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Fitzpatrick, J.R. "Bud"

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Fitzpatrick, J.R. "Bud" (1895-1982): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-F582
Scope and Contents Fitzpatrick, Springfield resident and businessman, recalls his neighborhood, lumber business, sponsorship of numerous athletic teams, effects of the Depression, involvement with the publication The Citizens Tribune, local political campaigns, violence during the mine wars, service on the Illinois Boxing Commission and Golden Gloves, and sponsorship of semi-professional softball including the Fitzpatrick Lumberjacks. He recalls a softball game played between the Lumberjacks and Joe Louis's...
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