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Mrs. L.C. (Edith) McNabb's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mrs. L.C. (Edith) McNabb. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in April 1980. The interview includes her time at Millikin University as a Professor of Speech, her work with WSOY, and her tele-courses on Channel 17 and…

Charles E. Lee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Charles E. Lee. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in December 1980. The interview includes his early life, his education, time in the U.S. Navy, law career, time in the IL state Senate, time as Mayor of Decatur, race…

Board of Directors Meeting - October 20, 1988

These are the minutes and agenda from the meeting of the Board of Directors on October 20, 1988. At this meeting the board discussed committee reports dealing with personnel policy and public relations, finance and properties, expenditures, RPLS,…

Board of Directors Meeting on February 18, 1982.

This is the agenda and minutes from the Board of Directors meeting on February 18, 1982. At this meeting the Board discussed committee report pertaining to expenditures, transfer of Evans Branch Library titles, the draft of the proposed budget for…

Photograph of Millikin University Track

Photograph of Millikin University track taken in 1909.

Tags: 1909, Decatur IL, French, J.K. Stafford, Jack French, James Millikin, Millikin, Millikin University, Photo File: Schools, Run, running, school, Schools, Sport, Sports, Stafford, Track, Universities, University

Photograph of Mrs. A.R. Taylor

Photograph of Mrs. A.R. Taylor; died April 21st, 1938. Wife of Albert R. Taylor, first president of Millikin University. In this picture are, front left: Mrs. Mary E. Dyer, front right: Mrs. A.R. Taylor. In the back, left to right are: Mrs. Jemima…

Photograph of Christian Adolph Klein

Photograph of Christian Adolph Klein. Originally from Germany, he came to Millikin University to finish his education and had charge of extension courses in Commercial German and German business forms.

Photograph of Dr. James D. Rogers

Photograph of Dr. James D. Rogers, Dean of Faculty at Millikin University.

Tags: Dean, Dean of Faculty, Decatur IL, Dr. James D. Rogers, Faculty, James D. Rogers, James Millikin, James Rogers, Millikin, Millikin University, Photo File: Schools, Rogers, school, Schools, Universities, University

Photograph of Dr. John E. Rouse

Photograph of Dr. John E. Rouse, professor of Philosophy at Millikin University.

Tags: Decatur IL, James Millikin, John E. Rouse, John Rouse, Millikin, Millikin University, Philosophy, Photo File: Schools, Professor, Rouse, school, Schools, Universities, University

Photograph of Professor Henry Clay Stanley

Former professor of Commerce and Finance at Millikin University. In 1917 he was charged with bigamy and sent to the penitentiary at Chester. He was released in 1918 after serving eleven months.

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