Listen to a conversation between a student and an employee in the university’s historical library.
Well, I saw on the Internet that the university library has menus and things from local restaurants— like The Springfield Eatery?
Right. A lot of local businesses have donated materials to our collection, including that restaurant.
I’m pretty sure we have, uh, ten or fifteen boxes of materials from there.
so I went there first and they sent me here.
I hadn’t realized the university had a separate historical library.
I think what you’re doing is great—collecting local documents and photos—keeping a record of the region.
We’ve been collecting materials for going on seventy years now.
Last year we had an exhibition that showcased how the town square has changed over the past 50 years.
So that got the word out a little...but you’re right—a lot of students don’t know we exist.
Well, unless they’re majoring in history. So, you’re looking for something for a class?
Not exactly. My grandmother went to this university, and while she was here, she worked as a waitress.
At The Springfield Eatery.
So, they’re celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this year, and I noticed online that you have old menus from some of the restaurants.
I noticed online that you have old menus from some of the restaurants.
