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Edwin L. Huntley's Oral History

This is the oral history of Edwin L. Huntley. He was interviewed on July 12, 1982 by Betty Turnell. The interview includes developing adult education, junior colleges, civil defense training during World War II, the Decatur Association of Commerce,…

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Mr. W. Lindley Huff's Oral History

This is the oral history of W. Lindley Huff. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell with his wife, Helen, and granddaughter, Marcia Morey, in June 1979. The interview covered the Huff Lumber Co., his early life, the Great Depression, and his time on…

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Photo of 2nd Lt. Ralph R. Foster in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foster, 2nd Lt. Ralph R., 11/17/1943. Article on back of photo: "Ralph R. Foster, son of Maj. and Mrs. Ralph N. foster, 1536 West Riverview Ave., was graduated from San Angelo bombing school as a Second Lieutenant.…

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Photo of Tech. Sgt. John R. foster with G.I. volleyball teams at Waller Field, Trinidad, B.W.I.

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Armed Forces - Herald and Review Library; Foster, Tech. Sgt. John R., 7/6/1947. Article on back of photo: "Tech. Sgt. John R. Foster, (center back) of Decatur stands with his G.I. volleyball team at Waller Field, Trinidad, B.W.I., after the group won…

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Photo of Eddie Foster in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foster, Eddie, 6/19/1945, unused. Eddie Foster, son of Harold Foster of Citizens Bank."

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Photo of 2nd Lt. Clarke C. Foster in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foster, 2nd Lt. Clarke C., 5/20/1942. Saved others. Article on back of photo: "Clarke C. Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde C. Foster, 20 Lincoln Place, was graduated today with a class of student office and aviation…

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Photo of 2nd. Lt. Benton D. Fonner in flight uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fonner, 2nd Lt. Benton D., 11/8/1943 unused. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Fonner, 1076 West Macon, Decatur, IL."

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Photo of 2nd Lt. Benton D. Fonner in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fonner, 2nd Lt. Benton D. 6/3/1944. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Fonner, 1076 West Macon St., commissioned as 2nd Lt. in simultaneous army air forces graduation."

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Photo of 2nd Lt. Benton Dean Fonner in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fonner, Benton D., 3/19/1944. Article on back of photo: "Benton D. Fonner, 1076 West Macon Street, commissioned at Eagle Pass Field, Texas."

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Photo of Seaman 2nd Class Richard E. Foltz in Navy uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Foltz, Richard E., 5/25/1943. Article on back of photo: "Foltz Returns: Richard E. Foltz, seaman second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Foltz, 1237 East Decatur street, has returned to Great Lakes Naval Training…

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