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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
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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

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Identifier: O-W783
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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

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Identifier: O-W786
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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

Wittmond, Carl (1905-1997): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W787
Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Wittmond, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1955-67, discusses issues and events of his years in the General Assembly: campaign and election, legislative priorities, personalities, Cook County and southern Illinois factions, a ferry project on the Illinois River at Brussels, the Great River Road project, conservation and recreation programs and agricultural issues. He also discusses his years before the legislature:...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Witwer, Samuel W.: Memoir

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Identifier: O-W788
Scope and Contents ADLAI E. STEVENSON PROJECT Witwer, lawyer, recalls his association with Adlai E. Stevenson II: the gubernatorial campaign in 1948 and Stevenson's interest in a revision of the Illinois Constitution. Witwer also discusses his own work as chairman of the Bar Association Standing Committee for Constitutional Revision and as chairman for Citizen's Committee for a Constitutional Convention. He also discusses the Gateway Amendment and party politics in relation to the revision of the state...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Wood, William S. (1923-1995): Interview

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Identifier: O-W850*
Scope and Contents Wood, oilfield geologist, discusses his experiences in the Army Air Force during WWII: enlistment, assignment as a B-24 bomber radio operator and waist gunner, bombing raids in Europe, being shot down and captured in Yugoslavia, and internment at Stalag-Luft IV. He also discusses growing up in Mount Carmel, Illinois and attending Washington University in St. Louis. 4 tapes, 360 mins. Interview by Thomas J. Wood, 1993 RESTRICTED: No legal release. See collateral file: partial...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Woods, Betty: Interview and Memoir

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Identifier: O-W861
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SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION Betty Woods, executive director of the Springfield International Visitors Commission, discusses its creation and organization as well as her duties at the Commission.

1 tape, 45 mins., 12 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1990 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Woods, Betty Tabor and Edward English: Interview

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Identifier: O-W862*
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Betty and Edward Woods discuss the history and business of Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield. They also discuss her father, Walter Tabor, who owned and managed the restaurant; also employees' duties, meals, catering, bakery, and service.

2 tapes, 135 mins. Interview by Jo Saner, 1977 RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited or published. See collateral file: interviewer's notes, partial transcript.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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