Scope and Contents

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 the papers of Ernest K. Nielsen relating to his participation in civic and community organizations in Springfield, Illinois. It includes correspondence, meeting notes, organizational by-laws, grant applications, reports, and related materials concerning Community Development Block Grants, fair housing, citizens’ energy groups, and community banking. It is divided into six series: Mayor’s Citizens Advisory Committee, Community Development Block Grant Applications...