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Leslie T. Allen's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Leslie T. Allen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 5/3/1988. This recording covers his early life, time in the Armed Forces, college, marriage, and his time as the City Manager of Decatur, IL.

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…

Photograph of Armed Forces Day

Photograph taken during the parade for armed forces day in May of 1958.

Photo of John W. Tipsword in Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of John W. Tipsword, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Yeoman Robert Terneus in Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Yeoman Robert Terneus; Article on back of photo; "Robert Terneus, a navy yeoman, has been placed on full time active duty in Decatur to handle all administrative work for the Decatur naval reserve. Yeoman Terneus,…

Photo of George W. Myer Shaking Hands Aboard Ship

Herald and Review Library: Photo of George W. Myer, son of F. C. Myer Jr., 1182 W. Forest Ave., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Robert E. Lloyd in Navy White Dress Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Robert E. Lloyd, 5 Powers Lane Place, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Seaman 2nd Class Lawrence Lee in Navy Uniform.

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Seaman 2nd Class Lawrence Lee; Article on back of photo: "Lawrence Lee, seaman, second class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Lee, 1823 N. 35th St., Decatur, IL., is serving aboard the U.S. Fulton, a submarine…

Photo of Pfc. William C. Land in Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Pfc. William C. Land, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Land, Route 6, Decatur, IL.

Photo of 1st Lt. Charles H. Kiick in Flight Uniform

Herald and Review Library: Photo of 1st Lt. Charles H. Kiick; Article on back of photo: "First Lt. Charles H. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kiick, rural route 8, Decatur, is flight engineer on one of the F-13 planes that will circle the 74…