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Mayme Foster's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Mayme Foster's oral history. 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…

Man at Waterworks

This is a photograph of a man at the waterworks

Man and two women

This is a photograph of a man with two women

Man with fake horse at the Dew Drop Inn Montana

This is a photograph of a man with a fake horse at the Dew Drop Inn in Montana

Man by Car

This is a photograph of a man by a car

Orv Graham's Oral History #1 - Transcription

This is the recording of Orv Graham's 1st oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on September 17, 1987. This interview covers the history of radio in Decatur.

Lota with baby

This is a photograph of a Lota with a baby

Little Girl on the Porch

This is a photograph of a little girl on the porch

Kid in a bucket

This is a photograph of a kid in a bucket

Lester Grant's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Lester J. Grant's oral history. 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.