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Graham, Elizabeth E. (1892-1982): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-G760E

Scope and Contents

Graham, a retired school teacher and former curator of the Vachel Lindsay Home, recalls aspects of early 20th century life including rural schools, farming, cooking, and family life; incidents from her childhood near Galena, Illinois; family history; college education, teaching experiences, former students, and fellow educators at Springfield High School. She also discusses Springfield, her recollections of poet Vachel Lindsay, the Lindsay Association, and her service as the curator of the Lindsay Home.

4 tapes, 308 mins., 76 pp. Interview by Alma Mandeville, 1980 and Jim Krohe, 1972 OPEN See collateral file: Interviewer's notes, photocopied photographs of Graham, photocopies of Vachel Lindsay's poetry and art work, a brochure on Lindsay, and an article on Graham.

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Extent

6.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,2194

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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