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Robert H. Kramer's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of the oral history of Robert H. Kramer. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in September 1982. This interview included his career and love for music.

Robert H. Kramer's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of the oral history of Robert H. Kramer. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in September 1982. This interview included his career and love for music.

Robert Walters' Oral History

This is the oral history of Robert Walters. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1985. The interview covers his passion for painting and photography.

This is the oral history of Sam Loeb. He was interviewed on April 29, 1986 at Loeb's Men's Clothing Store by Betty Turnell. This interview covered his early life in Decatur, education, the Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, and changes to downtown…

Tags: downtown Decatur, early life, Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, Sam Loeb

Shirley Kistler's Oral History

This is the oral history of Shirley Kistler. She was interviewed by Bil Larrick. This recording covers Shirley Kistler's work as a teacher in the Decatur Public School System. Done on 4/27/2016.

Tags: Decatur IL, Decatur Public Schools, Shirley Kistler

Sr. Eugenia O'Laughlin's Oral History

This is the oral history of Sr. Eugenia O'Laughlin. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1979. The interview includes how her parents met, her childhood, vocation, and life as an Ursuline Sister.

Thomas W. Samuels' Oral History

This is the oral history of Thomas W. Samuels. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in November 1980. The interview includes what Decatur was like in 1914, changes that happened in Decatur over the years, and his time as a lawyer.

Mr. W. Lindley Huff's Oral History

This is the oral history of W. Lindley Huff. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell with his wife, Helen, and granddaughter, Marcia Morey, in June 1979. The interview covered the Huff Lumber Co., his early life, the Great Depression, and his time on…

Tags: Decatur Public Schools, Great Depression, Helen Huff, Huff Lumber Co., Marcia Morey, W. Lindley Huff

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.…

W.T. Layton's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of 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.

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