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LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS PROJECT Aarup, long-time resident of Springfield, recalls his work at Lincoln Garden between 1950 and 1971. He discusses his work on the park's rock garden, bridges, and benches. He also discusses his work with the Girl Scouts, damage caused by vandals, co-workers Mrs. Knudson and Mrs. Gaule, and his hopes for future changes in the garden.

1 tape, 60 min., 14 pp. Interview by Sara Wells, 1985 OPEN

Scope and Contents LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS PROJECT Gaule discusses her many years of involvement with Lincoln Memorial Gardens in Springfield. She recalls the planning, planting, and maintenance of the grounds, the Indian Council Rings, co-workers, Harriet Knudson (the founder of the Garden), Jens Jenson and his plans for the grounds, volunteers, board members, school groups and educational programs,the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the efforts of the Garden Clubs of Illinois. 4 tapes, 212...

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS PROJECT Gray, one of the early organizers of the Garden and founder of the Split Rail Gift Shop, recalls her co-workers Mrs. Walgreen and Mrs. Knudson, volunteers, managing the gift shop, nature walks and plans for the garden.

1 tape, 43 mins., 15 pp. Interview by Sara Wells, 1985 OPEN See Cochran, Berta for collateral file See also L638 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Gardens

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS PROJECT Hammel, an administrator at Springfield's Lincoln Memorial Gardens in the 1970's, discusses his work experiences, contributions made by volunteers and organizations, and the programs conducted on the grounds. References are made to the ideas of Jens Jensen, wildlife in the garden, the Sierra Club, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts.

1 tape, 90 mins., 27 pp. Interview by Sara Wells, 1985 OPEN

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS PROJECT Knudson, son of Harriet Knudson (above), the founder of Lincoln Memorial Gardens, discusses the garden in its early days, his mother's contributions, planting acorns, and the landscape architect of the park, Jens Jenson.

1 tape, 26 mins., 11 pp. Interview by Sara Wells, 1985 OPEN' See collateral file