Scope and Contents This collection contains the records of the King Harvest Food Co-op, a consumer cooperative operating in Springfield in the 1970s and 1980s. It contains meeting notes, correspondence, newsletters, operating procedures, financial records, member communications, flyers, and photographs documenting the administration, operations, and priorities of the King Harvest Food Co-op, as well as its relationships with other cooperative organizations in the Springfield area. The collection is divided...

Scope and Contents This collection contains the records of the Spoon River Cooperative Association relating to the business’s operations and community engagement. It is divided into four series: Administrative Records, Financial Records, Merchandise, and Community and Cooperative Organizations. Series I: Administrative Records, 1972-1979, contains material related to the administration of the Spoon River Co-op, its legal standing, and the day-to-day operations of the bookstore. Materials include...