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Murray, Doann

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

L645 Vachel Lindsay Project: Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-L645
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...
Dates: Created: 1984 - 1985

Schermerhorn, Marion Ester (1899-1994): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SCH28
Scope and Contents

Schermerhorn, lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls the city in the early and mid 20th century: family life, growing up, the race riot of 1908, Dome Building fire at the fairgrounds, downtown Springfield, Lincoln Law School, and Charles Street. Also discusses the Ridgely-Farmers Bank and First National Bank.

4 tapes, 180 mins., 47 pp. Interview by Doann Murray, 1984 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date