Scope and Contents CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Leinicke, member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, discusses changes in the services, form of church government, priests and bishops, conflicts between high and low Episcopal churches, election of women, and the Prayer Book. She also talks about her participation in the church, women's organizations, couples groups, election to the Synod, and membership in other governing bodies in the church and the Diocese. 2 tapes, 180 mins., 45 pp....

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MOWEAQUA COAL MINE Leitch recalls Moweaqua, Illinois, family and farm life, childhood chores and games, death of her first husband at the 1932 Moweaqua Christmas Eve mine disaster, and her life after the disaster.

1 tape, 60 mins., 15 pp. Interview by Debbie Springer Horne, 1994 Donated by the Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum RESTRICTED: May be read, quoted or cited but cannot be reproduced.

Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Sister Mary Corde attended Sangamon State University taking courses in gerontology from Dr. Jeffrey Chesky, Rosamund Robbert, and Dr. Harry Berman. She earned a Master’s degree in Gerontology in 1994 and used her education in her work as emergency room nurse in Jackson, Mississippi, as parish nurse at St. Agnes in Springfield, Illinois, and later as Director of Nursing at the mother house for the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL. See...

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LeTissier recalls his family, travels, education at Oklahoma A&M, meeting Vachel Lindsay, military bands, songwriting, grocery business, job at the Illinois Department of Public Aid, and his love of music.

1 tape, 72 mins., 14 pp. Interview by Rosalyn Bone, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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John W. Lewis, member of Illinois General Assembly 1940-66, discusses his experiences as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, duties of the majority whip, reapportionment, power of the Speaker, the naming of chairmen, his life and career, workload, and problems at the House of Representatives.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 34 pp. Interview by John E. Vrooman, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Robert Lewis, member of Springfield's First Congregational Church, recalls becoming a member; the 1956 church fire, fundraising, rebuilding, and the groundbreaking ceremonies; the role of women; choir; affiliation with United Church of Christ; and the strengths and weaknesses of the church.

1 tape, 90 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGES Lichty, professor of psychology, discusses his educational background and his role in the development of junior colleges in Illinois: starting programs for preparation of Illinois junior college teachers, working at the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, concepts of "terminal" education, vocational education, and the leadership, acceptance, and growth of junior colleges. 3 tapes, 125 mins., 45 pp. Interview by Ernst Giesecke, 1976...

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ILLINOIS COAL: THE LEGACY OF AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY Lidster, coal miner, discusses his career as a coal miner in central Illinois: his immigration to America from England, family life, the mine wars of the 1930's between the Progressives and the UMW, his jobs above and below ground. Also discusses mine safety, different qualities of coal, and WWI and WWII.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 55 pp. Interview by Kevin Corley, 1985 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Liggins, Illinois state employee 1904-48, recalls working for James A. Rose, Secretary of State (1897-1912) and for Governor Henry Horner. Also recalls Springfield in the early 1900's: St. Paul's African Methodist Evangelical Church, discrimination in taverns, African American doctors, the 1908 race riot, and his marriage in 1910. 1 tape, 90 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974 RESTRICTED: May not be used on radio. Transcript...

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Lindberg, worker on the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad and Mayor of Galesburg 1941-1945, recalls his experiences with the railroad, weather problems, railroad bearings and signals, working conditions, and responsibilities and duties on the train. Lindberg also briefly mentions his family life and his political activities as alderman and mayor.

2 tapes, 90 mins., 25 pp. Interview by Margaret Klusmeyer, 1974 OPEN See collateral file