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Byrd L. Davis, Jr. Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Byrd L. Davis Jr's oral history. 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 - Recording
This is the recording of Eloise Clark's oral history. 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…
R.E. Burket's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of R.E. Burket's oral history. 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.
A. Webber Borchers' Oral History - Recording
These are the recordings of A. Webber Borchers'' oral history. 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…
Jane Conklin Bering's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Jane Conklin Bering's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1977. The interview covers her life in Decatur, playing golf, and working with the Red Cross.
Ira B. Barnes' Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Ira B. Barnes' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 1983. The interview covers his family history, early life, and changes in Decatur over the years.
O.T. Banton's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of O.T. Banton's oral history. 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.
Leslie T. Allen's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Leslie T. Allen's oral history. 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.
Shirley Kistler's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Shirley Kistler's oral history. 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.
Orv Graham's Oral History #2 - Recording
This is the recording of Orv Graham's second oral history. 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.
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