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John Percy Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with John Percy was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. In this interview, John Percy describes his experience as a P-47 Fighter-Bomber Pilot in the European theater of World War II, his childhood in rural Illinois, learning to fly, his career after the military as a corporate pilot for State Farm Insurance, and his involvement on the board of the Prairie Aviation Museum. |
October 6, 2001 | March 17, 2018 |
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Jim Pennekamp Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Jim Pennekamp describes his role in various economic development organizations in the St. Louis metro area and Madison County, including the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, the St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association, the Tri-Cities Area Chamber of Commerce (now called Southwest Madison County Chamber of Commerce), the Greater Alton Twin Rivers Growth Association (now called the Riverbend Growth Association), and University Park at SIUE. He also describes growing up in New Jersey and Brussels, Belgium, his participation in the anti-Vietnam War movement in the 1960s and 70s, and his early career as a deputy juvenile officer in Jefferson County. He also reflects on changes in Madison County and the broader region in the second half of the twentieth century, particularly related to globalization and the transition from an industrial to a service-based economy. | October 24, 2018 | February 15, 2019 |
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Jeffrey Halcom Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Jeffrey Halcom describes growing up and attending Edwardsville Schools. He details his family's farm work and his later career with Granite City Steel. He discusses the various technological changes in farming and the steel industry. He also talks about the Bethalto Homecoming celebrations. | July 11, 2017 | October 9, 2017 |
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Jack Vizer Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with Jack Vizer was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Jack E. Vize was born on October 3, 1928, to Hungarian immigrant parents and has been a lifelong resident of the Lincoln Place neighborhood. In this interview he talks about his childhood, working with his father at the Commonwealth Plant, his time in the Korean War, working for the U.S. Corp of Engineers, and his involvement with the Boy Scouts. |
October 29, 2001 | March 18, 2018 |
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Isabella Vartan and Helen Abbott Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with Isabella Vartan and Helen Abbott was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Isabella Vartan and Helen Abbott are the daughters of Armenian immigrants who have been lifelong residents of the Lincoln Place neighborhood. In this interview, they talk about their parent's experience in Armenia during World War I and immigration to the United States, their participation in the Armenian Orthodox Church, growing up as the children of immigrants, involvement in the local community center, and the diversity of the Lincoln Place neighborhood. |
October 10, 2001 | March 18, 2018 |
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Henry Ybarra Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with Henry Ybarra was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Mr. Ybarra speaks about his time growing up in Lincoln Place as well as his family in and trips to Mexico. He utilizes photographs to guide his father, uncle, and other family members and their experiences in Mexico. Mr. Ybarra emphasizes his sense of pride about bring a resident of Lincoln Place. Among the many topics Henry Ybarra talks about are his lifelong residency at Lincoln Place, working at Prairie Farms Dairy, his Mexican heritage, yearly trips to Mexico, and his family. |
November 14, 2001 | March 18, 2018 |
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Hagop Varadian Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with Hagop Varadian was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Hagop (Jake) Varadian was born on April 12, 1938 to Armenian immigrants and has been a lifelong resident of the Lincoln Place neighborhood. In this interview, he talks about his parent's life in Armenia during World War One and his mother’s experience in the Armenian Genocide which resulted in her having to live in the desert where her sister was born. He also touches on aspects of his own life that include being in the Army and teaching school for the Granite City School District. |
November 6, 2001 | March 18, 2018 |
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Group of Directors of Industry in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area | This photograph shows a group of ten men who are directors, managers, or otherwise highly ranked businessmen from various businesses around the St. Louis metropolitan area. A descriptive list includes names of the men, seemingly listed from left to right, though one man remains unnamed: F. W. Stolle, President of Casper-Stolle Quarry Co. in the 1st National Building in East St. Louis; C. E. Rode, of East St. Louis; M. C. Crossett, Chief Engineer of the General Steel Casting Co. in Granite City; E. H. Coulter, Superintendent of the Alton & Southern Railway in East St. Louis; W. E. Newman (misspelling of Newnam), Manager at the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co. in Collinsville; J. D. Sundy, General Manager of General Chemical Co. in East St. Louis; J. G. Melendy, Production Manager at General Chemical Co.; Wm. Pool, Superintendent at Lumaghi Coal Co. in Collinsville; J. A. Grieve, of East St. Louis, Illinois. | Unknown | March 21, 2019 |
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Gale Cuvar Oral History Interview | In this oral history interview, Gale Cuvar describes his career as a pattern-maker and life in Granite City. Cuvar discusses his career at Arnette Pattern in Granite City and Bodine Aluminum in St. Louis. Cuvar also talks about how Granite City has changed over time and briefly mentions his time in the Army. | December 10, 2018 | December 8, 2018 |
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Eleanor Todoroff Oral History Interview | This oral history interview with Eleanor Todoroff was part of oral histories conducted in the fall 2001 semester of History 447: Oral History. Eleanor Todoroff was born and raised in the Lincoln Place community. In this interview, she talks about her father's emigration from Armenia and involvement in World War I, the role of the Macedonian Church in Lincoln Place, and the “Macedonian Bulgarian Ladies Aid Society. |
December 5, 2001 | March 18, 2018 |