Ide, Elizabeth (1873-1978): Interview and memoir
Scope and Contents
Ide, lifelong resident of Springfield, recalls turn of the century Springfield: social life of its wealthy citizens, downtown businesses, Springfield families and citizens, including the Lanphiers, Vachel Lindsay, and Ide's distant relative Mary Todd Lincoln. She also recalls her service on the board of the Home for the Friendless, survey work for the Russell Sage Foundation, and work with the Children's Service League. Also mentions Jane Addams, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Josephine Baker, and the 1918 influenza epidemic.
4 tapes, 255 mins., 76 pp.
Interviews by Bobbie Herndon, 1972; Jane Breiseth, 1974; Melinda Kwedar, 1975; and Ruth Knack, 1976
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Dates
- Created: 1972 - 1976
Creator
- Ide, Elizabeth (Person)
Extent
6.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Ide, Elizabeth (Person)
- Herndon, Bobbie (Person)
- Kwedar, Melinda (Person)
- Knack, Ruth (Person)
- Breiseth, Jane (Person)
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Repository Details
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