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Jim Chiligiris' Oral History
This is the sound recording of the oral history of Jim Chiligiris. He was interviewed by Shirley Kistler on 6/9/2016.
Tags: Decatur IL, Jim Chiligiris, Lincoln Lounge
Orv Graham's Oral History #2
This is the second oral history of Orv Graham. For this one, he was interviewed by Bil Larrick, and it covered his time in Theater 7 and his radio career. Done on 11/30/2016.
Tags: Decatur IL, Orv Graham, Theater 7, WSOY
Shirley Kistler's Oral History
This is the oral history of Shirley Kistler. She was interviewed by Bil Larrick. This recording covers Shirley Kistler's work as a teacher in the Decatur Public School System. Done on 4/27/2016.
Leslie T. Allen's Oral History
This is the oral history of Leslie T. Allen. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 5/3/1988. This recording covers his early life, time in the Armed Forces, college, marriage, and his time as the City Manager of Decatur, IL.
Tags: city manager, Decatur IL, Leslie Allen
O.T. Banton's Oral History
This is the oral history of O.T. Banton. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 2/9/1979. The interview covers his time as a writer for the Decatur Herald and Review, and writing "History of Macon County" in 1976.
Ira B. Barnes' Oral History
This is the oral history of Ira B. Barnes. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 1983. The interview covers his family history, early life, and changes in Decatur over the years.
Tags: Barnes Family, Decatur IL, Ira B. Barnes
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
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…
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…
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
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Photo of House on 335 W. Main Street
Photograph of House on 335 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL. "Home of w. H. Starr back as far as 1883. It was listed in the 1954 city directory as the…