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Robert H. Kramer's Oral History

This is the oral history of Robert H. Kramer. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in September 1982. This interview included his career and love for music.

Tags: 1982, Albert Spaulding, Argenta IL, Benny Goodman, Betty Turnell, big band music, Canada, Carol Lawrence, changes to music, Chicago Symphony, childhood, Cincinnati Symphony, clarinet, classical music, dance bands, Decatur IL, Decatur Municipal Band, Dick Coffeen, Doc Severinsen, interview, Jack Benny, junior high school, Kate Smith, Mattoon IL, Millikin Symphony, Millikin University, Monty Mountjoy, Mt. Zion IL, Murray College, music course, music teacher, National Symphony Orchestra, North Dakota, oral history, recording, Robert H. Kramer, September 1982, Symphony Guild, Taylorville IL, Thompson-Kramer Music, Tiny Hill band, travelling band

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Photo of Lt. Harold E. Cruit in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cruit, Lt. Harold E., 10/26/1942. Article on back of photo: "Harold E. Cruit, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leverett Cruit…

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