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Frankye Morgan's Oral History

This is the oral history of Frankye Morgan. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 10, 1986. The interview includes her career as a teacher and her talent as a gardener and singer.

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Photographs of the Decatur Public Library Children's Department

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Photographs of the Franklin St. Decatur Public Library Children's Department taken between 2000 and 2004.