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Mr. W. Lindley Huff's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription 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…
Charlotte Wait Holder's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription 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.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hall's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription 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.
Lester Grant's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Lester J. Grant's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 28, 1988. This interview covered his early life, time as the superintendent of Decatur Public Schools, and his retirement.
Orv Graham's Oral History #1 - Transcription
This is the recording of Orv Graham's 1st oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on September 17, 1987. This interview covers the history of radio in Decatur.
Mayme Foster's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Mayme Foster's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 8, 1987. This interview covers her early life, coming to Decatur, working as a seamstress, and her work with the First United Methodist Church in…
Mildred England's Trips to Antarctica and Greenland - Transcription
This is the transcription of Mildred England's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on June 18, 1979. This interview covers her time travelling to Antarctica and Greenland.
Mrs. H.F. Carmichael's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Mrs. H.F. Carmichael's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on December 1, 1977. This interview covers her early life, her husband's time in the Decatur Public School System, Billy Sunday's crusade in…
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.
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.