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Wilkin recalls duties, responsibilities, and trains while working for the Chicago & Illinois Midland, Illinois Terminal and other railroads in the early 20th century in Springfield and central Illinoi…

Crosley recalls work for the U.S. Corps of Engineers in Cincinnati, Ohio; surveying the Ohio River; construction of Dam 39; and the 1937 flood in Cincinnati.

Funk and Herndon, proponents of birth control, recall the early efforts of Planned Parenthood in Springfield, attitudes toward birth control since 1918, individuals involved in the organization of Pla…

Interview with Dick Hensley conducted by Don Michel for his 'Insight' radio program in Anna, Illinois, broadcast December 4, 1975. Field representative of the Carbondale Social Security Office, Hensle…

This is part 1 of the recorded conference proceedings of the second Frontiers of Teacher Education conference entitled "John Dewey: Fifty Years of an Idea: A Reexamination," which was held at State Un…

Mr. Edgar discusses his history within politics. He talks about his roles as a legislator in the 53rd district of Illinois.

This is a fifteen-second sample of a digitized version of the original recording number 223. The original wax cylinder casing was labeled as follows: "Ancinel o' larjer ? Pas ka dwa' Ayo, Mon che"

This 3-part interview includes the introduction, transcript, and audio file of Judy Helle, a 1970 graduate of Graham Hospital School of Nursing, who was interviewed for the School’s oral history proje…

Riehle, owner of the Commercial Hotel in Auburn, Illinois discusses her early family life, elementary school education, her mother's boarding business, 1910 fire, the coal industry, Auburn businesses…

Audio recording of a lecture by Professor Hermann Muelder given on February 13, 1985 at Knox College. Muelder relates some of the history of African Americans in Galesburg in the 19th century, focusin…

This 3-part interview includes the introduction, transcript, and audio file of Caroline Winston Stine, a 1950 graduate of Graham Hospital School of Nursing, who was interviewed for the School’s oral h…

Interview with incumbent Union County Coroner Lloyd Sitter and Union County Coroner candidate Leonard C. Bittle conducted by Don Michel for his 'Insight' radio program in Anna, Illinois, broadcast Sep…

Korean War, 1950-1953 1951-1952 United States. Army

Captain Wisherd, riverboat captain, discusses river experiences and excursion boats on the Mississippi River.

Tom English, banker, husband of Freda English, recalls growing up on a farm in Hamilton and Saline Counties in southern Illinois: farm work, church and social activities in the rural community, and ed…

Prater, postmaster, discusses rural life in Kilbourne, Illinois: farming, holidays, Depression, WWII, and operation of the Kilbourne post office.

This is a collection of audio recordings of sermons from the People's Church, Chicago, Illinois, featuring sermons and radio broadcasts of Dr. Preston Bradley and guest speakers.

This is an interview with Vivian (Brigham) Kraft of rural Towanda. Vivian tells of moving to Towanda after her marriage to Charles (Chuck) B. Kraft in 1944. She describes rationing during World War II…

Harry McDonald, lifelong hoisting and electrical engineer in coal mines, discusses the history of coal mines in Sangamon County, the conflict between PMA and UMW during the 1930's, duties of the hoist…

First Presbyterian Church of his youth, Ramblings of Carbondale up to present, Advantages of living here.