Jacksonville Area Museum - History and Legends

Flo Lasley, 1972 Interview - Jacksonville Developmental Center


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Flo Lasley was a recreational therapist the Jacksonville Developmental Center, beginning her career in 1932. She discusses her career and duties, patient recreation, volunteer programs, the hospital greenhouse, farm, epidemics, and employee conditions. The interview was recorded on October 13, 1972, by Rodger Streitmatter.

This historic recording is courtesy of University of Illinois-Springfield Archives and Special Collections. This is one of many recordings from 1972 from various employees of the institution.

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