Wilkin, R.J. - Interview and Memoir
Wilkin, R.J. (1900-1979)View Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldWilkin 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, Lewis - Interview and Memoir
Crosley, Lewis (1888-1978)View Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldCrosley 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, Mary and Herndon, Calista - Interview and Memoir
Funk, Mary (1901-1980) and Herndon, Calista d. 1983View Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldFunk 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…
Don Michel 'Insight' radio interview with Dick Hensley, December 4, 1975
Hensley, Richard, Michel, Don, 1931View Full Item in Southern Illinois University CarbondaleInterview 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…
Frontiers of Teacher Education conference "John Dewey: Fifty Years of an Idea: A Reexamination" - Part 1
Perdue, James E, Counts, George S. (George Sylvester), 1889-1974, unknownView Full Item in Southern Illinois University CarbondaleThis 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…
Edgar, Jim - Interview
Edgar, JimView Full Item in Eastern Illinois UniversityMr. Edgar discusses his history within politics. He talks about his roles as a legislator in the 53rd district of Illinois.
Katherine Dunham Anthropological Field Recording (sample)- Track 36.mp3
View Full Item in Southern Illinois University CarbondaleThis 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"
1970.27.1 Judy Helle 1970
View Full Item in Graham Hospital School of NursingThis 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, Marie - Interview and Memoir
Riehle, Marie (1900-1989)View Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldRiehle, 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…
Blacks in Galesburg
Muelder, Hermann RView Full Item in Knox CollegeAudio 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…
1950.27.1 Caroline Winston Stine 1950
View Full Item in Graham Hospital School of NursingThis 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…
Don Michel 'Insight' radio interview with Lloyd Sitter and Leonard C. Bittle about a referendum to abolish the office of Union County Coroner, Septemb…
Sitter, Lloyd, Bittle, Leonard C, Michel, Don, 1931View Full Item in Southern Illinois University CarbondaleInterview 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…
Agne, Stanley T.
View Full Item in Illinois State LibraryKorean War, 1950-1953 1951-1952 United States. Army
Wisherd, Captain D. W. - Interview and Memoir
Wisherd, Captain D.WView Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldCaptain Wisherd, riverboat captain, discusses river experiences and excursion boats on the Mississippi River.
English, Tom - Interview and Memoir
English, Tom (1903-1991)View Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldTom 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, Frannie - Interview and Memoir
Prater, Fannie (1903-1995)View Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldPrater, postmaster, discusses rural life in Kilbourne, Illinois: farming, holidays, Depression, WWII, and operation of the Kilbourne post office.
Sermons from the People's Church, 1939-1985: The Purolater Robbery Rev. Duenow October 25, 1981
View Full Item in Meadville Lombard Theological SchoolThis 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.
Vivian (Brigham) Kraft - an interview and photograph
View Full Item in Towanda District LibraryThis 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…
McDonald, Harry - Interview and Memoir
McDonald, Harry (1917-1994)View Full Item in University of Illinois at SpringfieldHarry 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…
Carbondale Remembered: David Templeton Kenney (MP3 part 2 of 2)
David Templeton Kenney, Dede Lingle IttnerView Full Item in Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFirst Presbyterian Church of his youth, Ramblings of Carbondale up to present, Advantages of living here.