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W.T. Layton's Oral History

This is the oral history of W.T. Layton. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1982. The interview includes his time working for Wabash and Norfolk and Western. The recording is on the same cassette as Lee Pigott's 2nd interview. Mr.…

Edward J. Seymour's Oral History - Recording

These are the recordings of Edward J. Seymour's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on October 23, 1986. The interview includes his time as a home builder and investment counselor.

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Ralph Owen's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Ralph Owen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.

Mrs. Robert D. (Mary Elizabeth Stookey) Owen's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Mrs. Robert D. Owen (Mary Elizabeth Stookey)'s oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1980. The interview focuses on her time at Millikin University.

Mr. Donald E. Minton's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Donald E. Minton's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on November 14, 1988. The interview includes his time with the Decatur Fire Department.

Scott McNulta

Photograph of Scott McNulta, (died Nov. 2, 1945.) He attended the U. of I. and while a student there was very active in dramatics. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa. He entered the army in 1917 and served as a first…

Tags: 1915, Alpha Tau Omega, Army, biography, Decatur IL., Dramatics, Herald and Review, Phi Beta Kappa, Photo File: Biography, Scott McNulta, World War I, WWI

Captain Verne R. Longstreet

Photograph of Sgt. Verne R. Longstreet. Served overseas during World War I. He moved quickly through the ranks; he was made captain before the end of the war.

Tags: 1917-1918, Army, Capt. Verne R. Longstreet, Captain Verne R. Longstreet, Photo File: Biography, World War I, WWI

Photo of John W. Tipsword in Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of John W. Tipsword, Decatur, IL.

Tags: Armed Forces, Army, Decatur IL., John Tipsword, Macon County IL

Photo of Jack P. Hewitt in Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Jack P. Hewitt; Article on back of photo; "Jack P. Hewitt was back in uniform again, this time for a two week period at the New Orleans Port of Embarkation. Mr. Hewitt, a 1st Lt. in the Signal Reserve Corps, was…

Tags: Armed Forces, Army, Decatur IL., Jack Hewitt, Millikin University, Normandy Invasion, WWII

Photo of 2nd Lt. Richard A. Hardin in Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of 2nd. Lt. Richard A. Hardin; Article on back of photo: "Richard A. Hardin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hardin, of Argenta, was recently commissioned a second lieutenant in the armored forces at Fort Knox, Ky. Before…

Tags: Armed Forces, Armored Division, Army, Decatur IL., Macon County IL., Richard Hardin

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