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Dr. Laren Spear's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. Laren Spear. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1978. The interview covers his time as a minister.

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Ed Besalke and Charles Frazier

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Photograph of Ed Besalke and Charles Frazier at the 14th Annual Convention of the Illinois Association of Tobacco Distributors in 1965.