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Richard Rodgers' Oral History #1 - Transcription

This is the transcription of Richard Rodgers' first oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 8 and 15, 1984. The interview includes his childhood, Decatur around World War I, and his work with Linn and Scruggs.

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Robert Emmons' Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Robert Emmons' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1982. The interview covers his time in World War I, the Great Depression, Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis Club.

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Robert Emmons' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Robert Emmons' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1982. The interview covers his time in World War I, the Great Depression, Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis Club.

Tags: 1982, Betty Turnell, Chamber of Commerce, Great Depression, interview, June 1982, Kiwanis, oral history, recording, Robert Emmons, sound recording, transcription, World War I, WWI

Robert H. Dumas' Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Robert H. Dumas' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 13, 1986. The interview covers his early life and education, time in the military, library experience, and time at Decatur Public Library.

Tags: 1986, BettyTurnell, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, early life, February 1986, libraries, library experience, Military, OH15, oral history, Robert H. Dumas, sound recording, transcription

Robert H. Dumas' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Robert H. Dumas' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 13, 1986. The interview covers his early life and education, time in the military, library experience, and time at Decatur Public Library.

Tags: 1986, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Library, early life, February 1986, libraries, library experience, Military, OH15, oral history, recording, Robert H. Dumas, sound recording, transcription

Robert H. Kramer's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of the oral history of Robert H. Kramer. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in September 1982. This interview included his career and love for music.

Robert H. Kramer's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of the oral history of Robert H. Kramer. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in September 1982. This interview included his career and love for music.

Robert Walters' Oral History

This is the oral history of Robert Walters. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1985. The interview covers his passion for painting and photography.

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

Sam Loeb's Oral History - Transcription

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, recording, Sam Loeb, sound recording, transcription

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