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Loren Boatman's Oral History

This is the oral history of Loren Boatman. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on August 11, 1986. The interview includes his career as a teacher and meteorologist.

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Photo of Lt. Vincent Leo Levora in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Levora, Lt. Vincent Leo; "Wife to Get Posthumous Award to Lt. Levora, Mrs. Vincent Leo Levora, the former Virginia Ulbrich,…

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