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Mr. and Mrs. William Bankson's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Mr. and Mrs. William Bankson's oral history. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 27, 1986. The interview includes his time with Wabash Railroad and their family life.
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Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke - Colorized Photo
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of their house at 1611 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL .
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke and Son
Photograph of William, Augusta, and an unknown son in front of a house.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke at Their 52nd Wedding Anniversary Party
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke at their 52nd Wedding Anniversary party in 1952.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke by a Metal Fence
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of a metal fence in a yard.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke in Front of Their House
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of their house.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke in the Garden
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke in the garden on June 20, 1948.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke on the Porch
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing on the porch on June 20, 1948.
Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke with an Unknown Man at Their 52nd Wedding Anniversary Party
Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke with an unknown man at their 52nd wedding anniversary party in 1952.
