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Dougherty, Lena (1903-1996): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D744
Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Lena Dougherty, daughter of an Italian immigrant coal miner and wife of a Southern Illinois coal miner, recalls her family background and childhood near Auburn, Illinois: education, immigrant neighborhood, and marriage. She discusses the problems between the PMA and UMW, the effect on the residents of Tovey, problems faced by the families of miners, violence between unions, the Mulkeytown march, role of the Catholic Church in Kincaid during...
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Downey, William "Smokey" (1910-1987): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D758
Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Downey, a former member of the administration of Illinois Governor William G. Stratton, discusses his work as a journalist, press agent, and legislative liaison for the governor. He recalls some of the legislative events and personalities in Illinois politics, Governor Stratton's 1952 campaign, political appointees, the Orville Hodge scandal, political issues, and the governor's relationship with Chicago politicians. He also describes Springfield in the 1920's and 30's...
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Drennan, Marjorie Black b. 1900: Interview and memoi

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D815
Scope and Contents Drennan, the granddaughter of G.V. Black, "the father of Scientific Dentistry", discusses the medical and dental practices of her grandfather, father, husband, brother, and sons. She recalls their education and her education at Illinois College and teaching experiences near Mendon, Illinois. She discusses her family background and growing up near Jacksonville, Illinois, her father's involvement with public health, the Jacksonville Public Health Department, her husband's service during WWII,...
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Driscoll, Charles (1891-1980): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-D833
Scope and Contents

Driscoll, a lifelong resident of Chicago, recalls the years he was employed as a lamplighter for the city (1903-1906). He discusses his duties, occupational hazards, electrification, and the city streetscape.

1 tape, 40 mins., 15 pp. Interview by Thomas F. Driscoll, 1979 OPEN See collateral file: correspondence regarding interview

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Dungy, Euphemia (1904-1984): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-D919
Scope and Contents

BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Dungy, African-American nurse, discusses her family background and education at a nursing school in New York, her experiences nursing in Springfield, employment at St. John's Hospital, racial discrimination at the hospital and in Springfield, her neighborhood, Depression, and sheltered care homes.

2 tapes, 170 mins., 57 pp. Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Dunigan, Agnes (Mrs. James Dunigan) (1900-1989)

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-D921
Scope and Contents

Mrs. Dunigan recalls her husband's duties on the draft board and the WWII homefront in Springfield: rationing, foods, Springfield Civil Defense, and V.J. Day.

1 tape, 45 mins., 13 pp. Interview by JoAnne Wheeler, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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Dunkel, Eugenia: Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-D920*
Scope and Contents

Dunkel recalls 20th century life in Farmingdale, Illinois.

1 tape, 45 mins. Interview by Virginia Bomke, 1972 RESTRICTED See collateral file Tape also contains Juanita Knudson interview

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Dunn, Archibald (1891-1986): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-D922A
Scope and Contents

Archibald Dunn, Cass County farmer, discusses farming in the early 1900's, his family history, mail routes and telephone service, changes in farm technology, railroad, and interurban service to Decatur. He recalls his childhood on the farm, neighbors, family members and former classmates. Reference is made to the opening of Millikin University in Decatur.

1 tape, 90 mins., 31 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Dunn, Catherine (1889-1980): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-D922C
Scope and Contents

SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT. Catherine Dunn, Shawneetown resident until 1919, discusses some of the physical features of the bank ca. 1900. She recalls the town of Shawneetown and some of the social events which took place there. Other topics include Dunn's trip to California.

1 tape, 58 mins., 28 pp. Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978 OPEN See collateral file

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Dunn, Helen: Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-D922D
Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Dunn discusses her experiences attending Sangamon State University. She was a member of the first graduating class in 1972 with a major in Psychology to help her move from being a teacher to a principal in the education profession. She was the Grand Marshall of the UIS Homecoming Parade in 2006, when the Homecoming activities were revived from the early days at SSU. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project....
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