Scope and Contents Anker, retired owner of a Springfield photo studio, recalls her life in Germany prior to WWII, conditions for Jewish people in the 30s, memories of Crystal Night, and the effects of Nazi government policies on her family and their business. She also discusses her training in photography prior to the war, emigration to England and to America, arrival in Springfield, operation of a photo studio, and involvement in the Springfield community. 4 tapes, 360 min., 96 pp. Interview by...

Scope and Contents Budinger, former president of Springfield's Franklin Life Insurance Company, recalls work with the company beginning in 1923: the life insurance business, former executives, and changes made in the company. He also discusses his involvement in the Rotary Club, Springfield College and its Charles E. Becker Library, fundraising for St. John's Hospital, Prairie Capital Convention Center, and arts organizations. He also discusses his family back-ground, childhood in Chicago, education and early...

Scope and Contents Cooney, resident of Springfield, discusses her interest and involvement with fundraising for Springfield community organizations, including YWCA, World Fellowship Committee, Sangamon County Heart Association, League of Women Voters, Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, Garden Clubs and Women's Club Health Committee. She also discusses her early life and education in Springfield; living in Germany and Austria during WWI; Civilian Defense work during WWII; and church activities.5 tapes,...

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Crook discusses his father, Alja Robinson Crook, former curator of the Illinois State Museum of Natural History: his father's education, geological expeditions, and background; work organizing the Museum and its advisory board; and the beginnings of the Museum and curatorship.

1 tape, 45 mins., 15 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1976-77 OPEN See collateral file

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Fromm, a waitress at Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield for over 25 years, recalls her years of service, changes in the establishment and its operation, Maldaner's specialties, washing the money, customers, interior features and downtown businesses.

1 tape, 68 mins., 38 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

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Keif recalls working at Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield, Illinois for 38 years. She and Woods discuss the restaurant, food, menus, employees, duties as waitress and assistant manager, and customers.

1 tape, 60 mins. Interview by Jo Saner, 1977 RESTRICTED: No legal release. May be read, but not cited, quoted or published. See collateral file: partial unedited transcript. Tape filed under Woods, Edward E. See also W862*

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Menghini, Springfield businessman and entrepreneur, recalls his business enterprises: SASCO (Springfield Auto Supply Company), real estate, Lake Springfield boathouse concession, and the newspaper Springfield Sun; community involvements: Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, St. James' Trade School, and the Red Cross; organizational memberships, golfing and work with the Rotary Club.

5 tapes, 300 mins., 104 pp. Interview by Josephine B. Saner, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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Parnell, wife of Garland Leslie Parnell, an organ grinder, recalls her husband's occupation, selling fruit, raising monkeys and traveling.

1 tape, 30 mins., 31 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1976 OPEN See collateral file

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Isobel Smith, waitress, recalls her employment at Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield: kitchen and bakery, menu, business hours, interior design and furnishings, customers and employees, and changes and closings.

1 tape, 90 mins., 38 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

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Spicer, waitress, discusses employment at Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield: bakery, work and business hours, uniforms, meal specialties, employees and managers, and customers.

1 tape, 90 mins., 31 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1977 OPEN See collateral file