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SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB PROJECT Graham, a member of the Springfield Rotary Club, discusses joining the club, programs and activities, changes which have taken place over the years, and the club's sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop #12.

1 tape, 45 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Mike Schramm, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents COAL MINING AND UNION ACTIVITIES PROJECT Gramlich, a Springfield area coal miner, recalls working conditions in the mines, mechanization, leadership of John L. Lewis, formation of the Progressive Miners of America Union, strikes and the violence between the P.M.A. and the United Mine Workers Union, Mulkeytown march, and the Peerless Mine Ambush. Also discusses Springfield in the 1920's, living conditions for the striking miners and their families, and his indictment along with 40 other...

Scope and Contents Grant, an educator who worked primarily in Hamilton County, Illinois, discusses his years in the teaching profession: teaching and principal positions, service as county superintendent, consolidated schools, and service as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He discusses his own rural education, high school years, attending Southern Illinois Normal School (now SIUC), his family background, farm life, WWI, influenza epidemic of 1918, entertainment, holiday celebrations,...

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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

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Green discusses his work and association with Illinois Governor Dan Walker: Walker's 1972 election campaign, his walk around the State, fundraising, press relations, politics, other candidates, and polling; the Walker administration; association with Mayor Daley; and defeat for reelection in 1976. 3 tapes, 245 mins., 59 pp. Interview by Marilyn Immel, 1981-82 RESTRICTED: Memoir may be read but not quoted, cited or published. No bound copy, only manuscript...

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 ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Grindle, Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, 1957-1967, discusses his years in the General Assembly: legislative achievements in the areas of transportation, conservation, economic development, industry and labor relations, insurance and public aid, health, welfare, and safety; legislative, judicial, and fiscal reform; reapportionment; legislative techniques and ethics. He also discusses his family history and Welsh background, childhood...

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Groan discusses Sunday School, women's activities, destruction of the church by fire in 1956, support from the Temple B'rith Sholom, fund raising and construction of the new church building. Also discusses New England Dinners, Handy Andys, and the First Congregational Church's affiliation with the United Church of Christ.

1 tape, 63 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Groh, immigrant from Austria-Hungary, discusses his work in the coal mines near Pawnee, Illinois, mine wars between the United Mine Workers and the Progressive Miners of America, coal mine operations, and his contribution to the construction of the Number Ten slope mine in Pawnee. Also discusses his education and training in electrical engineering, living and working conditions for miners, and the role of women in the mine wars. ...

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MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROJECT Gronseth, an Activity Therapy Supervisor at the Jacksonville State Hospital, discusses establishing the activity therapy program, therapist training, volunteer programs at the hospital, facilities, the music therapy program, and the work service program.

1 tape, 45 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Rodger Streitmatter, 1972 OPEN See Wright, Roy for collateral file