Scope and Contents Fitzpatrick, Springfield resident and businessman, recalls his neighborhood, lumber business, sponsorship of numerous athletic teams, effects of the Depression, involvement with the publication The Citizens Tribune, local political campaigns, violence during the mine wars, service on the Illinois Boxing Commission and Golden Gloves, and sponsorship of semi-professional softball including the Fitzpatrick Lumberjacks. He recalls a softball game played between the Lumberjacks and Joe Louis's...

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The Papers of Richard Shereikis include memos, minutes, reports and published articles. Prof. Shereikis worked persistently to establish and maintain a balance between vocational training and "general education" at SSU. His efforts are documented in this series. He was also on the Liberal Arts Colloquia Task Force for several years, and it's records provide an account of the development of Liberal Studies Colloquia as they are presently offered.