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1. 353rd Fighter Group's 1983 Reunion - Interviews and Memoir 353rd Fighter Group's 1983 Reunion - Interviews and MemoirWorld War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--HomefrontAnderson, Roy R. Briggs, Charles W., Jr. Burlingame, Gordon Cabanne, William C. Canipelli, Joseph Cope, James C. Graham, Charles Harbin, William R. Jordan, William J. Kipfer, Charles W. Martorella, Mi
2. Aarup, John C. - Interview and Memoir Aarup, John C. - Interview and MemoirGirl Scouts; Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Springfield (Ill.); Springfield (Ill.)--ParksAarup, long-time resident of Springfield, recalls his work at Lincoln Garden between 1950 and 1971. He discusses his work on the park's rock garden, bridges, and benches. He also discusses his work wi
3. Adams, J. Fred - Interview and Memoir Adams, J. Fred - Interview and MemoirRotary Club, Springfield (Ill.)Adams, Rotary Club member since 1959, discusses Rotary Club members, induction ceremonies, and club meetings at the St. Nicholas Hotel and Elks Club, as well as group activities and field trips.
4. Ahlberg, Merle - Interview and Memoir Ahlberg, Merle - Interview and MemoirTaylorville (Ill.); United Mine Workers (UMW); Women--Coal MinersAhlberg, a resident of Taylorville, Illinois during the mine wars of the early 1930's, recalls his family's experiences with the PMA and UMW, working conditions in the mines, mining techniques, and hi
5. Aikman, Herbert (Bert) - Interview and Memoir Aikman, Herbert (Bert) - Interview and MemoirAmusements; Automobiles; Banks and Banking; Blacksmithing; Butchering; Canning and Preserving; Chautauquas; Clothing and Dress; Depression, 1929; Farms and Farming; Handicrafts; Hunting; Illinois State Fair; Litchfield (Ill.); Macoupin County (Ill.); Montgomery County (Ill.); Railroads; Raymond (Ill.); Revivals; Route 66 (U.S. Highway); Rural Schools; Saint Louis MO--World's Fair, 1904; Sports; Telegraph; Telephone; Transportation; World's Fair, Saint Louis MO, 1904Aikman discusses his experiences in Macoupin and Montgomery Counties, Illinois; childhood and farmlife, one room school education, homemade foods and remedies, his family's log cabin in Hornsby, child
6. Albright, Carl H. - Interview and Memoir Albright, Carl H. - Interview and MemoirAviation; Depression, 1929; High Schools; United States. Army Air Forces (WWII); World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--EuropeAlbright, retired Air Force Lt. Col., discusses his career in the Air Force, aviation cadet training, European assignments and missions during WWII; return to U.S., discharge, and return to college; r
7. Alexander, John - Interview and Memoir Alexander, John - Interview and MemoirChicago (Ill.)--Politics and Government; Illinois--Politics and Government; Illinois Constitutional Convention, 1970Alexander served as a delegate to Illinois's 1970 Constitutional Convention representing the 52nd district. He discusses his work as a delegate and his feelings regarding public support for the conven
8. Allerton, John Gregg - Interview and Memoir Allerton, John Gregg - Interview and MemoirAdopted children; Allerton Park, Monticello (Ill.); Allerton, Robert; Art; Artists; Monticello (Ill.); Sculpture; Stevenson, Adlai Ewing II (Governor, Illinois, 1949-1953)John Gregg Allerton, adopted son of Robert Allerton, an art collector, discusses meeting Allerton at the University of Illinois, his adoption, acquisition of art pieces and statues, home life, landsca
9. Allison,"'Duke" Vern - Interview and Memoir Allison,"'Duke" Vern - Interview and MemoirChristian County (Ill.); Coal Mines and Mining; Progressive Miners of America (PMA)Allison, coal miner, recalls working conditions, hazards, pay, and relations between co-workers in Christian County, Illinois. He also discusses work done at the mine, reaction to the Progressive Mine
10. Anderson, Howard Phineas - Interview and Memoir Anderson, Howard Phineas - Interview and MemoirCass County (Ill.); Rural Schools; Social Life and Customs; Teachers; Virginia (Ill.)Howard Anderson discusses his great-grandfather, a Revolutionary War veteran, and his father's education and career as teacher and county superintendent of schools. He also discusses his own experienc
11. Anderson, Lowell E. - Interview and Memoir Anderson, Lowell E. - Interview and MemoirGovernor's Mansion, Springfield (Ill.); Historic Sites--Springfield (Ill.); Old State Capitol, Springfield (Ill.); Springfield (Ill.)--Historic SitesLowell Anderson discusses the restoration of the Illinois Governor's Mansion in Springfield during Governor Ogilvie's administration. He recalls the condition of the mansion, contents of the attic, te
12. Anderson, Yeatman - Interview and Memoir Anderson, Yeatman - Interview and MemoirOhio; Ohio River; River Boats; United States. Army Corps of EngineersYeatman Anderson recalls his work as a deputy inspector with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, river boats, dam construction at New Richmond, Ohio and problems prior to the dam's construction. He also disc
13. Anker, Dorothy - Interview and Memoir Anker, Dorothy - Interview and MemoirColleges and Universities; Emigration and Immigration; German-Americans; Germany; Jewish-Americans; Jews--Germany; Photography; Sangamon State University, Springfield (Ill.) (1969-1995); Springfield (Ill.)--Businesses; World War, 1914-1918--Germany; World War, 1939-1945--GermanyAnker, retired owner of a Springfield photo studio, recalls her life in Germany prior to WWII, conditions for Jewish people in the 30's, memories of Crystal Night, and the effects of Nazi government p
14. Armbrust, Wilda Hayden - Interview and Memoir Armbrust, Wilda Hayden - Interview and MemoirDeaconess School of Nursing, Lincoln (Ill.); Hospitals; Lincoln (Ill.); Nurses and Nursing; Petersburg (Ill.)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
15. Armitage, Katherine - Interview and Memoir Armitage, Katherine - Interview and MemoirBrookens Library, Sangamon State University; Colleges and Universities; Libraries and Librarians; Sangamon State University, Springfield (Ill.) (1969-1995)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 univ
16. Arnold, John - Interview and Memoir Arnold, John - Interview and MemoirPacifism and Peace Movements; United States. Marines; Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975; Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--opposition toArnold, 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 organiz
17. Artis, Orville - Interview and Memoir Artis, Orville - Interview and MemoirAfro-Americans; Afro-Americans-- Rural Life; Buffalo (Ill.); Chicago (Ill.); Extrasensory Perception (ESP); Race Discrimination; Springfield (Ill.)--Race Riot, 1908Artis, 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, c
18. Ault, James - Interview and Memoir Ault, James - Interview and MemoirMississippi River; Music; Ohio RiverAult, 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 carg
19. Baker, J. Harold "Bud" - Memoir Baker, J. Harold "Bud" - MemoirButchering; Farms and Farming; Ku Klux Klan; Montgomery County (Ill.); Railroads; Waggoner (Ill.); World War, 1914-1918Baker, a lifelong resident of Waggoner, Illinois, discusses changes which have taken place in the community, farm technology, and transportation. He recalls businesses, electrification, and social act
20. Banton, Albert - Interview and Memoir Banton, Albert - Interview and MemoirHistoric Sites--Springfield (Ill.); Lincoln, Abraham--Home, Springfield (Ill.); National Park Service; Springfield (Ill.)--Historic SitesBanton, National Park Service Superintendent at the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield, discusses his work in creating the Lincoln Home National Historic Site as well as his interest in the Park Serv

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