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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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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 OPEN See...
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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

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Arnold, John (1950-2012): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AR64
Scope and Contents 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

 Collection — Multiple Containers
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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Arvey, Colonel Jacob (1896-1977): Memoir

 Collection — Container: Folder
Identifier: O-AR89
Scope and Contents ADLAI E. STEVENSON PROJECT Arvey discusses his experiences in Illinois politics during his tenure as chairman of the Cook County Democratic Committee (1946-51) and as Democratic National Committeeman. He recalls his relationship with Adlai Stevenson, Stevenson's presidential campaigns of 1952 and 1956, his gubernatorial administration, support for Stevenson within the party, and the patronage system. Arvey also discusses his own political philosophy and family background. 60 pp....
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Audi, Mary: Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-AU24*
Scope and Contents

PROGRESSIVE MINERS WOMEN'S AUXILIARY PROJECT

See Louise Fassero

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Auditorium Show Files

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Identifier: ##x1z
Dates: Created: 1992-2008; Other: Date acquired: 06/10/2015

Ault, James: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-AU54
Scope and Contents

STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Ault, riverboat musician, recalls his experiences as a musician on board riverboats on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers: music and songs performed, bands and musicians, working conditions, and the cargo transported on the boats.

1 tape, 60 min., 13 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1956 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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Bachrach, Betty Baer: Interview

 Collection — Container: Tapes
Identifier: O-B124*
Scope and Contents

Betty Bachrach discusses family history and life in San Francisco, California, and attending Stanford University; teaching; WWII; courtship and marriage; move to Decatur, Illinois; children and family life; Jewish religion; work with the League of Women Voters and the Decatur Planning Commission; and her retirement and move to Florida.

4 tapes, 360 mins. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1986 RESTRICTED: No legal release. See collateral file: interviewer's notes and edited memoir.

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Center for the Study of Middle Size Cities 13
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Golden, Rhonda 6
Mendelsohn, Syma 6
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Waggaman, P.J. 6
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Howarth, Nelson O. 5
Illinois Board of Regents 5
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Jett, Linda S. 4
Johnson, Walter 4
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