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Neil Dahlstrom - Modern Era

John Deere Company archivist shares Deere family history.

Dr. Robert Daiber - Educational Reform Act 1985

Regional Superintendent of Madison County discusses 1985 Educational Reform Act.

Donald Daily - School District Reorganization

A school superintendent discusses the consolidation of 2 Illinois school districts.

Mary Ellen Daneels - Civics Education

Career teacher's critical role in launching Illinois's new civics education model.

Josephine Datz - Immigrant Stories

A Jewish immigrant from Apartheid era South Africa.

Rudy Davenport - Springfield African-American History Foundation

NAACP and Habitat for Humanity volunteer, plaintiff in civil rights suit

Calvin Davis - IHSA

Director of Athletics for Chicago Public Schools discusses impact of sports in Chicago.

Cullom Davis - Historians Speak

Oral Historian and Former Director of the Lincoln Legal Papers.

Cullom Davis - Higher Education

Oral Historian and Former Director of the Lincoln Legal Papers

James E. Davis - Historians Speak

Emeritus Professor of History and Geography at Illinois College in Jacksonville.

Malcolm Davis - World War II

Member of the 13th Army Division in Europe

Manda Davis - Modern Era

Raising sheep and becoming a 4H sheep advisor.

John Dee - School District Reorganization

Life-long educator and member of the State Board of Education, who dealt with reorganization issues.

Karen DeFevers - School District Reorganization

A private citizen's involvement in the Virden school district consolidation.

Geoff Deigan - Alternatives in Education

Executive Director of the Prairie Crossing Charter School discusses the school’s history and mission.

Kim Deschamps - Alternatives in Education

Director of the Knox-Warren Special Education Cooperative.

JoAnn Desmond - School District Reorganization

A long-time school superintendent shares her extensive experience on school reorganization issues.

Julian C. D'Esposito Jr. - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Julian D'Esposito served as Governor Jim Thompson's chief counsel from 1977 to 1981 and as his director of staff.

Maija Devine - Immigrant Stories

A Korean girl growing up in a traditional Confucian & patriarchal family in during the war.

Maija Devine - Korean War

A Korean girl growing up in a traditional Confucian & patriarchal family in during the War

Tony DeVito - World War II

Marine wounded at Iwo Jima

Dr. Amy Diaz - Community College Project

Vice President of Student Development at Rock Valley College.

Kirk Dillard - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Legislative liaison for Governor Jim Thompson

Kirk Dillard - Governor Jim Edgar Project

State Senator and former Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar

Michael DiNovo - Civics Education

York High School Social Studies chair discusses civics education.

Jeri Dixon - Community College Project

Dean of Adult Education at Waubonsee Community College discusses several initiatives.

Julie Donner - Civics Education

A social studies teacher discusses the state of Illinois's civics requirements.

Jesse Dowell - World War II

United States Navy Air Corps veteran who served in the Pacific Theater

Richard Duchossois - World War II

Tank Destroyer company commander discusses combat in Europe

John Duffy - Community College Project

History of Elgin Community College.

Wesley J. Duiker - World War II

B-26 pilot in the European theater in 1945 who also served in the post-war occupation force

Charles Dukes - World War II

Member of the 4th Infantry Division and prisoner of war in Germany

Allen Dulles - Korean War

Marine Lieutenant wounded in Korea

Norman Durflinger - School District Reorganization

Career educator and professor of educational administration discusses school reorganization issues.

Judy Dymond - Civics Education

An educator discusses Illinois high school requirements regarding economics and financial literacy.

Philip Dziuk - World War II

Navy Petty Officer who served in the Pacific on the USS Ajax

Dr. Sherry R. Eagle - Educational Reform Act 1985

Senior administration at Aurora U. Institute for Collaboration discusses STEM education.

Dawn Earl - Alternatives in Education

Director of Alumni Relations for Wheaton Academy discusses the school's history and legacy.

Chris Eckert - Modern Era

Discussion of multi-generational family life on an Illinois orchard.

Roger Eddy - School District Reorganization

Illinois State Representative (R) & Hutsonville District Superintendent discusses school reorganization issues.

Lea Edelstein - Immigrant Stories

Egyptian-born Jew who immigrated to the United States as a young woman.

Brenda Edgar - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Wife of Governor Jim Edgar and First Lady of Illinois

Fred Edgar - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Older brother of former Governor Jim Edgar

Jim Edgar - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Jim Edgar's years with Gov. Thompson as legislative liaison and Secretary

Jim and Brenda Edgar - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Gov. and Mrs. Edgar discuss their life together in the public eye

Connie Edwards - Civil Rights Stories

Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War

Connie Edwards - Vietnam War

Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War

Art Ehrat - Modern Era

Discussion of Ehrat's various farming and sport inventions.

Julie Embalabala - Alternatives in Education

The advantages and challenges of home schooling her seven children.

Peter Embalabala - Immigrant Stories

Kenyan who came to US for an education and stayed to teach math at a community college

Herb Ericksen - Korean War

C-46 pilot flying the troops and ferrying out the wounded

John Erwin - Community College Project

President of Illinois Central College discusses the school's recent history.

Veronica Espina - Immigrant Stories

An immigrant from Chile arriving in 1999 to the U.S.

Judge Charles Evans - World War II

World War II fighter pilot who flew a P-51 Mustang in Europe

Robert Evans - Korean War

Infantry platoon leader's service during the first year of the Korean War

Dr. Judith "Judy" Everson - Higher Education

Founding faculty member of Sangamon State University discusses University's history

Tyrone C. Fahner - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Gov. Jim Thompson’s director of law enforcement from 1977 to 1979

Helen 'Jane' Fairchild - Rochester

Resident of Rochester reflecting her life and on the town’s history

Meryl 'Robert' Fairchild - Rochester

Resident of Rochester from a long line of farmers

Marvin Farmer - World War II

Infantryman in Europe during World War II

Wilbur Fawns - Korean War

Army Engineer serving in the last year of the Korean War

Jodi Ferriell - Alternatives in Education

Director of the Capital Area Career Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Darrell Fesser - Alternatives in Education

Director of the Okaw Area Vocational Center in south-central Illinois.

 FFA Officers - Modern Era

5 FFA Officer group discussion.

Evelyn Fields - World War II

Worked in the Office of Price Administration during WW II while her husband was in the Navy

Ben File - Modern Era

Growing up on a central Illinois hog farm prior.

Paul Findley - World War II

U.S. Congressman recounts his WW II experiences

Jessie Mae Finley - Springfield African-American History Foundation

Musician, active church volunteer, state worker, interviewed at age 97

Bruce Firchau - IHSA

High school basketball coach with forty years of experience.

Jonathan Fischer - World War II

Jonathan Fischer was a Navy gunner in both World War II and Korea

James Fisher - World War II

U.S. Navy veteran who served on an LST in the Pacific Theater

Bob Fitts - Korean War

Army infantryman during closing days of Korean War

Robert Fitzer - Modern Era

A life-long farmer from Will County, Illinois

Sara Flanigan - IHSA

High school official and coach for competitive cheer and dance.

George Fleischli - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Campaign Manager and Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar

Marian Floto - Ronald Reagan In Dixon

Dixon native who attended First Christian Church with the Reagan family.

Mark Flotow - Historians Speak

Flotow discusses his book "In Their Letters, In Their Words: Illinois Civil War Soldiers Write Home"

Jim Flynn - IHSA

IHSA Associate Director for basketball, track and several other sports.

Joseph Flynn - World War II

A WW II medic reflects on his experiences in Europe

John Fontanetta - Civics Education

Principal at Chicago's Piper Elementary discusses civics education in middle schools

James Forstall - General Interest-Education is Key

Early history of both Sangamon State University and Lincoln Land Community College.

Andy Foster - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Campaign Manager and Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar

Jennifer Foster - Alternatives in Education

Adult Education Deputy Director discusses Illinois High School Equivalency.

Dan Foulke - Korean War

Army Engineer and construction of Panmunjom

Kim Fox - Governor Jim Thompson Project

Long-time assistant to Gov. Jim Thompson and Executive Director of Citizens for Thompson

Robert Fraley - Modern Era

Pioneering plant geneticist at Monsanto working on soybeans, corn and cotton

Gerald Raschke, Betty Wrigley, Frank Moscardelli - World War II

Three veterans of the WW II era share their memories with the public

Jim Frazier - War On Terror

Gold Star father tells the story of his son Jake and his death in Afghanistan

Richard Friemel - Vietnam War

An Air Force aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War

John Frothingham - World War II

U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served throughout the Pacific Theater

Dave Fry - IHSA

Fry's 35 years at IHSA as Assistant, Associate and Executive Director.

Dixie Gage - School District Reorganization

Girard educator discusses the consolidation of the Virden & Girard school districts.

Dave Gannaway - IHSA

Experiences at the IHSA with wrestling, bass fishing and basketball.

Dorothy Gaters - IHSA

Girls' basketball coach at Chicago's Marshall High School with over 1,000 victories.

Paul Gebhart - Modern Era

A livestock and organic farmer from Christian County.

David Gilbert - Governor Jim Thompson Project

First two years of the Thompson administration: 1977-1978

Douglas Ginsburg - Civics Education

Former Federal judge's involvement with the PBS documentary "A More or Less Perfect Union"

Deanna Glosser - Modern Era

An environmental planner talks about the Slow Food Movement.

Sidney Goldman - World War II

WW II Goldman discusses combat in the Philippines and military hospitals

Peter Goldsmith - Modern Era

Soybean production and marketing in America and abroad.



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