Description: Florence Hood Miner (1909-2009) graduated in 1929. She joined the Delta Zeta sorority and studied Journalism. In addition, Florence studied dress design in Paris for a year. Florence said her family did not experience hardship during the Depression. Date of Interview: 11/06/2000 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Florence Hood Miner Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files
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
Carl Milburn
Description: Carl Milburn (1914-2008) was a member of the Class of 1937. He majored in Economics and earned minors in Philosophy and Sociology. Carl joined the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, and he was active in the Glee Club. Also, he was responsible for some committees at the YMCA. Date of Interview: 5/2/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Carl Milburn Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives … Read More
Charles McNaughton
Description: Charles McNaughton (1905-2009) graduated in 1928. He began his studies in Architecture, but switched to Education after he heard of the coming Depression. Charles lived with his brother and a group of friends during college; and they enjoyed playing intramural basketball. He also joined ROTC. Date of Interview: 6/16/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Charles McNaughton Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral … Read More
Melvin McCoy
Description: Melvin McCoy (1908-2008) was a member of the Class of 1930. He majored in music and made the band. Also, Melvin taught music to high school students and played the saxophone in clubs to help pay for his education. In fact, the university band he played with toured the country for a year-and-a-half with vaudeville. Date of Interview: 6/21/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain … Read More
Pauline Linebarger McClain
Description: Pauline Linebarger McClain (1907-2008) was a member of the Class of 1929. She majored in History and studied to become a teacher. Also, she joined a sorority. She said the Great Depression made it hard for her to find a job. Date of Interview: 5/16/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Pauline Linebarger McClain Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files
Geraldine North Marrs
Description: Geraldine North Marrs (1913-2012) graduated in 1935. She received a scholarship and majored in Education. Geraldine was active in the Women’s League and she joined the Phi Epsilon Omicron honorary society. Geraldine said that the Great Depression meant having less pocket money and a harder time on the job market. Date of Interview: 6/8/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Geraldine North Marrs … Read More
Jean Lattan
Description: Jean Lattan (1909-2002) was a member of the Class of 1932. He received a scholarship to the U of I and majored in Engineering and Mathematics. Jean said that he did not especially notice the effects of the Great Depression, but he worked as a waiter during college. Also, Jean was a member of the Glee Club and he was … Read More
Wanda Spencer Larson
Description: Wanda Spencer Larson (1918-2003) graduated in 1938. She majored in Education and joined the Chi Omega sorority. Wanda had rich memories of the manners and mores of campus life at the time. Date of Interview: 1/19/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Wanda Spencer Larson Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files
Frank Bernard Kuntz
Description: Frank Kuntz (1909-2012) graduated in 1933. Frank majored in Athletic Education; and he joined a fraternity, but left due to the expense. In fact, Frank worked as a dishwasher and a janitor to make ends meet during the Depression. Date of Interview: 3/13/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Frank Bernard Kuntz Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files