise, George: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W755
Scope and Contents

STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS George Wise, riverboat engineer, discusses boats, the Greene Line, Midwest rivers, cargo, different jobs aboard, and river life.

1 tape, 61 min., 17 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wisherd, Captain D.W.: Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W757
Scope and Contents

STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Captain Wisherd, riverboat captain, discusses river experiences and excursion boats on the Mississippi River.

1 tape, 48 min., 9 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1955 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Witt, Marie (1907-1988): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W783
Scope and Contents

Witt, German-American, discusses life in Chicago during the early 20th century as a child of German immigrants: parents and family, home life, schooling, work at Swift and Co., marriage and children, German relatives, and a trip to Germany.

3 tapes, 195 mins., 51 pp. Interview by Kimberly Grove, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wittka, John (1915-1996): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W786
Scope and Contents

ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Wittka, coal miner in Christian County, Illinois, recalls his experiences as a strikebreaker, the mechanization of the mines, accidents, ethnicity, strikes and layoffs, United Mine Workers, and prohibition.

1 tape, 50 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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