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Stericker discusses her father, Alja Robinson Crook (1864-1930), a geologist and curator of the Illinois State Museum of Natural History. She describes the early 20th century State Museum building and exhibits, her father's education, the move to Springfield, family life, and his work at the museum.

1 tape, 90 mins., 29 pp. Interview by Josephine Saner, 1976-77 OPEN See collateral file

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Stericker, long-time member of Christ Church in Springfield, discusses Youth Sunday, ministers, and other members of the church. Also mentions church plays and dances.

1 tape, 60 mins., 22 pp. Interview by Sandra Bretz Armbruster, 1981 OPEN See collateral file

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SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB PROJECT Stern, a member since 1961, discusses his activities in the club: the induction process, supporting exchange students, and charity activities.

1 tape, 45 mins., 14 pp. Interview by P.J. Waggaman, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents ADLAI E. STEVENSON PROJECT Adlai E. Stevenson III discusses his father, Adlai E. Stevenson II: his administration as Governor of Illinois; position at the United Nations; relationship to President Kennedy; political strategies; the 1960 Democratic Convention; and his father's death and funeral. He discusses growing up: his mother, health, his brothers, the family home in Libertyville, Illinois, family attitudes, helping his father on the campaign trail, and his own political career....

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Stobaugh, director of interpretation of the Joseph Smith Homes, discusses Nauvoo, Illinois and the Joseph Smith Historic Center: tour guides and services, preservation and restoration of historic buildings, programs, relations with the Nauvoo community, museum, and Nauvoo history.

1 tape, 82 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Richard Welchans, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Ralph Stone, professor of history at Sangamon State University, discusses his involvement in student activism, civil rights and anti-war movements, and his involvement in teaching innovative and radical educational programs. He also discusses pacifism, the Vietnam War, political activities at Miami University in Ohio, conspiracy trials, and the political atmosphere in the 1960's and 70's.5 tapes, 355 mins., 77 pp. Interviews by Don Richardson, 1972 and Cliff Wilson, 1978 OPEN See...

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Rolland Stone discusses Sangamon County and its history, Sangamo Town and Springfield, growing seed corn, and the Stone Seed Company. Also mentions prohibition, Depression, WWI and WWII.

1 tape, 30 mins., 14 pp. Interview by Virginia Bomke, 1972 OPEN For tape see A.O. Bumgardner See collateral file

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Storm discusses his association with United Sangamon County Voters, his candidacy for Precinct Committeeman, and his interest in politics.

1 tape, 30 mins., 11 pp. Interview by James Krohe, 1972 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, flyers and articles about the United Sangamon County Voters.

Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project Strom, a 1977 SSU graduate and former Springfield Alderman, discusses his experiences at Sangamon State University. He obtained a master’s in administration-generic that was one of the choices available as a graduate degree. Some professors he remembers include Stan Sokolik, Bob Kustra, and Geoff Cornog. See also D2/1/3 Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project.Digital audio file, 36 min., 14 pp. Interview by Lorrie...

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SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB PROJECT Stuart, member, discusses positive aspects of the club: fundraising, impact on the community, and Rotary International.

1 tape, 70 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Melissa Hopp, 1988 OPEN See collateral file