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Jim Culbertson's Oral History
This is the oral history of Jim Culbertson. He was interviewed by Shirley Kistler on 4/5/2017. The interview covers his time in Springfield, with the Springfield Municipal Band, at Western Illinois University, student teaching, how he learned to…
Orv Graham's Oral History #3
This is the third oral history of Orv Graham. For this one, he was interviewed by Shirley Kistler, and it covered his association with the Decatur Celebration and its beginning. Done 3/1/2017.
Tags: Decatur Celebration, Decatur IL, Orv Graham
Edwin L. Huntley's Oral History
This is the oral history of Edwin L. Huntley. He was interviewed on July 12, 1982 by Betty Turnell. The interview includes developing adult education, junior colleges, civil defense training during World War II, the Decatur Association of Commerce,…
Mr. W. Lindley Huff's Oral History
This is the oral history of W. Lindley Huff. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell with his wife, Helen, and granddaughter, Marcia Morey, in June 1979. The interview covered the Huff Lumber Co., his early life, the Great Depression, and his time on…
Charlotte Wait Holder's Oral History
This is the oral history of Charlotte Wait Holder. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on August 10, 1985. This interview covers her life in decatur in the early 1900s.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hall's Oral History
This is the oral history of George and Dorothy Hall. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell in July 1982. This interview covered their early life, Brown's Business College, the Great Depression, and the Post Office.
Lester Grant's Oral History
This is the oral history of Lester J. Grant. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 28, 1988. This interview covered his early life, time as the superintendent of Decatur Public Schools, and his retirement. Included with this oral history is…
Orv Graham's Oral History #1
This is the first oral history of Orv Graham. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on September 17, 1987. This interview covers the history of radio in Decatur.
Tags: Decatur IL, history of radio, Orv Graham, WSOY, Y103 FM
Mayme Foster's Oral History
This is the oral history of Mayme Foster. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 8, 1987. This interview covers her early life, coming to Decatur, working as a seamstress, and her work with the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.
Mildred England's Trips to Antarctica and Greenland
This is the oral history of Mildred England. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 18, 1979. This interview covers her time travelling to Antarctica and Greenland.
Tags: Antarctica, Greenland, Mildred England