Donna Conway Miller discusses her uncle Judge William D. Conway (1899-1986): his career, private life, politics and political associates; office and courtrooms, family life and background, Springfield, death threats, retirement and his personality.

3 tapes, 165 mins., 45 pp. Interview by Thomas L. Nolan, 1986 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photocopies of articles on Judge Conway.

GERMAN-AMERICANS PROJECT Father Joseph Miller recalls his feelings and thoughts regarding World War II, Adolph Hitler, and attitudes toward German-Americans.

1 tape, 24 mins., 9 pp. Interview by Leslie Leamons, 1972 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains Gertrude Schmidt interview

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Louise Miller, a member of the First Congregational Church, recalls the church, members, and their activities; married couples' club and forefather's day dinners; 1956 church fire; assistance from Temple B'rith Sholom; fundraising and building a new church; and women's activities in the church.

1 tape, 53 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

Mrs. Miller, superintendent of Springfield's Washington Street Mission, recalls her father and family life; the establishment and history of the Mission; mission to Mexico; work with families in need; satisfactions and rewards; and the relocation of the Mission.

4 tapes, 360 mins., 2 vols., 139 pp. Interview by Margaret M. Klusmeyer, 1973 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photographs and articles on the mission.

Mills, farmer in Sangamon County, recalls early 20th century rural life: farming practices, hog butchering, burial customs, WPA work in rural areas, the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, seed corn business, and Anti-Theft Association.

4 tapes, 315 mins., 114 pp. Interview by Jean A. Berg, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

Monroe discusses Collinsville, Illinois history including a WWI lynching, gangsters and bootlegging, Cahokia Mounds, and politics.

1 tape, 80 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Gerald Veach, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB PROJECT Montague, member of the Rotary Club, discusses his years with the club, fundraising activities, and the club's influences.

1 tape, 45 mins., 13 pp. Interview by Ron Krause, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

Montalbano recalls emigration from Sicily, quarantined ships in New York, Springfield life in the early 20th century, WWII and retirement travel.

1 tape, 60 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Mary Ann Dillon, 1974 OPEN See collateral file: photos

SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB PROJECT Montgomery, member of the Springfield Rotary Club, discusses club activities, the induction process, meetings, the Rotary Foundation, and contributions.

1 tape, 60 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Ron Krause, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

Alice Moore discusses Springfield history: the 1908 race riot, the 1918 influenza epidemic, destruction of the Roosa-Diller apartment building, women's employment and working mothers in early 20th century, and family life.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 21 pp. Interview by Pam Poepl, 1989 OPEN See collateral file: photocopies of articles and photos of the Roosa-Diller apartments