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Lee D. Pigott's Interview #1

This is the oral history of Lee D. Pigott. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 30, 1978. The interview includes his youth and his teaching career.

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Photograph of People Woodworking

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Photograph of men doing woodwork and painting at an unknown location taken March 12th, 1936.

Tags: 1936, Community, Crafts, Decatur IL, Herald and Review, Men, painting, Photo File: Recreation, Recreation, Woodwork, Woodworking

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