ORAL HISTORIES & PODCASTS
Discover the stories and history of the Jacksonville, Illinois area. Hear about the people, places, and legends that make Jacksonville a unique place in American history.
You can listen to the oral histories on your computer by clicking the orange button below, or use your favorite podcasting app, like Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Pocasts. Just search ‘Jacksonville Area Museum.’
Podcast Transcriptions
Some of our podcast have been transcribed for easy reading or research, and we are continually working to make our series available thru all media.
Roy Wright Memoir, Jacksonville Developmental Center
Courtesy of University of Illinois-Springfield Archives and Special Collections
Flo Lasley Memoir, Jacksonville Developmental Center
Courtesy of University of Illinois-Springfield Archives and Special Collections
STORIES
The museum received many stories and tales that we would love to share with our community. These stories, not included as a podcast, are linked below.
Jim and Pat Robson
February, 2024
An interview conducted by Jacksonville Area Museum board member David Blanchette on January 25, 2024 with Jim and Pat Robson of Jacksonville about their life together.