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Charlotte Wait Holder' Oral History

This is the oral history of Charlotte Wait Holder. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on August 10, 1985. The interview includes her childhood and early Decatur.

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Richard Rodgers' Oral History #1

This is the first oral history of Richard Rodgers. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 8 and 15, 1984. The interview includes his childhood, Decatur around World War I, and his work with Linn and Scruggs.

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Photos taken from the Macon County Courthouse Roof in 1996 by Don Baker.

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Photograph of S. Franklin and Wood Street taken from the top of the courthouse. Photograph of the roofs of different parts of the courthouse and S. Franklin. Photograph of Franklin St. Mall and S. Franklin. Photograph of Old City Hall and Greenview…

Tags: 1996, Bus Terminal, City Building, Courthouse Complex Rooftops, Don Baker, Downtown, E. Wood, Franklin St. Mall, Greenview Apartments, KFC Restaurant, Old Court House, Old Grain Elevator, Orlando Apartments, Photo File: Streets, S. Franklin, Sears Building, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Streets, Tommy House Time