David Hedrick had a long and distinguished career with working at nature and historic sites. These included the Norridge Park District, Jubilee College State Historic Site, and in 1979 the historic Lincoln's New Salem where he took over as Site Superintendent. At that time, David worked in the Department of Natural Resources, but a new agency, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, was established in 1985. Hedrick's excellent management skills led to New Salem becoming one of the premier Lincoln sites in the country.
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Abstract
Interview Session 01 (Audio)
Career at DNR, and early years at New Salem
Interview Session 02 (Audio)
Site manager for historic New Salem
Transcript
Photos
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David Hedrick, top left, poses with brothers Jim, Paul, Jerry, and sister Jane, circa 1959, in front of an old covered wagon.
Where:
Unknown
When:
circa 1959
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Narrator’s photo
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A group of reenactors in 2006 man a reproduction of the type of flatboat Lincoln would have used in his New Salem days, at the historic village of New Salem.
Where:
New Salem
When:
2006
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Narrator’s photo
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In 1980, David poses with Warren Masten, Eileen Altig, and Rick Welchans, assistants at the New Salem Historic Site. David was the site superintendent.
Where:
New Salem Historic Site
When:
1980
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Narrator’s photo
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In 1992, David, site manager, poses with Eileen Altig, assistant site manager, at the dedication of the new Visitor Center at Lincoln New Salem.
Where:
New Salem
When:
1992
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Narrator’s photo