Becker, Helen Hemmick (1896-1986): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B388
Scope and Contents
Becker recalls early 20th century life in Springfield: her family and home life; education at Sacred Heart Academy and the Bettie Stuart Institute; funerals; childhood games; neighborhoods; and volunteer activities. She also mentions the homefront during WWI and WWII, the 1908 race riot, and Springfield entertainments.
2 tapes, 180 mins., 75 pp.
Interview by Kay MacLean, 1975
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Becker, Helen Hemmick (Person)
Extent
4.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Becker, Helen Hemmick (Person)
- MacLean, Kay (Person)
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Description rules
- Other Unmapped
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- Undetermined
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- Language of description note
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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