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1914 Decatur High School Decanois

This is the 1914 Decatur High School Decanois yearbook. This is the first yearbook that Decatur High School ever published.

Tags: 1914, Decanois, Decatur High School, Decatur IL, high school, yearbook

Photo of Cpl. Wade B. Garner and Cpl. Robert Meadows

Herald and Review Library: Garner, Cpl. Wade B. and Meadows, Cpl. Robert L. hold Japanese Battle Flag: On back of photo: "Cpl. Wade B. Garner, wife resides 1435 N. Warren, Decatur. Cpl. Robert L. Meadows, wife resides at 1111 W. Forest, Decatur."…

Tags: Army, Decatur IL, Japanese Battle Flag, World War II, WWII

Orv Graham's Oral History #3 - Recording

This is the third oral history of Orv Graham. For this one, he was interviewed by Shirley Kistler, and it covered his association with the Decatur Celebration and its beginning. Done 3/1/2017.

Tags: 2017, Decatur Celebration, Decatur IL, March 2017, OH55, oral history, Orv Graham, recording, Shirley Kistler, sound recording

Photo of Sgt. Lynn C. Drew in parachute gear standing on airplane

Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photo: Sgt. Lynn C. Drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dew of 429 Stuart Ave., Decatur, IL. formerly with the 46th Bomb Group at Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma City, is shown on the flight line at the Ledwick School…

Tags: 46th Bomb Group, Army Air Forces, Decatur IL, U. S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of 1st Lt. Donald P. Frahlman in Razorback plane named "Dixie"

WWII - 1st Lt. Donald P. Frahlman in razorback plane - "Dixie." Donated by David Frahlman, 12/12/2012.

Tags: Army Air Forces, Decatur IL, Razorback plane, U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII

Photo of George Fox in uniform

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Fox, George, 2/1/1943. Article on back: "George Fox, brother of City Engineer Car Fox, is stationed in New Guinea, according to word received by his brother here. George formerly lived in Decatur and attended schools…

Tags: Army, Decatur IL, New Guinea, World War II, WWII

Edwin L. Huntley's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording 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 Association…

Tags: 1982, adult education, Betty Turnell, Decatur Association of Commerce, Decatur IL, Decatur industry, Edwin L. Huntley, July 1982, junior college, OH24, oral history, recording, sound recording, World War II, WWII

Mr. W. Lindley Huff's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of W. Lindley Huff's oral history. 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…

Tags: 1979, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, Decatur Public School board, Decatur Public Schools, Great Depression, Helen Huff, Huff Lumber Co., June 1979, Marcia Morey, OH23, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription, W. Lindley Huff, W.L. Huff

Charlotte Wait Holder's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Charlotte Wait Holder's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on August 10, 1985. This interview covers her life in decatur in the early 1900s.

Tags: 1985, Arcade Hotel, August 1985, Betty Turnell, Charlotte Wait Holder, Decatur IL, early Decatur, Fairview Park, Fishing Club, OH22, oral history, recording, sound recording, South Side Country Club, transcription

Mr. and Mrs. George Hall's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of George and Dorothy Hall's oral history. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell in July 1982. This interview covered their early life, Brown's Business College, the Great Depression, and the Post Office.

Tags: 1982, Betty Turnell, Brown's Business College, Decatur IL, Dorothy Hall, George Hall, Great Depression, July 1982, OH21, oral history, Post Office, recording, sound recording, transcription

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