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SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION Doris Bucari, former co-chairman of the International Visitors Commission in Springfield, discusses the early days of the commission, its work, visitors from Indonesia and China, and people who worked on the commission.

1 tape, 30 mins., 6 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1990 OPEN See collateral file

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Feuer, president of General Automotive, discusses growing up in Springfield during the Depression and the effects on the family, business and on local coal miners. He recalls his education, his family history as immigrants from Poland, and his service in the air force during WWII. Feuer also discusses his Jewish background, attending synagogue, and recalls family stories and radio programs.

2 tapes, 80 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION Fowler, a member of the Commission, recalls her co-workers, the Commission's goals, as well as the work they performed in Springfield.

1 tape, 30 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1991 OPEN

Scope and Contents Grummon, a Springfield attorney and son of a Methodist minister, discusses his parents' background, his own marriage and family, WWII experiences, civic activities, and legal career including his role in an early school integration law suit in the late 1950's. He also recalls his childhood as a "preacher's kid" and his education at Cornell College. He also mentions his mother's experiences growing up in China as the daughter of missionaries. 2 tapes, 120 mins., 34 pp. Interview...

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SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION Lindley, past chairman, describes how the Commission was created and how she became associated with the Commission. Also discusses the restoration of Lincoln's home and street and going to the White House Conference on Children and Youth.

1 tape, 45 mins., 12 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1990 OPEN Tape also includes Annabelle Patton interview

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SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION Annabelle Lewis Patton, first chairman of the Springfield International Visitors Commission, discusses her interest in and association with the creation and early work of the commission.

1 tape, 90 mins., 14 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1990 OPEN See collateral file For tape see Maralee Lindley

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SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COMMISSION Betty Woods, executive director of the Springfield International Visitors Commission, discusses its creation and organization as well as her duties at the Commission.

1 tape, 45 mins., 12 pp. Interview by Byron Booth, 1990 OPEN See collateral file