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Horton, Norval (1895-1965): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H789
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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*
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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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Howarth, Nelson O. (1911-1991): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H837
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Howarth, former Springfield mayor and assistant state's attorney, discusses the city's efforts in the 1940's to eradicate gambling, graft and other vice problems. He discusses raids on gambling dens, the Good Government League, and the Committee to Study Traffic Problems. 1 tape, 75 mins., 16 pp.
Interview by Jonelle B. Stock, 1973
RESTRICTED: material may not be quoted or cited without the Howarth's permission.
See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopied...
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Hryhorysak, Theresa b. 1903: Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-H859*
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Hryhorysak, a coal miner's wife, discusses life in the early 20th century: home life, early education, garden and homemade foods, her husband's work in the coal mine, the mine wars, her job at a slaughterhouse and WWII ammunitions plant, and hardships raising her family.
4 tapes, 235 mins.
Interview by Elsebeth J. Buckley, 1987
OPEN: narrator reserves right to review edited transcript.
See collateral file
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Hubbard, William B. (1900-1984): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-H861
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BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
Hubbard, lifelong Sangamon County resident, discusses his experiences as an African American in the first half of the 20th century. He recalls farm life, childhood activities, home gardening, homemade foods, construction work, local coal mines, effects of the Depression, home remedies, and holiday celebrations. He also discusses the ministry, Springfield in the 1940's, conditions of African Americans, discrimination, businesses owned by African Americans, the 1908...
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Hubele, Edna b. 1896: Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H862
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SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT
Mrs. Hubele, resident of Shawneetown, Illinois, recalls the bank building's interior and exterior features, the 1937 Ohio River flood, outbuildings, bank employees, Shawneetown businesses, residents, and electrical service.
1 tape, 42 mins., 26 pp.
Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978
OPEN
See collateral file
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