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Perspectives on the Indiana Economy, 1981-1982

Interviewee
Emison, Ewing R., Jr. February 16, 1982 

Call Number
82-001

Physical Description

29 pages; 2 tapes, 1 7/8 ips, 80 minutes; index

Interviewer
King, R.T.

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

Rabb Emison, Jr., born 1925, delves into the creation of the Bi-State Airport Authority to manage the Lawrenceville, Illinois Municipal Airport, and the advantages and attractiveness of the airport. Included in this discussion are the comparisons between Illinois and Indiana departments, specifically the Commerce Department and Aeronautics Commission, and the rise of the air cargo business.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • Aeronautics Commission of Indiana
    • Bi-State Airport Authority
    • Federal Express
    • Flying Tigers
    • Indiana Department of Commerce
    • O'Hare International Airport
    • Personal Names
    • Kerner, Otto
    • Place Names
    • Lawrenceville, Illinois
    • Vincennes, Indiana
    • Subjects
    • air cargo advantages
    • airport design
    • airport development
    • cargo hub
    • partisan politics