Great River Road, 2016

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John Cunningham Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, John Cunningham describes his experiences as the president of the Edwardsville branch of the NAACP. He begins by discussing his youth in Missouri, Alabama, and East St. Louis, and going to college at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as a young African American. He describes his career as a teacher in East St. Louis and as various administrative positions in Alton schools. January 24, 2018 May 7, 2018
John Drost in Uniform at Bat This is a black and white photograph of John Drost at bat in his Norfolk uniform. Drost played as a third baseman in the Minor Leagues from 1932 to 1934 on the Norfolk team and Sioux Falls in 1934. circa 1930s November 13, 2019
John Elliff Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, John Elliff describes living in Glen Carbon and his role in helping to plan the surrounding housing developments. He speaks to the rivalries between Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, as well as the various festivals in Glen Carbon. July 13, 2017 October 9, 2017
John Meisel Oral History This oral history interview with Ellen Nore-Nordhouser is part of a collection of oral histories conducted as part of a research project related to the 50th Anniversary of SIUE between 2005 and 2008. March 7, 2006 March 8, 2021
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
John Reiner Oral History This oral history interview with Ellen Nore-Nordhouser is part of a collection of oral histories conducted as part of a research project related to the 50th Anniversary of SIUE between 2005 and 2008. March 24, 2006 March 8, 2021
John Twombly Oral History This oral history interview with Ellen Nore-Nordhouser is part of a collection of oral histories conducted as part of a research project related to the 50th Anniversary of SIUE between 2005 and 2008. June 22, 2006 May 6, 2021
Jonathan Verduzco Gil Adams Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Jonathan Verduzco Gil Adams discusses the experience of living in the United States as a Mexican-American who emigrated as a child. Jonathan describes childhood in Mexico, differences in education between the United States and Mexico, and experiences in American university. Jonathan also gives advice to Mexican immigrants. November 26, 2017 June 26, 2018
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
Juan Gardner Oral History Interview This interview of Juan Gardner, Principal of Madison High School, describes the socio-political changes of this community since the 1970s. It highlights his deep familial roots to the city and surrounding area. May 4, 2023 November 19, 2023