Lester Grant's Oral History
Dublin Core
Title
Lester Grant's Oral History
Subject
Lester Grant
Decatur Public Schools
early life
Superintendent
retirement party
Decatur Public Schools
early life
Superintendent
retirement party
Description
This is the oral history of Lester J. Grant. 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. Included with this oral history is a recording of Lester Grant's retirement speech at his appreciation dinner at the Masonic Temple on May 24, 1967.
Creator
Interviewee: Lester J. Grant
Interviewer: Betty Turnell
Interviewer: Betty Turnell
Source
Lester J. Grant
Publisher
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Date
3/28/1988
Contributor
Betty Turnell
Rights
The Decatur Public Library owns and maintains all copyright on materials featured on omeka.decaturlibrary.org. These materials cannot be used without prior consent. Please contact the Local History Room at the Decatur Public Library for more information.
Relation
unknown
Format
.mp3
Language
English
Type
oral history
Identifier
OH20
Coverage
Decatur Public Schools, retirement
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Betty Turnell
Interviewee
Lester J. Grant
Location
254 E. Pierson Ave., Decatur, IL
Transcription
yes see pdf
Original Format
cassette recording
Duration
Oral History: 37:15
Recording of speech: 01:29:25
Recording of speech: 01:29:25
Bit Rate/Frequency
unknown
Time Summary
unknown
Files
Collection
Citation
Interviewee: Lester J. Grant
Interviewer: Betty Turnell, “Lester Grant's Oral History,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed November 28, 2024, https://124909.2vmbj36k4.asia/items/show/237.