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Battuello, Jack (1899-1980): Interview

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: O-B322.2*

Scope and Contents

Jack Battuello, coal miner, discusses coal mining experiences. 7 tapes, 630 mins. Interview by Bobbe Herndon, 1975 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24 Also see B322 Battuello

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Battuello, Tillie (1905-1991): Interview

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: O-B322T*

Scope and Contents

Tillie Battuello, coal miner's wife, discusses her experiences in the Progressive Miners of America Women's Auxiliary.

1 tape, 90 mins. Interview by Nick Cherniavsky, 1974 OPEN For collateral file see J9/5/24

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Baumhardt, Walter (1914-1993): Interview and memoir

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: O-B327

Scope and Contents

GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Baumhardt, German-American, discusses attitudes toward Germans during WWII while in the Army, and the treatment he received because of his parentage. He also discusses his experiences as a translator for German prisoners of war, and visits to Germany after the war.

1 tape, 30 min., 7 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains Rocky Schoenrock interview

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Baxter, Ivan: Interview and memoir

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: O-B334

Scope and Contents

Baxter discusses pioneer families who settled in the Sangamon Valley in Cass County, Illinois.

1 tape, 30 mins., 10 pp. Interview by Majorie Taylor, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Beatty, John: Memoir

Collection — Container: Folder

Identifier: O-B380

Scope and Contents STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS John Beatty describes river life: growing up on the Ohio River; steamboats; people who made their living on the water; salvaging logs on the Big Sandy River; lumber mills; saloons in Catlettsburg, Kentucky; and running whiskey during prohibition. He also recalls riverboat collisions, wrecks, and the salvaging operations involved. Also discusses diving to salvage scrap iron, operating a crane, running a tow boat and scrap derrick, and working for the marine...

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Beatty, W.C. b. 1886: Memoir

Collection — Container: Folder

Identifier: O-B381

Scope and Contents

STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS W.C. Beatty recalls boats, captains, and various river men who made their living on the Big Sandy and Little Kanawha Rivers in the early 20th century. He discusses logging, lumber mill business, signals used by boatmen, equipment on boats, construction of coal barges, iron works at Ironton, Ohio, river hazards, and his river occupations.

2 tapes, 35 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Becker, Helen Hemmick (1896-1986): Interview and memoir

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: O-B388

Scope and Contents

Becker recalls early 20th century life in Springfield: her family and home life; education at Sacred Heart Academy and the Bettie Stuart Institute; funerals; childhood games; neighborhoods; and volunteer activities. She also mentions the homefront during WWI and WWII, the 1908 race riot, and Springfield entertainments.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 75 pp. Interview by Kay MacLean, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Bedford, Virginia b. 1910: Interview and memoir

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: O-B390

Scope and Contents

Bedford, an employee of the Pleasant Plains school lunch program, discusses the operation of the school cafeteria, ordering food, menu planning, and working conditions for employees.

1 tape, 30 min., 12 pp. Interview by Virginia Bomke, 1972 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains Alice Powers interview

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Bell, Betty Brooks b. 1923: Memoir

Collection — Container: Folder

Identifier: O-B413B

Scope and Contents INSTITUTE OF INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS COLLECTION Betty Brooks Bell, wife of William Bell, discusses life in Mexico with her husband beginning in 1949 as members of an IIAA field party working to improve water supplies to towns. She discusses living conditions, language difficulties, raising her two children, hired help, companionship with the other wives, experience with volcanoes, shopping at local markets, trips around Mexico, and items they were able to purchase. She also discusses the...

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

Bell, Mary b. 1924: Interview and memoir

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: O-B413M

Scope and Contents Mary Bell discusses her early family life as the child of Japanese immigrants in Seattle, Washington; growing up in an international community; education at both American and Japanese schools; Japanese customs; her family's visit to Japan in the mid 1930's; and her father's illness which required them to stay in Japan during WWII. She also describes her home life in Japan; temple customs; Buddhist funerals; holidays; education at a Canadian Missionary School; feelings about WWII; wartime...

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: UIS Archives/Special Collections

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Battuello, Jack (1899-1980): Interview

Battuello, Tillie (1905-1991): Interview

Baumhardt, Walter (1914-1993): Interview and memoir

Baxter, Ivan: Interview and memoir

Beatty, John: Memoir

Beatty, W.C. b. 1886: Memoir

Becker, Helen Hemmick (1896-1986): Interview and memoir

Bedford, Virginia b. 1910: Interview and memoir

Bell, Betty Brooks b. 1923: Memoir

Bell, Mary b. 1924: Interview and memoir

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