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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

O.T. Banton's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of O.T. Banton's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 2/9/1979. The interview covers his time as a writer for the Decatur Herald and Review, and writing "History of Macon County" in 1976.

Tags: 1979, Betty Turnell, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, February 1979, History of Macon County, interview, O.T. Banton, OH5, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription

Ira B. Barnes' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Ira B. Barnes' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 1983. The interview covers his family history, early life, and changes in Decatur over the years.

Tags: 1983, Barnes Family, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, early life, family history, February 1983, interview, Ira B. Barnes, OH6, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription