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Mike McNamara Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Mike McNamara describes his life and career in Alton. McNamara describes his childhood and school years. He then goes into detail about his career with the Alton police department, including his promotions through the ranks and various high-profile crimes in Alton. McNamara also talks about his experience owning rental properties in Alton and reflects on how Alton changed over time. |
October 11, 2018 |
December 6, 2018 |
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Ken Conrady Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Ken Conrady describes his long career leading the Alton Youth Symphony. Conrady describes the symphony's early years, its relationship with local schools, and how it has changed over the decades. |
October 11, 2018 |
December 4, 2018 |
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Jim Baima Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Jim Baima discusses growing up in Collinsville as the son of Italian immigrants, his father's job as a coal miner, the Italian-American community in Collinsville, and studying at SIUE. |
October 10, 2018 |
January 24, 2019 |
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Cindy McGrew Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Cindy McGrew discusses her role and experiences as the owner of the Glen Carbon Traveling Tails Inn, a doggy day care, which she co-founded in 2008. She also describes growing up in a small town, attending SIUE, and her previous careers as a teacher and school counselor. |
October 8, 2018 |
February 12, 2019 |
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Beth Warnecke Oral History Interview |
In this oral history interview, Beth Warnecke discusses growing up in Glen Carbon, having a father active in law and the Democratic Party, going to high school in Highland, working for the Cardinals and the Blues, and starting and managing her own art business: Classic Creations Painting. |
October 7, 2018 |
December 6, 2018 |
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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 |
