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Anderson, Everett (1901-1994): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN21*
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Anderson, coal miner, discusses his coal mining experiences in Southern Illinois working as a trapper boy and pumping water; mining, cutting, drilling, and loading; mules, coal cars, and workshifts; hazards and accidents; changes in mining machinery, and equipment; inspectors; strip mining; and suffering from black lung disease. He also discusses the 1922 riot in Herrin, Illinois, the mine wars, strikes and violence, and union activities. 2 tapes, 180 mins.
Interview by Barbara...
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Anderson, Howard Phineas (1889-1975): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-AN22
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Howard Anderson discusses his great-grandfather, a Revolutionary War veteran, and his father's education and career as teacher and county superintendent of schools. He also discusses his own experiences teaching in small rural schools around Virginia, Illinois, including changes in school curricula, attitudes toward education, school activities, and discipline.
1 tape, 90 min., 23 pp.
Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1973
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Anderson, Lowell E. b. 1921: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN23
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HISTORICAL SITES PROJECT
Lowell Anderson discusses the restoration of the Illinois Governor's Mansion in Springfield during Governor Ogilvie's administration. He recalls the condition of the mansion, contents of the attic, termite problems, and structural changes that had been made to the roof and staircase. He discusses the process of restoration, selection of architects, craftsmen, and furniture, the Executive Mansion Association, project funding, and the construction of the rear addition...
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Anderson, Yeatman (1922-1995): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-AN24
Scope and Contents
STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS
Yeatman Anderson recalls his work as a deputy inspector with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, river boats, dam construction at New Richmond, Ohio and problems prior to the dam's construction. He also discusses towboat experiences, supervising a dredge crew, and conditions for crew members on packetboats.
1 tape, 60 min., 12 pp.
Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957
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Andrews, James W. (1923-1997): Interview
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Identifier: O-AN26*
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Andrews, teacher, discusses family and home life in Quincy, Illinois: Depression, experiences in high school and at Quincy College; WWII service in Europe: Paris, prisoners, combat, the end of the war and return home; race relations; teaching experiences; students; and involvement in theater and writing.
17 tapes, 1190 mins.
Interview by Sally McKenzie, 1989
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Anker, Dorothy (1913-2007): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-AN61
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Anker, retired owner of a Springfield photo studio, recalls her life in Germany prior to WWII, conditions for Jewish people in the 30s, memories of Crystal Night, and the effects of Nazi government policies on her family and their business. She also discusses her training in photography prior to the war, emigration to England and to America, arrival in Springfield, operation of a photo studio, and involvement in the Springfield community. 4 tapes, 360 min., 96 pp.
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Armbrust, Wilda Hayden (1914-1990): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-AR54
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Armbrust recalls her childhood on a farm near Petersburg in Menard Co., Illinois, grade school at Indian Point, butchering, and food preparation. She also discusses nurses training at Deaconess School of Nursing in Lincoln, Illinois, classmates, working at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, her career as a private and hospital nurse, experiences working at a printshop, and recuperation from two broken hips. 2 tapes, 180 min., 41 pp.
Interview by Jean Hauffe, 1987
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Armitage, Katherine b. 1936: Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-AR55
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Armitage, charter member of Sangamon State University library faculty, recalls her interview and hiring, impressions of the university, library staff, curriculum committee, and the opening of the university. She also discusses the temporary library in the Osco building and the early circulation policy.
1 tape, 90 min., 17 pp.
Interview by Cullom Davis, 1975
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Arnold, John (1950-2012): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-AR64
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Arnold, a "Marine Against the War," discusses the development of his political and social beliefs and his decision to enlist in the Marines to learn the truth about the Vietnamese Conflict and organize anti-war sentiment from within the military. He describes training experiences, treatment of recruits, involvement with a military underground paper, lack of training and supplies for troops being sent into war, living conditions at An Hoe Combat Base in Vietnam, and the military's treatment...
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Artis, Orville (1908-1976): Interview and memoir
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Identifier: O-AR76
Scope and Contents
BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
Artis, long-time African American resident of Springfield, discusses his family history, growing up on a farm near Buffalo, and attending a one room school house. He recalls his move to Springfield, conditions for black residents, black businesses, and neighbors. He describes Chicago race riots and conditions after the 1908 Springfield race riots. He discusses his work as an AFL union counselor for building service employees, a contractor laying linoleum, and tax...
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