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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.

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Photos of the Nickelodeon Theatre and Parade in front of the Nickelodeon.

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Photograph of the Nickelodeon Theatre, 300 N. Water Street. Decatur's first motion picture theater opened 19906 and rub y W. H. Ellis. Later known at…

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