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A. Webber Borchers' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of A. Webber Borchers'' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1981. The interview is in 4 parts, and covers his family history, the story of Lincoln in Macon County, his time as Chief Illiniwek, his time in…

Howard E. Brown's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Howard E. Brown's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 26, 1986. During this interview, he discusses his early life, time in the Armed Forces during World War II, teaching in Blue Mound, and working…

Edwin L. Huntley's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Edwin L. Huntley's oral history. He was interviewed on July 12, 1982 by Betty Turnell. The interview includes developing adult education, junior colleges, civil defense training during World War II, the Decatur…

Jeanne Allard Lindquist's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Jeanne Allard Lindquist's oral history. She was interviewed on May 31, 1983 at the Jeanne Lindquist Salon of Photography by Betty Turnell. The interview covers her career in photography, the photos she took during World…

Wilfred Miller's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Wilfred Miller's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Trunell on June 28, 1985. The interview includes his time with the Post Office.

Ralph Owen's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Ralph Owen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.