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Soma, Marguerite Beechler

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Soma, Marguerite Beechler (1894-1997): Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SO51*
Scope and Contents

Soma discusses 20th century Springfield, Illinois: growing up, childhood games, chores, and diseases; schools; neighborhoods and streets; entertainment, businesses, and churches. She also discusses Petersburg, the Bates Experimental Road, WWI, and radio programs.

5 tapes, 450 mins. Interview by Dee Nelson, 1988-89 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Created: 1988 - 1989