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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Jacobs, former rector of Springfield's Christ Church, discusses his years with the church, congregation members and church staff, renovations to the building, women's auxiliary, and the church's bulletin, "The Militant."

1 tape, 67 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbruster, 1982 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and a copy of "The Militant."

Scope and Contents Laura Johnston, artist and aviator, discusses art, music, and her aviation interests. She relates her childhood interest in art, piano lessons, teaching piano and music, attendance at the Western Conservatory of Music, work at the Chicago Art Institute, her art exhibits, and the Pen Women's Society. She also discusses aviation training and teaching, the Chicago Girls Flying Club and the Ninety-Niners, airplanes and shows, and operating her own aviation school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ...

Scope and Contents Mary Johnston discusses her work as a physical therapist, teacher, and photojournalist: childhood interest in photography and sports; physical education in college; work as a physical therapist in the army and in New York; work and life in Paris as a photojournalist; comparison of France and U.S.; teaching French; and women's roles. She also discusses her childhood in Iron Mountain, Michigan and her family. 5 tapes, 265 mins. Interview by Rhonda Golden, 1983 OPEN See...

Scope and Contents Jones, Springfield businessman, discusses his various occupations: musician in a jazz quartet, owner of an Asian-import store in Washington D.C., and owner of Modern Mailing Systems. He also discusses the local business community and many of his own business ventures. He also mentions his friend, a Vietnamese citizen, who managed to flee the country just hours before Saigon fell to the Viet Cong army. 2 tapes, 120 mins., 27 pp. Interview by Donald Talmant, 1975 OPEN See...

Scope and Contents J. David Jones, a state representative from Springfield, discusses his political career, local politics, and the WWII homefront. He recalls Pearl Harbor, death of President Roosevelt, bombing of Hiroshima, and the Springfield war effort. Also discusses Springfield's Capitol Airport and the Convention Center, and local legislation against gambling and corruption during the 1940's. 2 tapes, 80 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Joanne Wheeler, 1972 OPEN See collateral file:...

Scope and Contents Jones, journalist, discusses Springfield, Illinois, state politics, politicians, Illinois governors, work for the State Journal-Register, changes in journalism, legislative reporting, scandals, Illinois aviation, and WWII experiences. He also discusses his family, downtown Springfield, race relations, discrimination, attending University of Illinois, Depression, prohibition, and coal mining and oil. 8 tapes, 587 mins. Interview by Kimberly Smith Hoffman, 1987 OPEN See...

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Jordan, native of Peoria, discusses his career in radio. He recalls the town of Peoria around the turn of the century, the development of his character "Fibber McGee" on the radio show "Fibber McGee and Molly," network radio, and radio personalities.

1 tape, 60 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Wally Gair, 1984 OPEN

Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Jordan discusses his experiences at Sangamon State University both as a student as an administrator in the Innovative and Experimental Studies office as well as the Applied Studies Office. He was President of the Springfield District 186 School Board when desegregation of the local schools was implemented in 1976. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project.Digital audio file, 52 min., 17 pp. Interview by...

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Jurgens, a German-American, discusses her family background and customs. She recalls her father's bakery, the German traditions in her domestic life, music and homemade food, and the family's experiences during WWI.

1 tape, 45 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains Verna Rexroat interview

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Jusell, former scout executive of the Abraham Lincoln Council, discusses the Boy Scouts: volunteers and staff, funding, Camp Illinek, Camp Sangamo, the integration of minorities into scouting, the impact of WWII on scouting, contributions to the WWII home-front effort, Cub Scouts and Eagle Scouts.

31 pp. Interview by Jay Heim, 1978 OPEN See collateral file