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Lester Grant's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Lester J. Grant's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 28, 1988. This interview covered his early life, time as the superintendent of Decatur Public Schools, and his retirement.

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Lee D. Pigott's Oral History #2

This is the second oral history of Lee D. Pigott. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1982. The interview includes his time as a minister.

Mr. & Mrs. John K. Wells' Oral History

This is the oral history of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Wells. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 22, 1986. The interview includes their childhoods, and John's career in life insurance.

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Lee D. Pigott's Oral History #2

This is the second oral history of Lee D. Pigott. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1982. The interview includes his time as a minister. The recording includes W.T. Layton and Lee D. Pigott's interviews. Mr. Pigott's begins at 31:57.

Lester Grant's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Lester J. Grant's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 28, 1988. This interview covered his early life, time as the superintendent of Decatur Public Schools, and his retirement.

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Lester Grant's Oral History - Transcription

Lee D. Pigott's Oral History #2

Mr. & Mrs. John K. Wells' Oral History

Lee D. Pigott's Oral History #2

Lester Grant's Oral History - Recording