Schoening recalls working as a seamstress for Illinois Governors John Tanner and Richard Yates at the turn of the 20th century. She also recalls attendance at Springfield's Christ Episcopal Church: choirs, sewing groups, nickel dinners and other church members.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Betty Leinicke, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Schoening, a lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls her Episcopalian religious attendance at Christ Episcoal Church: women's auxiliary; building of the church; and other church members. She also recalls early 20th century Springfield; Chatham cemetery; and the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Sandra Armbruster, 1984 OPEN See collateral file