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Ahlberg, Merle (1917-1995): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AH47
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Ahlberg, a resident of Taylorville, Illinois during the mine wars of the early 1930's, recalls his family's experiences with the PMA and UMW, working conditions in the mines, mining techniques, and his training of women miners in the 1970's. He also discusses strikes, the differences between the union today and in the 30's, and John L. Lewis.1 tape, 90 min., 11 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
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Aikman, Herbert (Bert) (1878-1977): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AI47
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Aikman discusses his experiences in Macoupin and Montgomery Counties, Illinois; childhood and farm life, one room school education, homemade foods and remedies, his family's log cabin in Hornsby, children's games, hunting, family recreation, and Christmas celebrations. He recalls his first automobile and early transportation, building the Illinois Central Railroad, paving Route 66 and local roads, and electric trolleys. He also recalls businesses in Raymond, Illinois, traveling entertainers...
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Albright, Carl H. (1921-2014): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AL15
Scope and Contents
Albright, retired Air Force Lt. Col., discusses his career in the Air Force, aviation cadet training, European assignments and missions during WWII; return to U.S., discharge, and return to college; reenlistment, and assignment as a nuclear chemist; and retirement. He also discusses growing up during the Depression in Springfield and attending Feitshans High School.
5 tapes, 450 mins., 91 pp.
Interview by Geraldine C. Albright, 1980
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Alepra, Magedline (1913-2003): Interview
Collection — Container: Tapes
Identifier: O-AL25*
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Alepra discusses life during prohibition: gangsters and bootlegging, the Depression, pets, home life, and school; WWII; and coal mine wars in Benld and Gillespie, Illinois.
4 tapes, 330 mins.
Interview by Michael E. Alepra, 1991
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Alexander, John b. 1942: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AL27
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Alexander served as a delegate to Illinois's 1970 Constitutional Convention representing the 52nd district. He discusses his work as a delegate and his feelings regarding public support for the convention. He also recalls the opening of the convention, the election of officers, and convention politics. He describes his duties, committees, chairmanships, Chicago and downstate partisan politics, lobbyists, and public hearings. He mentions Gov. Ogilvie and Paul Simon. 2 tapes, 180...
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Allan, Harper Charles b. 1915: Memoir
Collection — Container: Folder
Identifier: O-AL50
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Allan discusses his experiences life experiences - growing up in St. Louis in a low-income area, attending Kemper Military Academy and later St. Louis University.
He was a pilot during WWII, being awarded the Medal of Honor twice.
He married Judy (Julia Todd) Keys of Springfield, IL and later assumed the presidency of Keyes Insurance Company in Springfield.
73 pp.
Interview by Eugenia Eberle, 2005
Donated by Eugenia Eberle, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dates:
Other: Date acquired: 03/01/2010
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
Allard, Irene (1910-1998): Interview
Collection — Container: Tapes
Identifier: O-AL52*
Scope and Contents
Allard recalls growing up in a mining family in Central Illinois. She discusses her father's work as a coal miner, company houses, stores, and scrip pay; describes miner's lamps and miner's buckets; mining union activities; conflicts between unions and management; organization of the Progressive Miners' of America and her husband's work for the union; and violence, strikes, meetings, and conflicts between the United Mine Workers and the PMA. She also discusses women's roles in mining...
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Allerton, John Gregg (1899-1985): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AL53
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John Gregg Allerton, adopted son of Robert Allerton, an art collector, discusses meeting Allerton at the University of Illinois, his adoption, acquisition of art pieces and statues, home life, landscaping of formal gardens, parties, and distinguished guests. He also discusses the Allerton estate at Monticello, Illinois, the Allerton library, and his friendship with Adlai Stevenson II.
1 tape, 90 min., 26 pp.
Interview by Nancy M. Becker, 1984
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Allison, "Duke" Vern b. 1915: Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AL56
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
Allison, coal miner, recalls working conditions, hazards, pay, and relations between co-workers in Christian County, Illinois. He also discusses work done at the mine, reaction to the Progressive Miners movement, mechanization, and the problems of unemployment and obtaining insurance.
1 tape, 90 min., 15 pp.
Interview by Kevin Corley, 1986
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Alton Area & Jersey County Historical Society: Interview
Collection — Container: Folders
Identifier: O-AL79
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Narrators discuss rural life in the early 20th century near Alton, Shipman, Wood River, Grafton, and Jerseyville, Illinois. They recall family and childhood, one room schools, teaching, early transportation, riverboats, entertainment, farming, and merchandising in Bertman's store. They also recall Civil War stories, poetry, and holidays. The memoir is comprised of individual interviews with the following: Thelma Bartels, Mr. Bertman, Rolland Cook, Mrs. Donham, Eva McKee, and Sarah Pivoda...
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Created: 1980 - 1981
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