Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Howard, political reporter and statehouse correspondent, recalls personalities and events from his career as a journalist covering Illinois government. He discusses working for the Associated Press, political issues, Depression, violence in the coal mines, Springfield, Governor Horner's administration, Chicago-downstate relations, the 1934 and 1935 Illinois Republican conventions, politics, Stratton and Kerner administrations, the Orville Hodge scandal, reapportionment,...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Willard Ice, blind since age four, discusses his years as an attorney and public servant with the Department of Revenue. He recalls his family background, the accident that led to his blindness, education at the Jacksonville School for the Blind and Illinois College, attending law school at the University of Illinois, college activities, employment with the Illinois Department of Finance, WWII homefront and social life in Springfield, state legislation, private law...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION PROJECT Narrators discuss the 1969-70 Illinois Constitutional Convention, changes made in relation to the 1870 state constitution, issues addressed, the adoption of the new constitution in 1970, and its successful and unsuccessful measures. 17 hrs., 25 mins., 4 vols., 465 pp. Interviews by Cullom Davis, Kim Hoffmann, Marilyn Huff and Timothy J. Jones, 1987 OPEN; Fay and Scott sections RESTRICTED See collateral file: participants...

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Student papers prepared for History of Springfield classes taught at SSU by Cullom Davis and others. Papers cover a variety of subjects and periods of Springfield & Sangamon County History including histories of institutions, civic groups and politics in Springfield. See detailed boxlist for more specific authors, titles, and subjects.

Scope and Contents Cullom Davis, a history faculty member at SSU, and Marilyn Huff Immel, assistant to the director of the Office of Public Affairs Communication, were members of the publications committee of the Abraham Lincoln Association during the 1980s. The publication committee provided general editorial advice and assistance in the preparation of volumes. The collection includes original and edited manuscripts that were published in the ALA journal and presented at the annual ALA Symposia...

Scope and Contents Production tapes for "SSU 1970-1995" a presentation celebrating the first 25 years of Sangamon State University. The collection contains 35 videotaped interviews of students, staff, faculty, and university administrators along with 294 videotaped still photographs of people and place around campus over its 25 year history. Among the many people interviewed were SSU Presidents Robert Spencer and Naomi Lynn, Senator Paul Simon, Aydin Gonulsen, David and Judy Everson Homer Butler, Larry...

Scope and Contents Kirchner, a veterinarian from Havana, Illinois, recalls his early years and practice: training at McKillips Veterinary College in Chicago, treatment of animal diseases, practicing veterinary medicine in rural areas, and his work to eliminate rabies in Illinois dogs. He also discusses childhood on a Chandlerville farm, in Havana, and anti-German sentiment during WWI. 2 tapes, 180 mins., 33 pp. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1978 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes,...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Kolbe, assistant press secretary for Governor Richard Ogilvie 1969-1973, recalls the events of Ogilvie's administration. He discusses his early experiences in journalism, working with Richard Ogilvie during his campaign for governor, establishment of the Governor's Press Office, speech writing, the governor's staff and cabinet members. He also discusses press operations and Ogilvie's failed bid for reelection in 1972. 3 tapes, 198 mins., 53 pp. Interview by...

Scope and Contents Narrators discuss their association and experiences with Springfield poet Vachel Lindsay (1879-1931). Also discussed are Lindsay's parents, the family home in Springfield, his poetry and tours, his marriage, and tragic death. Nicholas Lindsay is the poet's son. English, Dr. Thomas H. (1895-1992), 1 tape, 45 mins., 9 pp. Jorgensen, Clarissa Hagler (1903-1985), 1 tape, 90 mins., 27 pp. Lindsay, Nicholas Cave b. 1927, 1 tape, 90 mins., 21 pp. Lundgren, Alma A. (1907-1997), 1...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Lohmann, Democratic member of the Illinois State State, recalls the years before the General Assembly: family, childhood, work, and local politics in Pekin, Illinois where he served as alderman, city clerk and city commissioner. He then discusses his years in the General Assembly as a State Representative (1922-32) and as a State Senator (1932-53): political acquaintances, road and bridge legislation, campaigning and constituent service,...