Description: Mary Kay Hansen Peer (1914-2002) graduated in 1934. She majored in English, but she had an unfulfilled dream of studying Business and managing a hotel. Mary Kay was a typist in high school and college. Also, she worked for a handful of departments across the University. She said the Depression was hard, but she did not suffer too much. Date … Read More
Dwight Miller
Description: Dwight Miller (1913-2005) graduated in 1934. He majored Chemical Engineering, and was active in the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Dwight said he felt broke during the Depression. In fact, he worked for the University’s Information Office in college. Date of Interview: 3/19/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Dwight Miller Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni … Read More
Alfred Kamm
Description: Alfred Kamm (1911-2004) graduated in 1934. He and his twin brother received full scholarships from their county. Alfred and his brother joined the Sigma Pi fraternity, and both majored in Agricultural Education. Also, the twins played varsity basketball during college; and Alfred worked as a waiter in a fraternity. Date of Interview: 6/13/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Alfred Kamm Oral History Transcript Related … Read More
Aurelio “Joe” Florio
Description: Joe Florio (1910- before 2006) was a member of the Class of 1934. At first, Joe studied to teach physical education. Later, he earned a Master’s of Sociology in 1936, and he taught at the University of Illinois. Joe worked as a waiter to earn money when he was an undergraduate. Date of Interview: 1/17/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Aurelio “Joe” Florio Oral … Read More
Mary Anne Barnfield
Description: Mary Anne Reifsteck Barnfield (1912-2006) studied Business and graduated in 1934. She lived on her family’s farm during college and found rides to campus. Mary Anne did not notice the Great Depression because her family always had enough to eat. Date of Interview: 3/18/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Mary Anne Barnfield Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files
Kathryn Hansen
Description: Kathryn Hansen (1912-2006) graduated in 1934. She attended the U of I on scholarship and studied Journalism, English, and History. She was inducted into several honor societies, and she joined the Alpha Delta Theta sorority. Kathryn loved literature; and she earned a Master’s of Literature and wrote a book named Grundy Corners. Date of Interview: 12/05/2000 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: … Read More