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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…

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League of Women Voters - Projects - Junior College - Part 1 - 1971

This is a historical account of the League of Women Voters of Macon County in Decatur

Tags: 1971, Candidates meeting for junior college, committee, junior college, League of Women Voters, Local picture, newspaper articles, Notes, Points of concern, projects, Proposal, Questions and answers on Maconland junior college, Report of citizens supporting junior college, Statewide picture, Would Decatur community benefit from a junior college?

League of Women Voters - Projects - Consensus - Junior College - 1970

This is a historical account of the League of Women Voters of Macon County in Decatur

Tags: 1970, Consensus Projects, junior college, Junior College Consensus Questionnaire, Junior College Discussion Points, League of Women Voters, League Position Regarding School Integration, Local Schools Consensus Questions, Local Schools Discussion Points, newspaper article, projects

Professor Glen R. Smith's Oral History

This is the oral history of Professor Glen R. Miller. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview covers his career at Millikin University.

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Edwin L. Huntley's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording 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 Association…