Scope and Contents Graham, a retired school teacher and former curator of the Vachel Lindsay Home, recalls aspects of early 20th century life including rural schools, farming, cooking, and family life; incidents from her childhood near Galena, Illinois; family history; college education, teaching experiences, former students, and fellow educators at Springfield High School. She also discusses Springfield, her recollections of poet Vachel Lindsay, the Lindsay Association, and her service as the curator of the...

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Sgro, Italian-American, discusses the Italian-American community in Springfield, the Sgro grocery store, neighborhoods, and German, Irish, and Jewish neighbors.

1 tape, 60 mins., 14 pp. Interview by Jim Krohe, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

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Storm discusses his association with United Sangamon County Voters, his candidacy for Precinct Committeeman, and his interest in politics.

1 tape, 30 mins., 11 pp. Interview by James Krohe, 1972 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, flyers and articles about the United Sangamon County Voters.

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John and Hazel Wilson, African American residents of Springfield, discuss the city, the 1908 race riot, the black community, discrimination, and integrating the theaters.

3 tapes, 270 mins., 42 pp. Interviews by Jim Krohe, 1971 and Castella Henderson, 1973 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's note and photographs.