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David Satterfield's Oral History

This is the oral history of David Satterfield. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in January 1983. The interview covers the history and importance of the Staley Company and A.E. Staley, Sr.

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Elmer R. Elder and His Family

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Photograph of Elmer R. Elder (b. 1/13/1878, d. 2/4/1928) and his family. Elder was elected mayor of Decatur in 1923 over Dan Dinneen. He entered politics in 1920, and was elected to the board of supervisors as the Assistant Supervisor of Decatur…

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Photos of Staley Viaduct Construction, North 22nd Street, 1927.

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Photographs of the Staley Viaduct Construction, North 22nd Street, in 1927.

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Staley Viaduct Looking North

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This is the glass negative of the Staley Viaduct. The photo was taken by Pfile's Camera Shop for the Decatur Herald & Review around 1930.

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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.

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