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A. Webber Borchers' Oral History - Recording

These are the recordings 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…

Tags: 1981, A. Webber Borchers, Betty Turnell, Borchers family history, Boy Scouts, Chief Illiniwek, Decatur IL, interview, legislature, Lincoln, OH8, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription, World War II, WWII

Jane Conklin Bering's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Jane Conklin Bering's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1977. The interview covers her life in Decatur, playing golf, and working with the Red Cross.

Tags: 1977, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, family history, golf, interview, Jane Conklin Bering, May 1977, OH7, oral history, recording, Red Cross, sound recording, transcription

Ira B. Barnes' Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Ira B. Barnes' oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 1983. The interview covers his family history, early life, and changes in Decatur over the years.

Tags: 1983, Barnes Family, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, early life, family history, February 1983, interview, Ira B. Barnes, OH6, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription

O.T. Banton's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of O.T. Banton's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 2/9/1979. The interview covers his time as a writer for the Decatur Herald and Review, and writing "History of Macon County" in 1976.

Tags: 1979, Betty Turnell, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, February 1979, History of Macon County, interview, O.T. Banton, OH5, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription

Leslie T. Allen's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Leslie T. Allen's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 5/3/1988. This recording covers his early life, time in the Armed Forces, college, marriage, and his time as the City Manager of Decatur, IL.

Tags: 1988, Armed Forces, Betty Turnell, City Government, city manager, College, Decatur IL, early life, interview, Leslie Allen, marriage, May 1988, OH4, oral history, recording, sound recording, transcription

Shirley Kistler's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Shirley Kistler's oral history. She was interviewed by Bil Larrick. This recording covers Shirley Kistler's work as a teacher in the Decatur Public School System. Done on 4/27/2016.

Tags: 2016, April 2016, Bil Larrick, Decatur IL, Decatur Public Schools, OH3, oral history, recording, Shirley Kistler, sound recording

Orv Graham's Oral History #2 - Recording

This is the recording of Orv Graham's second oral history. For this one, he was interviewed by Bil Larrick, and it covered his time in Theater 7 and his radio career. Done on 11/30/2016.

Tags: 2016, Bil Larrick, Decatur IL, interview, November 2016, OH2, oral history, Orv Graham, recording, Theater 7, WSOY

Jim Chiligiris' Oral History - Recording

This is the sound recording of Jim Chiligiris' oral history. He was interviewed by Shirley Kistler on 6/9/2016. In the interview, he discusses his life in Decatur, and the Lincoln Lounge.

Tags: 2016, Decatur IL, interview, Jim Chiligiris, June 2016, life in Decatur, Lincoln Lounge, OH1, oral history, recording, Shirley Kistler

Photo of Signalman 3rd Class James R. Ethridge, Jr. with signal flags

Armed Forces - Herald and Review Library; Ethridge, James R. Jr., 10/10/1947, unused. Caption on back: "James R. Ethridge, Jr., signalman, third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ethridge of 1003 South Shumway St., Taylorville, IL. sends…

Tags: Navy, Signalman, Taylorville IL.

Photo of Coxswain Earl W. Eschbaugh with brother Sgt. Harold W. Harris

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Eschbaugh, Earl W., 9/29/1944, Harold W. Harris. Article on back of photo: "Earl W. Eschbaugh, 21, coxswain in the navy, and his brother, Sgt. Harold W. Harris, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Eschbaugh, 999 West…

Tags: Army, Army Combat Engineers, Decatur IL., Eschbaugh, Harris, Navy, World War II, WWII

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