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Photos of Military Parade in 1921

Photograph of the University of Illinois Band leading Military Parade. Photograph of military carrying the American Flag, Photograph of Castle Williams Post of the Legionnaires marching in Military Parade. Photograph of sailors marching in the…

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Mr. Donald E. Minton's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Donald E. Minton's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on November 14, 1988. The interview includes his time with the Decatur Fire Department.

Mrs. Robert D. (Mary Elizabeth Stookey) Owen's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Mrs. Robert D. Owen (Mary Elizabeth Stookey)'s oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1980. The interview focuses on her time at Millikin University.

Ralph Owen's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Ralph Owen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.

Edward J. Seymour's Oral History - Transcription

This is the recordings of Edward J. Seymour's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on October 23, 1986. The interview includes his time as a home builder and investment counselor.

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W.T. Layton's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of the oral history of W.T. Layton. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1982. The interview includes his time working for Wabash and Norfolk and Western.