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- Collection: Farm Aid 1985
19850817_017_N-G_RKOWillie Nelson, Governor Thompson, and John Mellencamp at the press conference that announced Farm Aid 1985. Photo Courtesy of the News-Gazette.
20230401_2717_History HarvestMemorial Stadium booths used by students to record oral history interviews during the History Harvest event in 2023.
Alan & Marci Shoemaker Oral HistoryAlan and Marci Shoemaker are local community members who attended the 1985 Farm Aid Concert. Marci is the daughter of a local farmer, and this oral…
B.B. King Farm Aid PerformancePhoto B.B. King's performance at the 1985 Farm Aid Concert
Beth Bandy Zeiders was a local community member who hosted members of Willie Nelson's entourage in her home. This oral history records her…
Bill Beebe assisted with the construction of the stage and managed sound equipment for the 1985 Farm Aid Concert. Debbie Beebe attended the concert.…
Bob Dylan Farm Aid PerformanceBob Dylan's 1985 Farm Aid performance featuring Willie Nelson and Tom Petty.
Bobby Slade was a local community member who owned the Hideway Restaurant and attended the 1985 Farm Aid concert. This oral history records his…
Craig and Laura were students at the University of Illinois and were attendees at the 1985 Farm Aid Concert. This oral history records their…
Darrell Boege managed a plant the DeKalb plant in Tuscola, IL and worked with many farmers in East Central, IL. He met Willie Nelson and Governor Jim…