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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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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
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.
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
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…
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Photographs from the Decatur Hotel and Arcade building Fire.
Photographs taken from the November 17, 1904 fire that occurred at the Decatur Hotel and Arcade building in downtown Decatur. The fire was discovered…