GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Baumhardt, German-American, discusses attitudes toward Germans during WWII while in the Army, and the treatment he received because of his parentage. He also discusses his experiences as a translator for German prisoners of war, and visits to Germany after the war.

1 tape, 30 min., 7 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains Rocky Schoenrock interview

GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Father Joseph Miller recalls his feelings and thoughts regarding World War II, Adolph Hitler, and attitudes toward German-Americans.

1 tape, 24 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains Gertrude Schmidt interview

GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Schoenrock recalls WWII and the German-American community's reaction to the war. Also recalls experience with German prisoners while serving with the Navy during WWII.

1 tape, 30 mins., 10 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN For tape see Walter Baumhardt See collateral file

GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Carl and Helen Staab, lifelong residents of Springfield, discuss their German ancestors and hostility toward Germans during WWII.

1 tape, 30 mins., 11 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file

GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Father Weitzel discusses the German-American religious community in Springfield and their feelings toward Germany during WWII.

1 tape, 20 mins., 8 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file