Manuscripts

Correspondence, literary manuscripts, photographs, and stamp collecting articles by Charles Leonard Skelton, Springfield author.

The collection includes newspaper articles, brochures, programs, and drawings related to the planning and development of the Angel of Hope statue, memorial wall, and surrounding space in Washington Park, the dedication of the statue, and events at the statue.

A collection of documents, newspaper clippings and photographs donated by former association board member Charles Keating.

Documents, newspaper clippings, reports, programs, and photographs from the Muni (Springfield Municipal Opera).

The Springfield Theatre Guild was created in 1946. The first performance at their own theater at 101 E. Lawrence was on November 8, 1951. The organization later changed its name to Springfield Theatre Centre.

The collection contains photographs, programs, scripts, and articles from Junior Theatre productions in the 1950s.

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra had a casual beginning with a few community volunteers who enjoyed playing string instruments. In 1948 a formal organization was incorporated. The orchestra reorganized and changed its name to the Illinois Symphony Orchestra in 1993.

Susan E. Wilcox was born in May of 1866 or 1867. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1884 and from Wellesley College in 1887. Her teaching career began at Springfield High School in 1888 and ended with her retirement in 1935.

The Tuesday Club started in 1925 in Springfield, Illinois. It was a women’s club that met monthly for a luncheon (later just dessert) and book review.