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Alexander, John b. 1942: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AL27
Scope and Contents
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
Scope and Contents
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:
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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
Scope and Contents
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
OPEN
See collateral file: interviewers...
Dates:
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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
OPEN
See collateral file: newspaper articles
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
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Alton Area & Jersey County Historical Society: Interview
Collection — Container: Folders
Identifier: O-AL79
Scope and Contents
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...
Dates:
Created: 1980 - 1981
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
Anderson, Everett (1901-1994): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN21*
Scope and Contents
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
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN22
Scope and Contents
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
OPEN
See collateral file
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Anderson, Lowell E. b. 1921: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN23
Scope and Contents
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
Collection — Multiple Containers
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
OPEN: released by John Knoepfle
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
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