Springfield, Illinois
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Hagler-Milner Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0063
Scope and Contents
The Hagler and Milner Family Papers contains scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, photographs, papers, and ephemera primarily documenting the families’ involvement with the American Legion at the local and state levels. Materials relate to the American Legion (1937-1938, 1951), the Eight and Forty Women’s Auxiliary (1936-1950), the Junior Women’s Auxiliary (1938-1939), and Illini Girls’ State (1948-1956). American Legion papers include photographs and a disassembled scrapbook with...
Dates:
1935-1956
Henry Weinhoeft Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0040
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the personal papers of Henry Weinhoeft relating to his time as an ironworker and member of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron Workers, Local Union 46. It includes correspondence, financial records, foreman’s reports, membership ledgers, photographs, and blueprints relating to Weinhoeft’s union activity, construction projects, and personal finances. The collection is divided into three series: Papers, Photographs, and...
Dates:
1907-1997; Majority of material found within 1907-1925
King Harvest Food Cooperative Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0053
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...
Dates:
1973-1989
President’s Office Community Organizations Records
Collection
Identifier: UA 0100
Scope and Contents
This is semi-artificial collection that was created by the President’s Office. It contains correspondence, memos, reports, workshop materials, newspaper clippings. The collection includes materials related to local interests as well as university related materials.
Dates:
1969-1975
Spoon River Cooperative Association Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0050
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...
Dates:
1966-1979
Springfield Coalition for Fair Electricity Rates Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0054
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the records of the Springfield Coalition for Fair Electric Rates, and documents the organization’s effort to reform electric rates in the city. Materials include correspondence, press releases, reports from CWLP and consultants, pamphlets, position papers, personal notes, rate schedules, meeting minutes, and related documents. The collection also includes a small amount of material relating to other community concerns, including the proposed decontamination of a...
Dates:
1971-1981
Springfield Consumer Protection Association Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0052
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the records of the Springfield Consumer Protection Association. Materials include correspondence, consumer complaints, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial records, press, and informational materials documenting complaints made by consumers in Springfield and the organization’s efforts to resolve conflicts between consumers and businesses. The collection is divided into two series: Working File and Research File.Series I: Working File, 1968-1973 contains...
Dates:
1968-1973
Springfield High Schools, Cafeteria Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0044
Scope and Contents
This collection contains financial ledgers for the cafeterias of Springfield High School, Feitshans High School, and Lanphier High School. The ledgers contain lists of accounts with businesses, showing quantity and prices of items purchased; and lists of equipment, machinery repairs, and new equipment purchases.Each volume covers one school year. The Springfield High School volumes show expenditures for food supplies, equipment, maintenance, and repair. The Feitshans and Lanphier...
Dates:
1918-1943
Springfield School District Survey Data
Collection
Identifier: UA 0144
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the anonymous surveys, and the phone numbers of those who participated in the survey.
Dates:
1978
Streetside Boosters Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0057
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,...
Dates:
1908-2004; Majority of material found within 1975-1985