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John Day's Oral History - Sound Recording

This is the recording of John Day's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on November 29, 1977. The interview includes his time in an English orphanage, growing up in Canada, and his work with the Wabash Railroad.

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John Luttrell's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of John Luttrell's oral history. He was interviewed on June 4, 1987 at his office in the First National Bank of Decatur by Betty Turnell. His interview covers his realy life in Clinton, attending Millikin, working for Illinois…

Tags: banking, Clinton IL, First National Bank of Decatur, Illinois Bell, John Luttrell, Millikin University, OH31, recording, sound recording, transcription

John Luttrell's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of John Luttrell's oral history. He was interviewed on June 4, 1987 at his office in the First National Bank of Decatur by Betty Turnell. His interview covers his realy life in Clinton, attending Millikin, working for…

Tags: banking, Betty Turnell, Clinton IL, Decatur IL, First National Bank of Decatur, Illinois Bell, John Luttrell, Millikin University, OH31, recording, sound recording, transcription

Larry Foster's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Larry Foster's oral history. He was interviewed on April 11, 2017 at his office at Foster Financial Services, Inc. by Shirley Kistler. His interview covers his life in Decatur and San Diego, CA, establishing Foster…

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Lee D. Pigott's Interview #1 - Recording

This is the recording of Lee D. Pigott's first oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 30, 1978. The interview includes his youth and his teaching career.

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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.

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.

Lee D. Pigott's Interview #1 - Transcription

This is the transcription of Lee D. Pigott's first oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 30, 1978. The interview includes his youth and his teaching career.

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Leslie T. Allen's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Leslie T. Allen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 5/3/1988. This recording covers his early life, time in the Armed Forces, college, marriage, and his time as the City Manager of Decatur, IL.

Tags: 1988, Armed Forces, Betty Turnell, City Government, city manager, College, Decatur IL, early life, interview, Leslie Allen, marriage, May 1988, OH4, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription

Leslie T. Allen's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Leslie T. Allen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 5/3/1988. This recording covers his early life, time in the Armed Forces, college, marriage, and his time as the City Manager of Decatur, IL.

Tags: 1988, Armed Forces, Betty Turnell, City Government, city manager, College, Decatur IL, early life, interview, Leslie Allen, marriage, May 1988, OH4, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription

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