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Gene in Heavy Boots
Photograph of Gene Roberts in heavy boots sitting on the deck of a ship during World War I.
Gene at the Docks
Photograph of Gene Roberts at the docks during World War I. Back of photo is labeled: "Tough? Hm! Looks it doesn't it."
Gene and an Unknown Man Sitting on the Porch
Photograph of Gene Roberts and an unknown man sitting on the porch of a house in Decatur, IL. Gene is wearing his US Navy uniform.
Gene and an Unknown Man
Photograph of Gene Roberts in his Navy uniform and an unknown man standing in front of a house in Decatur, IL.
Charles E. Lee's Oral History
This is the oral history of Charles E. Lee. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in December 1980. The interview includes his early life, his education, time in the U.S. Navy, law career, time in the IL state Senate, time as Mayor of Decatur, raceā¦
Tags: "separate by equal", American Red Cross, Betty Turnell, black athletes, Charles E. Lee, Committee on Aging, Crime, Decatur High School, Decatur IL, December 1980, Dr. John Ellis, drugs, early Decatur, FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, France, Fred Long, Harry Long, IL state Senate, Inez Bender, law, Mayor, Millikin University, Negro League, oral history, parking meters, police department, Prohibition, race relations, recording, special education, Television, transcription, U.S. Navy, Wood St. Elementary School
3 Navy Sailors
Photograph of 3 Navy sailors.