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Mrs. L.C. (Edith) McNabb's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mrs. L.C. (Edith) McNabb. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in April 1980. The interview includes her time at Millikin University as a Professor of Speech, her work with WSOY, and her tele-courses on Channel 17 and…

Mrs. Will McKee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mr. Will McKee. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 23, 1978. This interview includes her college years, early Decatur, Powers Building, Powers Opera House, and transportation.

Charles E. Lee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Charles E. Lee. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in December 1980. The interview includes his early life, his education, time in the U.S. Navy, law career, time in the IL state Senate, time as Mayor of Decatur, race…

Ira B. Barnes' Oral History #2

This is the second oral history of Ira B. Barnes. He recorded it himself on March 30, 1983 at his home. In the recording, he talks about what Decatur was like when he was a child.

Tags: Decatur IL, early Decatur, Ira B. Barnes, oral history

Lynn Potter's Oral History

This is the oral history of Lynn Potter. She was interviewed by Sally Krigbaum on June 12, 2018 in Mrs. Potter's home. The oral history covers her life in Springfield, Millikin University, her family with Duanne, historic preservation, NWRAPS,…

Tags: Architectural Restorations, Circa 1860, Culver House, Decatur Historic Foundation, Decatur IL, HASC, Historic and Architectural Sites Commission, historic homes, historic preservation, Lynn Potter, Millikin Place, Millikin University, NWRAPS, Oglesby Mansion, Post Jewelers, Springfield IL

Larry Foster's Oral History

This is the oral history of Larry Foster. He was interviewed on April 11, 2017 at his office at Foster Financial Services, Inc. by Shirley Kistler. His interview covers his life in Decatur and San Diego, CA, establishing Foster Financial Services,…

Tags: City Council, Decatur IL, family history, Foster Financial Services, Larry Foster, volunteering

John Luttrell's Oral History

This is the oral history of John Luttrell. He was interviewed on June 4, 1987 at his office in the First National Bank of Decatur by Betty Turnell. His interview covers his realy life in Clinton, attending Millikin, working for Illinois Bell, his…

Tags: banking, Clinton IL, First National Bank of Decatur, Illinois Bell, John Luttrell, Millikin University

Sam Loeb's Oral History

This is the oral history of Sam Loeb. He was interviewed on April 29, 1986 at Loeb's Men's Clothing Store by Betty Turnell. This interview covered his early life in Decatur, education, the Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, and changes to downtown…

Tags: downtown Decatur, early life, Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, Sam Loeb

Jeanne Allard Lindquist's Oral History

This is the oral history of Jeanne Allard Lindquist. She was interviewed on May 31, 1983 at the Jeanne Lindquist Salon of Photography by Betty Turnell. The interview covers her career in photography, the photos she took during World War II,…

Tags: Decatur IL, Jeanne Allard Lindquist, Jeanne Lindquist Salon of Photography, Loeb Mansion, oral history, photography

Don Lawson's Oral History

This is the oral history of Don Lawson. He was interviewed on August 17, 1987 by Betty Turnell at Decatur Public Library. The interview includes the the history of Wagner Castings Co. and the products they make. He also talks about the work force…

Tags: Don Lawson, labor relations, Wagner Castings Co., work force

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