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Hopley, James (1888-1988): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-H778*
Scope and Contents
Hopley, coal miner, discusses mining in central Illinois: the organization of the Progressive Miners of America, union conflicts and mine wars, the Mulkeytown March, strikes, bargaining conditions, contracts, and mechanization. He also discusses coal mining in England: work as a lamp carrier, pony driver, clay picker; hazards; and emigration to the U.S.
4 tapes, 315 mins.
Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1975
OPEN
For collateral file see J9/5/24
Dates:
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Horn, Elsie: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H783E
Scope and Contents
Horn, a housekeeper at the Charles E. Becker Library at Springfield College, discusses her employment there and some of her co-workers.
1 tape, 10 mins., 4 pp.
Interview by Tamba M. Baleh, 1975
OPEN
Dates:
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Horn, Franklin G. (1904-1984): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-H784*
Scope and Contents
Horn, life-long resident of Springfield, describes working for his uncle's Sign and Posting System business and then creating his own sign business. He also discusses his family, neighborhoods, recreation, race discrimination, and schooling.
4 tapes, 360 mins.
Interview by James P. Coble, 1978
OPEN
See collateral file
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Horner, Henry “Hap” b. 1924: Video interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-H785
Scope and Contents
“Hap” Horner discusses his enlistment and experience as a long-range B-29 crew member in the Pacific Theatre in WWII. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and other awards for his service. He describes his reaction to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor and discusses President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on the Japanese mainland. 2 video DVDs, 1 tape, 90 mins., 72 pp.
Interview by John L. Garner, 2006
See collateral file – Scanned pictures of crew members,...
Dates:
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Horton, Norval (1895-1965): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H789
Scope and Contents
STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS
Horton discusses his experiences serving on ferryboats, packets, and towboats. He recalls boats on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, 1927 Mississippi River flood, barge traffic, hauling logs, and hazardous weather conditions.
1 tape, 21 pp.
Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957
OPEN: released by John Knoepfle
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Houser, George b. 1916: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-H817G
Scope and Contents
WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT
Houser, one of eight Union Seminary students jailed for resisting the draft during WWII, discusses pacifism, peace efforts during WWII, his decision not to register for the draft, and the consequences of his actions. He recalls his education, experiences as an exchange student to China, influences on his beliefs, and participation in civil rights demonstrations. He also discusses his work with the Congress of Racial Equality, Fair Employment Practices...
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Houser, Henry b. 1924: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H817H
Scope and Contents
WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT
Houser, conscientious objector during WWII, discusses pacifism, his decision to resist the draft, performing alternate service during the war, racial issues, teaching experiences at an African American school in Mississippi, race relations, social issues and revolutions.
1 tape, 90 mins., 29 pp.
Interview by C. Arthur Bradley, 1988
OPEN
See collateral file
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Houston, J. Michael b. 1944: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-H820
Scope and Contents
Former Mayor Michael Houston discusses his tenure as Springfield’s mayor from 1979 to 1987. He recalls his employment prior to and after being elected mayor, and he discusses events during his tenure such as the revitalization of downtown Springfield, lawsuits, and both failures and accomplishments while in office.1 CD, 2 tapes, 90 mins., 39 pp.
Interview by Pam Springer, 2006
See collateral file – News clippings from the State Journal-Register, Inauguration speech, League of...
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Howard, Robert P. (1905-1989): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-H836
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS STATECRAFT
Howard, political reporter and statehouse correspondent, recalls personalities and events from his career as a journalist covering Illinois government. He discusses working for the Associated Press, political issues, Depression, violence in the coal mines, Springfield, Governor Horner's administration, Chicago-downstate relations, the 1934 and 1935 Illinois Republican conventions, politics, Stratton and Kerner administrations, the Orville Hodge scandal, reapportionment,...
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Howarth, Nelson O. (1911-1991): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-H837.2*
Scope and Contents
Howarth, mayor of Springfield in the 1950's and 1960's, discusses the city of Springfield, his family, early education, playing basketball, dating, growing up in the 1920's, attending the University of Illinois and law school, Depression, employment with Prudential Insurance Company, and marriage. He also recalls his WWII navy service in the Pacific Theater: basic training, combat experiences, and Japan. Also discusses post-WWII Springfield: law practice, battling vice, corruption, and...
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