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Wilfred Miller's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Wilfred Miller's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Trunell on June 28, 1985. The interview includes his time with the Post Office.

Tags: 1985, assistant postmaster, Betty Turnell, changes in Postal Service, Ft. Bragg, June 1985, Korean Conflict, New York City, OH34, oral history, Post Office, postmaster, recording, sound recording, transcription, Wilfred Miller, WWII

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

This is the recording of Mrs. L.C. (Edith) McNabb's oral history. 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…

Mrs. Will McKee's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Mr. Will McKee's oral history. 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 - Recording

This is the recording of Charles E. Lee's oral history. 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…

John Luttrell's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of John Luttrell's oral history. 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…

Tags: banking, Clinton IL, First National Bank of Decatur, Illinois Bell, John Luttrell, Millikin University, OH31, recording, sound recording, transcription

Sam Loeb's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Sam Loeb's oral history. 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…

Tags: Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, downtown Decatur, early life, Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, OH30, oral history, recording, Sam Loeb, sound recording, transcription

Jeanne Allard Lindquist's Oral History - Recording

These are the recordings of Jeanne Allard Lindquist's oral history. 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…

Tags: Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, Jeanne Allard Lindquist, Jeanne Lindquist Salon of Photography, Loeb Mansion, OH29, oral history, photography, recording, sound recording, transcription

Don Lawson's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Don Lawson's oral history. 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…

Tags: 1987, Allied Industrial Workers Union, August 1987, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, Don Lawson, labor relations, OH25, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription, Wagner Castings Co., work force

Mr. W. Lindley Huff's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of W. Lindley Huff's oral history. 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…

Tags: 1979, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, Decatur Public School board, Decatur Public Schools, Great Depression, Helen Huff, Huff Lumber Co., June 1979, Marcia Morey, OH23, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription, W. Lindley Huff, W.L. Huff

Charlotte Wait Holder's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Charlotte Wait Holder's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on August 10, 1985. This interview covers her life in decatur in the early 1900s.

Tags: 1985, Arcade Hotel, August 1985, Betty Turnell, Charlotte Wait Holder, Decatur IL, early Decatur, Fairview Park, Fishing Club, OH22, oral history, recording, sound recording, South Side Country Club, transcription

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