Scope and Contents Holman recalls her early years while growing up in Berlin, Germany, her parents, and the changes that occurred in Germany under Adolf Hitler; moving to the United States, her marriage to Dr. John Holman in 1938, moving to Springfield, and her children Andrew and Robert. Holman recalls her childhood passion for the arts that remained with her throughout her life. She discusses her roles as President of the Springfield Art Association, President of the Springfield Symphony Guild, and longtime...

Scope and Contents Margaret Honey discusses rural life during the late 19th and early 20th century: her childhood and family home in Newton, Illinois, education, injuries, illnesses and remedies, teaching, courtship and marriage, dairy farming, housework, home childbirth, community organizations and holiday celebrations. She also discusses her life as wife of a minister, her husband's duties as a minister of the Christian Church, life adjustments, her 45th wedding anniversary, Christian Church baptisms, the...