Jones, J. David (1913-1980): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-J718
Scope and Contents
J. David Jones, a state representative from Springfield, discusses his political career, local politics, and the WWII homefront. He recalls Pearl Harbor, death of President Roosevelt, bombing of Hiroshima, and the Springfield war effort. Also discusses Springfield's Capitol Airport and the Convention Center, and local legislation against gambling and corruption during the 1940's.
2 tapes, 80 mins., 23 pp.
Interview by Joanne Wheeler, 1972
OPEN
See collateral file: interviewer's notes, campaign fliers, photocopied article on the WWII homefront, and photocopies of a ration book and stamps.
Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Jones, J. David (1913-1980) (Person)
Extent
4.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Jones, J. David (1913-1980) (Person)
- Wheeler, JoAnne (Person)
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Description rules
- Other Unmapped
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com