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Ira B. Barnes' Oral History

This is the oral history of Ira B. Barnes. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 1983. The interview covers his family history, early life, and changes in Decatur over the years.

Tags: Barnes Family, Decatur IL, Ira B. Barnes

Jane Conklin Bering's Oral History

This is the oral history of Jane Conklin Bering. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1977. The interview covers her life in Decatur, playing golf, and working with the Red Cross.

Tags: Decatur IL, family history, golf, Jane Conklin Bering, Red Cross

A. Webber Borchers' Oral History

This is the oral history of A. Webber Borchers. 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 the Armed Forces…

Tags: A. Webber Borchers, Borchers family history, Boy Scouts, Chief Illiniwek, Decatur IL, legislature, Lincoln, World War II, WWII

Howard E. Brown's Oral History

This is the oral history of Howard E. Brown. 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 with Richland…

Tags: Decatur School System, Howard E. Brown, Richland Community College, school administration, teaching, WWII

R.E. Burket's Oral History

This is the oral history of R.E. Burket. 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.

Tags: ADM, Archer Daniels Midland, Decatur IL, R.E. Burket

Photo of Enfer E. Evans in Navy Uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Evans, Enfer E., 6/1/1945. Caption on back: "Bement Sailor Advanced in Raring: Enfer E. Evans, 24, watertender, first class, USNR, whose wife, Mrs. Ruby Durbin Evans, and daughter, live at 232 West Bowyer St.,…

Tags: Baby Flat-top Carrier, Bement IL., Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII

Photo of Robert R. Evans in flight uniform in front of propeller

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Evans, Robert R., 12/10/1942. Article on back of photo: Robert R. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Evans, 1175 E. Division St., is stationed with the army air forces at Thunderbird Field, Glendale, Ariz. Before…

Tags: Army Air Forces, Decatur IL., U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of Theodore M. Ewing, Jr. in uniform with headset

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ewing, Theodore M., Jr., 4/3/1944 unused. Son of Theodore M. Ewing, 1860 E. William Street, Decatur, IL."

Tags: Decatur IL., U. S. Armed Forces, U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of Av/C Theodore M. Ewing, Jr. in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Ewing, Theodore M., Jr., 11/23/1943 unused . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Theo M. Ewing, 1860 W. William St., stationed at Harlingen, Texas."

Tags: Army Air Force, Decatur IL., U. S. Armed Forces, U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of F. E. Fair in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fair, F. E., 5/28/1941 unused."

Tags: Decatur IL., U. S. Armed Forces, U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII

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