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Albert G. Webber III's Oral History - Recording

This is the oral history of Albert G. Webber III. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1982. This interview covers his family history and law career.

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Al Dobbins' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription 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.

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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.

Tags: 1990, Al Dobbins, discrimination, interview, January 1990, oral history, recording, Red Cross, Robert Williams, sound recording, Staley Co., transcription

A.G. Webber III's Oral History: Mueller Story

This is the oral history of A.G. Webber III. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1982. This interview covers the history of the Mueller Company.

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A. Webber Borchers' Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription 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…

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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

Mrs. James (Sarah) Keefe

Photograph of Mrs. James (Sarah) Keefe. She was the wife of Colonel James Keefe, who was an early Decatur resident, and landholder. He amassed a fortune selling seashells. Her home was at 1080 St. Louis Ave. The photo was taken by International…

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James Keefe

Photograph of James Keefe (d. 4/19/1910). He was a Civil War veteran, and made his living peddling seashells. In 1864, he bought his first property in Decatur. He purchased property all over Decatur and Macon County, and gave money to help bring…

Tags: 1080 St. Louis Ave., 3rd ward, alderman, biography, Civil War, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, Illinois Midland Railroad, International Stereograph, James Keefe, Photo File: Biography, real estate, seashells, veteran

Adolph A. Sigfried

Photograph of Adolph A. Sigfried; (died 1/26/1935). Veteran actor of International reputation, whose home was in Decatur. He established the first vaudeville theater in Decatur. In 1903 he opened his theater in the 300 Block N. Water and in 1909 a…

Samuel M. Lutz

Photograph of Samuel M. Lutz take by International Stereograph Co. of Decatur, IL. Photo was used in the Herald or Daily Review, Sept. 7, 1913. Lutz died July 27, 1923. Widely known in Illinois a a singer, chorus leader, and a dealer in musical…

Tags: 1903, biography, Civil War, Composer, Emerson Piano Co., File Photo: Biography, Hymns, International Stereograph Co., Musical Instruments, Musician, Samuel M. Lutz, War Songs

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