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Fanale, Nick J. Sr. b. 1916: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-F212
Scope and Contents

SANGAMON ORDNANCE PLANT PROJECT Fanale, a Riverton resident, discusses his employment as supervisor at the Sangamon Ordnance Plant in Illiopolis during WWII, and recalls accidents at the plant, transportation, buildings, plant employees, working hazards, storage igloos, and plant security.

1 tape, 54 mins., 26 pp. Interview by B. David McCarthy, 1989 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Fancher, John (1899-1984): Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-F213.2*
Scope and Contents Fancher discusses coal mining in Herrin and Springfield, Illinois, and in Alabama: coal mining work, uses of coal, union activities in Illinois and Alabama, UMW and PMA union conflicts, conflicts with management, organization of the Progressive Miners, union offices and resolutions, meetings, and members; John L. Lewis; the March on Mulkeytown, violence, and strikes. He also discusses growing up in Alabama in a coal mining family, hunting wild hogs, and prohibition. 5 tapes, 450...
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Fancher, John (1899-1984): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-F213
Scope and Contents COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Fancher, Springfield resident, recalls the 1930's coal mine wars in Central Illinois. He discusses his disagreement with the actions of John L. Lewis, being barred from the United Mine Workers Union, formation of the Progressive Miners of America, violence between the two unions, the automobile caravan to Mulkeytown, and violence involving non-union miners. He also recalls mechanization in the mines and the tactics employed by members of the UMW. ...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Farnworth, Earl b. 1925: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-F238
Scope and Contents Farnworth, director of historical interpretation of Mormon sites at Nauvoo, Illinois, discusses his family background, education and early career, restoration and interpretation at Nauvoo, living history, missionaries at Nauvoo, training of interpreters, visitor's experience, plans of Nauvoo Restoration Inc., special events, and the role of the Icarians compared to the role of the Mormons in Nauvoo. 1 tape, 69 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Richard S. Welchans, 1974 OPEN See...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Farrington, Glen (1914-2001): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-F249
Scope and Contents

RADIO PROJECT Farrington, radio personality, recalls anecdotes from his years on the radio, tricks played on fellow announcers, radio programs, rivalry between Springfield radio stations, early days at WCVS, programming at WTAX, Springfield radio personalities, and work as a correspondent for "Voice of America".

2 tapes, 86 mins., 40 pp. Interview by William Ortman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Farrington, Jess Douglas: Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-F249J
Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project J. Farrington discusses his experiences attending classes in accountancy at Sangamon State University, graduating in 1990. He worked at Pillsbury Mills, a local manufacturing plant that helped to pay his tuition. He remembers the helpful professors that enabled the completion of his degree by taking 48 hours in one year because the plant was closing. Doug said that SSU “really opened my mind to things outside of my current realm of...
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Farrington, Lorrie: Interview and Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: O-F249L
Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project L. Farrington discusses her participation in the undergraduate interdisciplinary program in Environments & People, obtaining a teaching certificate, and graduating in the first class from SSU. She returned for a Master’s in English in 1980; her advisor was Communication Prof. Larry Smith. Some of her favorite professors included Norman Hinton, Judy Everson, and Jackie Jackson. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History...
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Fassero, Louisa (1908-1997): Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-F264*
Scope and Contents

Fassero discusses the organization of the PMA and its Women's Auxiliary in Gillespie and Benld, Illinois: controversies, march on the Illinois Statehouse and other marches, and meetings and conflicts of the PMA. She also discusses the Depression and raising chickens.

1 tape, 45 mins. (Fassero segment 27 mins) Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24 Tape also contains Mary Audi and Rosa Koniak interviews

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Feeley, James J. b. c. 1939: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-F321
Scope and Contents

Feeley, executive director of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association in Chicago, discusses the history and development of Logan Square, movement of ethnic groups into the area, changes in the community, and organizations that were formed to promote the growth of Logan Square.

1 tape, 30 mins., 10 pp. Interview by Brent Deland, 1974 OPEN See collateral file: photographs of Feeley

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Feltenstein, Alice (1890-1983): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-F341
Scope and Contents CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Mrs. Feltenstein, member of Christ Episcopal Church of Springfield, recalls stories of the church and its members, the altar guild, women's auxiliary, Sunday school, church building, and changes in the church. She also discusses her family background, marriage, and those who have served as the church's rectors. 1 tape, 90 mins., 27 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbruster, 1981 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a copy of Feltenstein's...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

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