Scope and Contents Jones, journalist, discusses Springfield, Illinois, state politics, politicians, Illinois governors, work for the State Journal-Register, changes in journalism, legislative reporting, scandals, Illinois aviation, and WWII experiences. He also discusses his family, downtown Springfield, race relations, discrimination, attending University of Illinois, Depression, prohibition, and coal mining and oil. 8 tapes, 587 mins. Interview by Kimberly Smith Hoffman, 1987 OPEN See...