Scope and Contents Britz, daughter of a coal miner, recalls living conditions and family life during the period 1920 through WWII. She describes life growing up in Riverton near the Sangamon River, year-round activities on the river, learning to respect the dangers of the river, her family's first car, housework, and recreation. She also discusses coping during the Depression, towns along the river, coal miners and the Progressive Miners of America in the 1930's, the PMA Women's Auxiliary, life as a young...

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Callarman, member of Christ Church, recalls her membership with the church, family, church members, cooking, and women's groups at Christ Church in Springfield.

3 tapes, 270 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Sandra Armbruster, 1982 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Bill and Gladys Day, members of Springfield's Christ Church, recall church members, leaders, and activities. They discuss the choir, rectors, women's auxiliary, clubs and organizations, changes in dress, architecture, doctrine, services, and membership which have taken place over the years. They also compare their experiences at Christ Church to other Episcopalian churches they have attended. 2 tapes, 180 mins., 58 pp. Interview by Sandy Armbruster, 1981...

Scope and Contents CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Mrs. Feltenstein, member of Christ Episcopal Church of Springfield, recalls stories of the church and its members, the altar guild, women's auxiliary, Sunday school, church building, and changes in the church. She also discusses her family background, marriage, and those who have served as the church's rectors. 1 tape, 90 mins., 27 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbruster, 1981 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a copy of Feltenstein's...

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Hickox, member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, recalls her association with the church, activities, members, guilds, and the clergy. She discusses her neighborhood, and apartment buildings owned by her father. She also mentions her education at Mills College and former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk.

1 tape, 90 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbruster, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Jacobs, former rector of Springfield's Christ Church, discusses his years with the church, congregation members and church staff, renovations to the building, women's auxiliary, and the church's bulletin, "The Militant."

1 tape, 67 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbruster, 1982 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a copy of "The Militant."

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Kestner, long-time member of Springfield's Christ Episcopal Church, recalls her contributions to the church and participation in activities. She discusses guilds, special events and projects, changes in the church over the years, and fellow members.

1 tape, 45 mins., 15 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbruster, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Leinicke, member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, discusses changes in the services, form of church government, priests and bishops, conflicts between high and low Episcopal churches, election of women, and the Prayer Book. She also talks about her participation in the church, women's organizations, couples groups, election to the Synod, and membership in other governing bodies in the church and the Diocese. 2 tapes, 180 mins., 45 pp....

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Rentschler, member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, recalls the church's rituals, activities, choir and members. Also discusses her interest in Springfield theater groups. Rentschler also recalls her training and career in aviation as one of the first licensed woman pilots in Illinois and the training of pilots during WWII.

2 tapes, 130 mins., 34 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbuster, 1982 OPEN See collateral file

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Schoening, a lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls her Episcopalian religious attendance at Christ Episcoal Church: women's auxiliary; building of the church; and other church members. She also recalls early 20th century Springfield; Chatham cemetery; and the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 30 pp. Interview by Sandra Armbruster, 1984 OPEN See collateral file