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Mrs. H.F. Carmichael's Oral History
This is the oral history of Mrs. H.F. Carmichael. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on December 1, 1977. This interview covers her early life, her husband's time in the Decatur Public School System, Billy Sunday's crusade in Decatur, her time in…
Robert Emmons' Oral History
This is the oral history of Robert Emmons. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1982. The interview covers his time in World War I, the Great Depression, Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis Club.
Robert H. Dumas' Oral History
This is the oral history of Robert H. Dumas. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 2/13/1986. The interview covers his early life and education, time in the military, library experience, and time at Decatur Public Library.
Al Dobbins' Oral History
This is the oral history of Al Dobbins. He was interviewed by Robert Williams on 1/24/1990. The interview covers Al Dobbins' with the Red Cross and Staleys, and dealing with discrimination.
Tags: Al Dobbins, discrimination, Red Cross, Staley Co.
Byrd L. Davis, Jr. Oral History
This is the oral history of Byrd L. Davis Jr. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1979. The interview covers his boyhood in Decatur, family history, family livery stable, Decatur Fire Department, and Decatur disasters.
Eloise Clark's Oral History
This is the oral history of Eloise Clark. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 6/23/1987 and 7/10/1987. This interview covers her life at the Orlando Hotel after it was renovated into apartments, her time working at Millikin University, and the…
R.E. Burket's Oral History
This is the oral history of R.E. Burket. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 6/10/1987. In the interview, R.E. Burket talks about this history of Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Tags: ADM, Archer Daniels Midland, Decatur IL, R.E. Burket
Howard E. Brown's Oral History
This is the oral history of Howard E. Brown. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 26, 1986. During this interview, he discusses his early life, time in the Armed Forces during World War II, teaching in Blue Mound, and working with Richland…
A. Webber Borchers' Oral History
This is the oral history of A. Webber Borchers. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1981. The interview is in 4 parts, and covers his family history, the story of Lincoln in Macon County, his time as Chief Illiniwek, his time in the Armed Forces…
Jane Conklin Bering's Oral History
This is the oral history of Jane Conklin Bering. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1977. The interview covers her life in Decatur, playing golf, and working with the Red Cross.
Tags: Decatur IL, family history, golf, Jane Conklin Bering, Red Cross