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Included in this collection is information that was gathered at several middle-sized cities in central Illinois ranging from demographics of these cities to public opinions on their public services (healthcare, police, etc.). Also included in this collection are things pertaining to social justice and local government/state government observation.

Scope and Contents This collection contains multiple series. Each series will list the topic of the Intersession as well as speakers and other information. This collection contains both paper records as well as recordings in a variety of formats.Series One: “Crisis in Confidence II: Corporate America”. Speakers included Robert C. Spencer, William N. Parker, Thomas Benham, Norman Marcus, William Proxmire, Jerry S. Cohen, Mary G. Jones, Edwin C. Berry, George E. Riddick, Caroline Bord, John Munkirs,...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of classes that were taught between 1974 and 1976. This includes syllabi, articles and news clippings, lecture materials, bibliographies, course descriptions and memos for courses taught by or in association with Professor Larry Golden. The Justice and the Social Order Program sought to provide clarity and understanding of problems in today’s society: poverty, violence, racism, exploitation, discrimination and alienation. Program was terminated following the 1977...

Scope and Contents This collection contains the records of the Streetside Boosters community organization, documenting its philosophy and goals; administration and financial affairs; and civic, cultural, and educational activities. Topics include Springfield’s Eastside neighborhood, juvenile delinquency, blues and African music, minority youth in Springfield, youth education and recreation programs, and community organizing. The collection is divided into four series: Administrative Records,...

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This collection includes the theses and PhD dissertations that have been given to the Archives. The collection was originally organized by topic and/or department. Starting in 2024, the theses are listed in the order in which they were added to the collection.

While the collection does include signficiant portion of the theses and dissertations put out by students, there are works that have not been given to the archives.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes the theses and PhD dissertations that have been given to the Archives. The collection was originally organized by topic and/or department. Starting in 2024, the theses are listed in the order in which they were added to the collection.

While the collection does include signficiant portion of the theses and dissertations put out by students, there are works that have not been given to the archives.

Scope and Contents

Included in this collection is information about the faculty senate as well as energy saving classes/workshops that were held both on and off campus. There is also various information about professors involved in the social studies department and classes that were taught by Bill/William W. Stevens. There is also extensive information about his involvement with the Feminist movement and equal rights for women in which he was involved with both on and off campus.