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Sam Loeb's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Sam Loeb's oral history. He was interviewed on April 29, 1986 at Loeb's Men's Clothing Store by Betty Turnell. This interview covered his early life in Decatur, education, the Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, and changes to…

Tags: Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, downtown Decatur, early life, Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, OH30, oral history, recording, Sam Loeb, sound recording, transcription

Jeanne Allard Lindquist's Oral History - Recording

These are the recordings 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…

Tags: Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, Jeanne Allard Lindquist, Jeanne Lindquist Salon of Photography, Loeb Mansion, OH29, oral history, photography, recording, sound recording, transcription

Photo of Cpl. Gernon Ross Henderson in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Henderson, Corp. Gernon Ross; Article on back of photo: "Henderson on Furlough; Corp. Gernon Henderson of the army anti-aircraft division, who has been in Decatur on furlough visiting his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy A.…

Tags: Anti-Aircraft Division, Army, Decatur IL, Effingham, World War II, WWII

Don Lawson's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Don Lawson's oral history. He was interviewed on August 17, 1987 by Betty Turnell at Decatur Public Library. The interview includes the the history of Wagner Castings Co. and the products they make. He also talks about the…

Tags: 1987, Allied Industrial Workers Union, August 1987, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, Don Lawson, labor relations, OH25, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription, Wagner Castings Co., work force