Schanbacher, Sally B.
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Bunn, George W. Jr. #1 (1890-1973): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B884G
Scope and Contents
George Bunn, Springfield businessman, discusses his family's history in Springfield: his grandfather's 1840's businesses, formation of the Marine Bank, and the Springfield Watch Company. He recalls his education at Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and Princeton University, work in New York as a reporter and editorial assistant, WWI service, and Springfield during the Depression. He also discusses his involvement with the Abraham Lincoln Association, his tenure as trustee and president of...
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Graebel, Dr. Richard Paul #2 (1908-1976): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-G756.2
Scope and Contents
Dr. Graebel, pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, recalls the history of the church; visitors to the church and their interest in Abraham Lincoln; his friendships with John L. Lewis and Governors Adlai Stevenson, Otto Kerner, and Richard Ogilvie; the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation; and his participation on the Commission on Human Relations and the Illinois Parole and Pardon Board. 1 tape, 60 mins., 37 pp.
Interview by Sally B. Schanbacher,...
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