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Richard Rodgers' Oral History #1

This is the first oral history of Richard Rodgers. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 8 and 15, 1984. The interview includes his childhood, Decatur around World War I, and his work with Linn and Scruggs.

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William Franklin's Oral History

This is William Franklin's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 18, 1986. The interview includes his childhood, work in insurance, and family life.

Photographs of the Exterior of Decatur High School

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Photographs of Decatur High School taken shortly before it was demolished in 1977. The High School was built at 400 N Franklin St. in 1911.

Tags: 1/20/1977, 1977, building, Decatur High School, Decatur IL, Demolition, exterior, Facade, Franklin St., high school, James A. Woodruff, Photo File: Schools, school, Schools, Stephen Decatur High School, Woodruff

1961 Stephen Decatur High School Decanois

This is the 1961 Stephen Decatur High School Decanois yearbook.

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1968 Stephen Decatur High School Decanois

This is the 1968 Stephen Decatur High School Decanois yearbook.

Tags: 1968, Decanois, Decatur IL, high school, Stephen Decatur High School, yearbook

1976 Stephen Decatur High School

This is the 1976 Stephen Decatur High School Decanois yearbook.

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1958 Stephen Decatur High School Decanois

This is the 1958 Stephen Decatur High School Decanois yearbook. This is the first year that the high school is called Stephen Decatur High School instead of Decatur High School in the yearbook.

Tags: 1958, Decanois, Decatur IL, high school, Stephen Decatur High School, yearbook