Sayre, Jeanette
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
L638 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Gardens: Interviews and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-L638
Scope and Contents
The narrators discuss the creation of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Gardens in Springfield: the role of Harriet Knudson in founding the Garden, finances, design by Jens Jensen, nature programs, personal interests and involvements and support from the Springfield community. Cochran, Berta b. 1883, 2 tapes, #1 9 pp., #2 28 pp.
Gaule, Margaret b. 1917, 4 tapes, 11 pp.
Gray, Molly b. 1908, 2 tapes, 11 pp.
McLaren, Homer b. 1887, 1 tape, 4 pp.
Sayre, Jeanette b. 1912, 1 tape,...
Dates:
Created: 1972 - 1975
Sayre, Jeanette (1912-1993): Interview and Memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SA99
Scope and Contents
Sayre discusses rural life in Petersburg and central Illinois during the 20th century: farming, homemade foods, home entertainment, family life, marriage, divorce, and children. Also discusses her volunteer work and the Lincoln Memorial Gardens.
3 tapes, 240 mins., 73 pp.
Interview by Kay MacLean, 1973
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date