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Photos of the Jalopy Parade April 1943.
Photograph of four people riding in an old time jalopy. Photograph of an old wrecker pulling a jalopy. Photograph of two jeeps with several people in each one. Photograph of several men riding on a jalopy painted with patriotic sayings.
A. Webber Borchers' Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of A. Webber Borchers'' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1981. The interview is in 4 parts, and covers his family history, the story of Lincoln in Macon County, his time as Chief Illiniwek, his time in…
Howard E. Brown's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Howard E. Brown's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 26, 1986. During this interview, he discusses his early life, time in the Armed Forces during World War II, teaching in Blue Mound, and working…
Edwin L. Huntley's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Edwin L. Huntley's oral history. 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…
Jeanne Allard Lindquist's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Jeanne Allard Lindquist's oral history. She was interviewed on May 31, 1983 at the Jeanne Lindquist Salon of Photography by Betty Turnell. The interview covers her career in photography, the photos she took during World…
Wilfred Miller's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Wilfred Miller's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Trunell on June 28, 1985. The interview includes his time with the Post Office.
Martha A. Montgomery's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Martha A. Montgomery's oral history. 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…
Donald Oppedal's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Donald Oppedal's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 24, 1985. The interview covers his time in the Navy and his retirement in Decatur.
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.