Illinois History and Lincoln Collections Oral History Platform
The Illinois History and Lincoln Collections Oral History Platform brings together recordings, transcriptions, and descriptive information about oral histories collected and preserved by the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library, and allows researchers, students, and community members to learn and explore oral history interviews documenting the lived experiences of Illinoisians.
Explore the projects and collections on this site using the links below, or search and browse all interviews.
This platform is managed by the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections (IHLC), a unit of the Special Collections Division of the University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign. By collecting, preserving, and providing access to print and manuscript materials documenting the history of Illinois and its inhabitants, including the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the IHLC serves to support research and learning in the areas of Illinois history and Lincoln studies.