Martha A. Montgomery's Oral History

Martha A. Montgomery's Oral History

Martha A. Montgomery
Betty Turnell
oral history
recording
Maroa, IL
early childhood
steers
Chicago, IL
family house
Kenney High School
Stephen Decatur High School
Illinois State Normal
Harvard
James Renshaw
first tavern in Decatur
Montgomery family
Polywog
Wood School
Rolling North School
Great Depression
University of Illinois
Sullivan High School
Navy
WAVES
World War II
Mt. Holyoke College
Jacksonville, FL
Naval Air Station
Naval Air Station Anacostia
Washington D.C.
Public Works
inventory
dispatch
San Diego, CA
educational counseling service
University of Indiana
Oak Park High School
civilian rehabilitation work
counseling work
Parson's School of Design
Macy's Department Store
Lakeview High School
salaries
Macon County Historical Society
Decatur Genealogical Society
Illinois State Genealogical Society
The Quarterly
letter

This is the oral history of Martha A. Montgomery. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in November 1976. The interview includes her early life, family history, time in the Navy, teaching career, and time spent with the Macon County Historical Society, Decatur Genealogical Society, and Illinois State Genealogical Society.

Interviewee: Martha A. Montgomery
Interviewer: Betty Turnell

Martha A. Montgomery

Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL

November 1976

Betty Turnell

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Macon County Historical Society
Decatur Genealogical Society
Lakeview High School
U.S. Navy

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oral history, recording, Martha A. Montgomery, Betty Turnell

Betty Turnell

Martha A. Montgomery

Maroa, IL

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