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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Leslie Souther, deckhand and farmer, and Bee Hines, roustabout and deckhand, discuss their experiences on steamboats, loading and carrying freight, livestock and cargo, and the various duties of crewmen.

2 tapes, 36 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Spalding, member of Springfield's Christ Episcopal Church, discusses her association and experiences with the church: Sunday school, women's groups, Boy Scout troops, social functions, renovation and expansion, and active church members.

2 tapes, 135 mins., 36 pp. Interview by Sandra Britz Armbruster, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

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Spartin, coal mine engineer, discusses Illinois strip mining, mine equipment, mining studies, reclamation, coal production, and other energy production.

1 tape, 60 mins. Interview by Nick Cherniavsky, 1977 RESTRICTED: To be used for historical purposes only.

Scope and Contents Gus Speder recalls his early years in East Germany, his move to West Germany with his mother and brother when he was eight, and their immigration to Illinois when he was fifteen. He recalls hardships as a child in Germany during and after WWII, his travels from Europe to the United States on a “Super Constellation” plane to New York, and his childhood education and experiences as a high school history teacher.2 tapes, 120 mins., 32 pp. Interview by Kevin Reed, 2006 See...

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SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT Speer discusses her father's association with the Shawneetown Bank; the establishment of the First State Bank of Junction, Illinois; 1937 Ohio River flood; the bank's interior; and people associated with the bank and town.

1 tape, 45 mins., 21 pp. Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978 OPEN See collateral file

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Spencer, founding president of Sangamon State University, briefly recalls his early academic career at Miami University in Ohio and the University of Chicago; private tutoring; University of Rhode Island; his arrival in Springfield to launch Sangamon State University; the acquisition of the Clayville historic site; and restoring houses in Vermont.

1 tape, 45 mins., 16 pp. Interview by Richard Henderson, 1983 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Spencer, first President of Sangamon State University, discusses SSU from its beginning in 1969: his previous position at the University of Rhode Island, being hired as President, move to Springfield, Illinois, recruiting administration and faculty, first year problems, Vice-President for Academic Affairs George Cohen, interviews and memos, development of curriculum and academic programs, John Keiser, early faculty, administrative and library appointments, SSU as an upper level university,...

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Spicer, waitress, discusses employment at Maldaner's Restaurant in Springfield: bakery, work and business hours, uniforms, meal specialties, employees and managers, and customers.

1 tape, 90 mins., 31 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1977 OPEN See collateral file

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Spiegel, former professor and counselor at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Springfield, discusses his arrival at the Seminary; transition from parish pastor to teacher; condition of the Seminary, improvements, and its curriculum.

1 tape, 90 mins., 18 pp. Interview by Norman Langhoff, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

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Spinner discusses life in Springfield in the 1930's and 40's: family, marriage and children, Scottish Highland dancing, and jobs. She also discusses attending Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois: chapel, work, classes, rules, house council, and relaxation.

2 tapes, 165 mins., 53 pp. Interview by James Maestri, 1973 OPEN See collateral file