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Kevin Hale Oral History Interview |
Kevin Hale is a longtime employee of Olin Brass in East Alton, Illinois. In this oral history interview, Kevin discusses his childhood in East Alton, including Olin's influence on his family and the city. Kevin also discusses his time serving in the United States Marine Corps. Much of the interview concerns details of operations at Olin Brass and how the company's operations have changed over time, such as the increasing use of computers. |
October 6, 2018 |
December 10, 2018 |
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Joyce Taff Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Joyce Taff describes her career as a keypunch operator at the Granite City Army Depot and later working in St. Louis. She discusses the impact that the Depot and its closing had on Granite City. The interview also describes Joyce's work with her church, Holy Family Catholic Church. |
October 4, 2018 |
December 6, 2018 |
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William Iseminger Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, William (Bill) Iseminger, the assistant manager of Cahokia Mounds State Historic site, describes his career at the site and the broader history of the site in the 20th century. He also describes the archaeology work and its discoveries at the site. |
September 27, 2018 |
February 12, 2019 |
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Philip Rarick Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Philip Rarick discusses growing up in Collinsville, his father’s role in local party politics of the Democratic Party, the development of the Madison County judicial system since the 1970s, and his time on the Supreme Court of Illinois. |
September 19, 2018 |
January 23, 2019 |
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Ron Holland Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Ron Holland describes his role as bass player for the Granite City band Rising Sons, as well as the music culture and other local bands in St. Louis and Granite City. He also describes how the band changed after he was drafted into the Vietnam War in 1968. |
September 7, 2018 |
September 14, 2018 |
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Carol and John Fritsche Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, John and Carol Fritche describe growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois, in the middle of the twentieth century. They discuss attending Leclaire Academy and living in one of the first homes on Dunlap Lake. The interview continues to discuss Edwardsville’s growth and the relationship between SIUE and the city of Edwardsville. Finally, John discusses his career with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). |
September 4, 2018 |
January 28, 2019 |
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David Miller Oral History Interview |
In this interview, David Miller discusses his career in airport management and his time at the St. Louis Regional Airport in East Alton. He details how he gained experience with aircraft while serving in the military, the details of and difficulties in managing airports, and what makes St. Louis Regional Airport unique. |
July 13, 2018 |
September 28, 2018 |
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Jack Daugherty Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Jack Daugherty discusses his experience as a competitive cyclist in the St. Louis Metro-East area. |
July 12, 2018 |
September 15, 2018 |
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Betty J. Vaughn Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Betty J. Vaughn discusses her role as the first female supervisor of Olin Brass in East Alton. She also describes her childhood growing up on a farm in Bethalto and changes in Madison County throughout her life. |
2018-07-10 |
September 16, 2018 |
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Sam Stemm Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Sam Stemm discusses his career with the local Alton station WBGZ. He also describes growing up in Alton, going to SIUE as a mass communications major, national conservative radio stations, and the history of WBGZ. |
June 12, 2018 |
September 12, 2018 |
