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Thinking Back: Elliot Battle

Eliot Battle (R) with his wife Murial
Columbia Missourian
Eliot Battle (R) with his wife Murial

KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with legendary Columbia educator Eliot Battle in this interview from 2006. Also on here is a visit with the artist who designed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Battle Garden at the Stadium Blvd. entrance to the MKT Trail.

"The Voice Of Columbia," Darren Hellwege has hosted NPR's “Morning Edition” for over 35 years on KBIA. He also hosts programs on Classical 90.5 FM.