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Eloise Clark's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Eloise Clark's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on 6/23/1987 and 7/10/1987. This interview covers her life at the Orlando Hotel after it was renovated into apartments, her time working at Millikin…
Byrd L. Davis, Jr. Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Byrd L. Davis Jr's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1979. The interview covers his boyhood in Decatur, family history, family livery stable, Decatur Fire Department, and Decatur disasters.
Al Dobbins' Oral History - Recording
This is the recording of Al Dobbins' oral history. He was interviewed by Robert Williams on 1/24/1990. The interview covers Al Dobbins' time with the Red Cross and Staley Co., and dealing with discrimination.
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.
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.
Mrs. H.F. Carmichael's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording 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 Decatur,…
Mildred England's Trips to Antarctica and Greenland - Recording
This is the recording 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.
Mayme Foster's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording 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…
Orv Graham's Oral History #1 - Recording
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.
Lester Grant's Oral History - Recording
This is the recording 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.
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