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Mr. and Mrs. George Hall's Oral History
This is the oral history of George and Dorothy Hall. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell in July 1982. This interview covered their early life, Brown's Business College, the Great Depression, and the Post Office.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy N. Scovill
Photograph of Mr. & Mrs. Guy (Rose) N. Scovill, standing aboard ship. Guy Scovill died 3/30/1950 in Pasadena, Calif their winter home. He was a retired merchant, philanthropist, made gifts to Millikin University, Decatur Park District and St. Paul's…
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klimmek
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klimmek.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bankson's Oral History
This is the oral history of Mr. and Mrs. William Bankson. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 27, 1986. The interview includes his time with Wabash Railroad and their family life.
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Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke - Colorized Photo
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of their house at 1611 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL .
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke and Son
Photograph of William, Augusta, and an unknown son in front of a house.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke at Their 52nd Wedding Anniversary Party
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke at their 52nd Wedding Anniversary party in 1952.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke by a Metal Fence
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of a metal fence in a yard.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke in Front of Their House
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of their house.