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A. Webber Borchers' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription 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…

Howard E. Brown's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Howard E. Brown's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 26, 1986. During this interview, he discusses his early life, time in the Armed Forces during World War II, teaching in Blue Mound, and working…

R.E. Burket's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription 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.

Eloise Clark's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription 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…

Byrd L. Davis, Jr. Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription 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.

Al Dobbins' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Al Dobbins' oral history. He was interviewed by Robert Williams on 1/24/1990. The interview covers Al Dobbins' time with the Red Cross and Staley Co., and dealing with discrimination.

Robert H. Dumas' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Robert H. Dumas' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 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 - Transcription

This is the transcription of Robert Emmons' oral history. 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 - Transcription

This is the transcription of Mrs. H.F. Carmichael's oral history. 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…

Mildred England's Trips to Antarctica and Greenland - Transcription

This is the transcription of Mildred England's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 18, 1979. This interview covers her time travelling to Antarctica and Greenland.