Jacksonville Area Museum - History and Legends
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Old Jacksonville Post Office Recollections with Pat Kennedy
Pat Kennedy discusses his memories of the Old Jacksonville Post Office growing up Jacksonville in the mid-twentieth century. Pat Kennedy's father worked in the lower level of the building, so Pat was…
Jim Elliott - Growing up in Jacksonville, and Building a Successful Business
Jim Elliott spent his childhood in Jacksonville, and attended college locally where he met his wife. They then moved to southern California, where they built a successful business. Hear his story,…
Rabbi Rob Thomas
Rabbi Rob Thomas discusses his upbringing in Jacksonville, work, unusual hobby, spiritual journey, and his investment back in his hometown.
Dr Robert Crowe - Educator, Author, and Creator
Dr Robert Crowe discusses his life, career as superintendent of Jacksonville School District 117, children's author, and other creative projects.
Mary Ann DuBois Armstrong - Jacksonville Developmental Center
During the summer of 1951, Mary Ann DuBois Armstrong took a summer job in the Occupational Therapy Department at the Jacksonville State Hospital. Her job entailed providing organized daily activities…
Roy Wright, 1972 Interview - Jacksonville Developmental Center
Topic: Changing care and attitudes toward mental care Roy Wright was an employee at the Jacksonville State Hospital from 1935 until after 1972 when this interview was recorded. His jobs included…
Flo Lasley, 1972 Interview - Jacksonville Developmental Center
Flo Lasley was a recreational therapist the Jacksonville Developmental Center, beginning her career in 1932. She discusses her career and duties, patient recreation, volunteer programs, the hospital…
Reggie Biggs - Jacksonville Developmental Center
Reggie Biggs worked at the Jacksonville Developmental Center for 20+ years in the painting and maintenance departments, beginning in 1985. He shares his stories and experiences working at the…
Soap Box Derby in Jacksonville, with Fred Engelbach
The Soap Box Derby racing competition was once a popular yearly event in Jacksonville in the mid-20th century. Local boys would hand build gravity-fed cars that would race down city streets in…
Jones Meat & Locker 80th Anniversary, with Terry and Marcy Jones
Jones Meat & Locker has been in business for 80 years in 2023 in the Jacksonville area, spanning 3 generations of the Jones family. Terry and Marcy Jones discuss the history of the business, and…
B.B. King Performs at MacMurray College in Spring 1970
Ben Cox discusses the interesting story of B.B. King performing at Annie Merner Chapel at MacMurray College in the spring of 1970. Ben explains how this world-famous act was secured, and what his…
B.G. Stephens - MacMurray College President from 1980-1986
Todd Stephens discusses his father's legacy, accomplishments, and challenges during his tenure as the MacMurray College President from 1980-1986. President Stephens and his family came to MacMurray…
Bob Freesen - World War II Adventures & Building a Successful Business
This episode talks with Bob Freesen, who built a successful construction business, Freesen Inc, in West Central Illinois. He discusses growing up on a farm, his time spent in Europe during World War…
Sonnie Heyer - Miss Pipeline Contest Pageant Participant, and Growing Up in the 1950s
In celebration of bringing a stable water supply to Jacksonville, the city held a Miss Pipeline Contest/Pageant. Sonnie Heyer discusses her memories of participating in that event, and growing up…
Judge David Bone
Judge David Bone discusses his time as a high school and college basketball star, and how that transitioned to the challenges of serving in Vietnam. Program note: The basketball section of the…
Helen Baldwin - Educator and Community Volunteer
Helen Baldwin has been a fixture in the Jacksonville community for nearly her entire life. She discusses her history in education, starting as a Jacksonville grade school student during WW II, up to…
Dan Kindred - Owner of Don's Place
Dan Kindred is a staple in Jacksonville, owning and operating the popular 'Don's Place' tavern in Jacksonville for 40 years; 1982-2022. In this podcast, Dan discusses how he originally purchased…
Mark McDonald, Illinois Stories
Illinois Stories was the premier program about the people and places of Central Illinois. The host, Mark McDonald, created 1200+ episodes for the central Illinois PBS stations (WSEC, WMEC, WQEC).…
J Capps & Sons - More Stories
A second installment of stories from those who worked at J Capps and Sons, Ltd in Jacksonville, Illinois. Interviews include Terry Maggart, Peggy Clemens, Judy Cannon, Tom Holmes, Mildred Holmes, and…
Working at J Capps and Sons - with George Murphy
George Murphy describes his experience working at J Capps and Sons clothing factory in Jacksonville, Illinois in the 1950s. He also talks of his participation in a worker's strike at the factory.…
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