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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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Other: Dummy Date
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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
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Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
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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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Other: Dummy Date
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
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
Andrews, James W. (1923-1997): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN26*
Scope and Contents
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
OPEN
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Other: Dummy Date
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Anker, Dorothy (1913-2007): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AN61
Scope and Contents
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.
Interview by...
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Other: Dummy Date
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UIS Archives/Special Collections
Armbrust, Wilda Hayden (1914-1990): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AR54
Scope and Contents
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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Other: Dummy Date
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Armitage, Katherine b. 1936: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AR55
Scope and Contents
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
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Found in:
UIS Archives/Special Collections
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