Soma discusses 20th century Springfield, Illinois: growing up, childhood games, chores, and diseases; schools; neighborhoods and streets; entertainment, businesses, and churches. She also discusses Petersburg, the Bates Experimental Road, WWI, and radio programs.
Interview by Dee Nelson, 1988-89. 5 tapes, 450 mins.
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