Thanksgiving Closure

The Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Remember, our online resources are always available! 

World War II Oral History Project

The WWII Oral History Project sponsored by the Illinois State Historical Society is a collection consisting of 24 audio cassettes of 17 local individuals interviewed by Glenn Kniss regarding their experiences during the war. Topics include the bombing of Pearl Harbor, German POW camps, Black soldiers in the U.S. Army, nursing in the army and the home front in Sangamon County, Illinois.