Scope and Contents Farnworth, director of historical interpretation of Mormon sites at Nauvoo, Illinois, discusses his family background, education and early career, restoration and interpretation at Nauvoo, living history, missionaries at Nauvoo, training of interpreters, visitor's experience, plans of Nauvoo Restoration Inc., special events, and the role of the Icarians compared to the role of the Mormons in Nauvoo. 1 tape, 69 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Richard S. Welchans, 1974 OPEN See...

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Holliday, a Mormon, discusses his experiences as project manager of Nauvoo Restoration, Inc: restoration plans for the town of Nauvoo, archaeological work, the work of Mormon missionaries, and future plans for the community.

1 tape, 43 mins., 16 pp. Interview by Richard S. Welchans, 1974 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photograph of Holliday, and photocopied newspaper articles

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McKiernan, historian, discusses the Restoration Trail Foundation and Joseph Smith Historic Center in Nauvoo, Illinois. He discusses his association with Nauvoo and Mormon history, Nauvoo guides' and interpreters' program, and the Lamoni site.

1 tape, 90 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Richard S. Welchans, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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Mildred Smith discusses the Joseph Smith Historic Center and restorations in Nauvoo, Illinois. Also mentions teaching in the early 20th century.

1 tape, 55 mins., 20 pp. Interview by Richard S. Welchans, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Stobaugh, director of interpretation of the Joseph Smith Homes, discusses Nauvoo, Illinois and the Joseph Smith Historic Center: tour guides and services, preservation and restoration of historic buildings, programs, relations with the Nauvoo community, museum, and Nauvoo history.

1 tape, 82 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Richard Welchans, 1974 OPEN See collateral file