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Stericker discusses her father, Alja Robinson Crook (1864-1930), a geologist and curator of the Illinois State Museum of Natural History. She describes the early 20th century State Museum building and exhibits, her father's education, the move to Springfield, family life, and his work at the museum.

1 tape, 90 mins., 29 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1976-77 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Victor, chairman of the board of Thrifty Drugs, Inc., discusses his interest and involvement in the pharmacy business; work at and description of Ralph's Drugstore in Springfield; pharmacy school; owning his first drugstore and its expansion into the Thrifty Drugstore chain. He describes the set-up of his drugstores: goods, generic drugs, customers, employee benefits, business practices, and changes in drug making. He also recalls the Springfield community, his childhood, Depression,...

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Betty and Edward Woods discuss the history and business of Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield. They also discuss her father, Walter Tabor, who owned and managed the restaurant; also employees' duties, meals, catering, bakery, and service.

2 tapes, 135 mins. Interview by Jo Saner, 1977 RESTRICTED: May be read but not quoted, cited or published. See collateral file: interviewer's notes, partial transcript.