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Photo of Robert R. Evans in flight uniform in front of propeller

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Evans, Robert R., 12/10/1942. Article on back of photo: Robert R. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Evans, 1175 E. Division St., is stationed with the army air forces at Thunderbird Field, Glendale, Ariz. Before…

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

Photo of Enfer E. Evans in Navy Uniform

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Evans, Enfer E., 6/1/1945. Caption on back: "Bement Sailor Advanced in Raring: Enfer E. Evans, 24, watertender, first class, USNR, whose wife, Mrs. Ruby Durbin Evans, and daughter, live at 232 West Bowyer St.,…

Tags: Baby Flat-top Carrier, Bement IL., Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII

R.E. Burket's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of R.E. Burket's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 6/10/1987. In the interview, R.E. Burket talks about this history of Archer Daniels Midland Co.

Tags: 1987, ADM, Archer Daniels Midland, Betty Turnell, Decatur IL, interview, June 1987, OH10, oral history, R.E. Burket, recording, sound recording, soybeans, transcription

Howard E. Brown's Oral History - Recording

This is the recording of Howard E. Brown's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 26, 1986. During this interview, he discusses his early life, time in the Armed Forces during World War II, teaching in Blue Mound, and working…

Tags: 1986, Betty Turnell, Blue Mound IL, Decatur IL, Decatur School System, Howard E. Brown, June 1986, OH9, Richland Community College, school administration, teaching, WWII

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

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