Scope and Contents HISTORICAL SITES PROJECT Lowell Anderson discusses the restoration of the Illinois Governor's Mansion in Springfield during Governor Ogilvie's administration. He recalls the condition of the mansion, contents of the attic, termite problems, and structural changes that had been made to the roof and staircase. He discusses the process of restoration, selection of architects, craftsmen, and furniture, the Executive Mansion Association, project funding, and the construction of the rear addition...

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Carmen Chapman, teacher, discusses living in Des Moines, Iowa: family and childhood, education at University of Iowa, and teaching in Bettendorf, Iowa. She discusses life in Springfield: working mothers and child care, teaching at Lincoln Land Community College, racial integration in schools, and her political interests and involvement.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 51 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1976 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Greenholdt, the district coordinator for Equal Rights Amendment Central for Sangamon and Montgomery Counties, recalls the events and people involved in the attempt to pass the ERA in Illinois. She discusses the amendment, its supporters, opposing groups and arguments against the amendment, states which ratified the amendment, and actions taken in the Illinois General Assembly. She also discusses her background and education. 1 tape, 90 mins., 32 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar,...

Scope and Contents Hamilton discusses her employment in education as well as jobs she has held in traditionally male-dominated fields. She recalls the circumstances which enabled her to work outside the home, and employment during WWII in the area of military intelligence. Other topics include Hamilton's family background, her husband's family background as Russian immigrants, and her work in education, particularly the "More Academically Able" Program. References are made to the Palmer Sanatorium and the...

Scope and Contents Calista Herndon recalls her mother-in-law, Kate Herndon, who was born in 1855. She recounts Kate Herndon's recollections of Abraham Lincoln and his family in Springfield, Lincoln's law partner and biographer William Herndon, members of the Herndon family, and their dry goods business. She also discusses Kate Herndon's education and marriage, Kate's 100th birthday, the Elijah Iles house, and china painting. 1 tape, 60 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1975 OPEN See...

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Hoffmann, Springfield lawyer, recalls law school, her marriage and family, problems she encountered working in a male-dominated field, civic and church activities, and her service as commissioner of finance. She also mentions her education at Wellesley and University of Chicago Law School, and recalls the Lincoln Home area and the Lincoln Law School.

1 tape, 45 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Ide, lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls turn of the century Springfield: social life of its wealthy citizens, downtown businesses, Springfield families and citizens, including the Lanphiers, Vachel Lindsay, and Ide's distant relative Mary Todd Lincoln. She also recalls her service on the board of the Home for the Friendless, survey work for the Russell Sage Foundation, and work with the Children's Service League. Also mentions Jane Addams, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Josephine Baker, and the...

Scope and Contents The narrators discuss the creation of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Gardens in Springfield: the role of Harriet Knudson in founding the Garden, finances, design by Jens Jensen, nature programs, personal interests and involvements and support from the Springfield community. Cochran, Berta b. 1883, 2 tapes, #1 9 pp., #2 28 pp. Gaule, Margaret b. 1917, 4 tapes, 11 pp. Gray, Molly b. 1908, 2 tapes, 11 pp. McLaren, Homer b. 1887, 1 tape, 4 pp. Sayre, Jeanette b. 1912, 1 tape,...

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Scalzo, an artist, discusses her work and association with art, the Springfield Art Association, Vachel Lindsay and her art education.

1 tape, 60 mins., 28 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1976 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopies of photographs and articles.

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Schrom, immigrant from Austria, discusses her medical education, internship, and her pediatric residency and training in Austria and in the United States. She also recalls work at St. John's Hospital Perinatal Center in Springfield, outreach programs and regional centers.

1 tape, 90 mins., 31 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1976 OPEN See collateral file