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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