Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Saperstein, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1957-67 and Illinois Senate 1967-77, discusses her work in the General Assembly with such issues as education, public aid, public health, judicial reform and women's rights. She also discusses her work before the General Assembly as president of the Chicago Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), the Chicago Area Project, the League of Women Voters, and the Juvenile Protection...

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Sarff discusses life as a farmer: hard times during the Depression and WWII, earning money as a boy, country schools, fairs, farm machinery and methods, farm life, crops without fertilizer and herbicides, and vacations.

5 tapes, 310 mins., 60 pp. Interview by Rosalyn L. Baker Bone, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Savage, a riverboat captain, discusses his experiences on the rivers of the Midwest; showboats; taking a boat trip to Brazil; and serving with Teddy Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War.

2 tapes, 29 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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Sayre discusses rural life in Petersburg and central Illinois during the 20th century: farming, homemade foods, home entertainment, family life, marriage, divorce, and children. Also discusses her volunteer work and the Lincoln Memorial Gardens.

3 tapes, 240 mins., 73 pp. Interview by Kay MacLean, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

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Scalzo recalls her interest and involvement with the arts: attending Kandinsky Academy and the Chicago Art Institute, establishment of the Springfield Art Association, teaching art, collections and exhibits, and types and styles of art. She also discusses studying music at Ursuline Academy in Springfield.

5 tapes, 260 mins. Interview by Rhonda Golden, 1983 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photographs, and articles. See also SCA49 Scalzo

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Scalzo, an artist, discusses her work and association with art, the Springfield Art Association, Vachel Lindsay and her art education.

1 tape, 60 mins., 28 pp. Interview by Melinda Kwedar, 1976 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopies of photographs and articles.

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Scariano, member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1957-73, discusses his election in 1956, the Illinois Crime Investigation Commission, legislative and judicial reform, education and state universities and the administration of Governor Otto Kerner. Also discusses his earlier years in Chicago, his education, law school, and his law practice.21 tapes, 1110 mins., 2 vols., 217 pp., plus index Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner and...

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SPRINGFIELD MARINE BANK PROJECT Schaefer, bank employee, discusses the Springfield Marine Bank: working conditions, WWII, employees and computerization.

1 tape, 45 mins., 15 pp. Interview by John Bucari, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ADLAI E. STEVENSON PROJECT Schaefer, Illinois Supreme Court Justice, discusses his personal and professional associations and recollections of Adlai E. Stevenson II: political life, gubernatorial and presidential campaigns, administration as Illinois governor, legislative initiatives, associates, accomplishments, life in the Governor's mansion, the Democratic Party; Mayor Richard Daley, Secretary of State Paul Powell, Springfield, Chicago, and politics.Memoir, 82 pp. Interview by...

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Schermerhorn, lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls the city in the early and mid 20th century: family life, growing up, the race riot of 1908, Dome Building fire at the fairgrounds, downtown Springfield, Lincoln Law School, and Charles Street. Also discusses the Ridgely-Farmers Bank and First National Bank.

4 tapes, 180 mins., 47 pp. Interview by Doann Murray, 1984 OPEN See collateral file