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  • Collection: Decatur in The Great War 1917-1918

Photo of Officers of the James Millikin University Battalion standing at attention in front of the Liberal Arts Hall building

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Officers of the James Millikin University Battalion standing in front of the Liberal Arts Hall Building. For more information see "James Millikin University."

Photo of Seven Women c. 1917

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Liberty Loan "Flying Squadron" photograph of seven women.

Raising the Flag at Skugiva Grocery

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Photograph of the raising of the flag at Skugiva Grocery at 1501 E. Marietta St., Decatur, IL c. 1917. Wording at the top of the photograph states topic of the photo and where the photo can be found in the book.

Red Cross Canteen Hut

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WWI - interior of Red Cross Canteen Hut, Christmas, c. 1918 or 1919

Red Cross Members Marching in a Parade

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WWI - Red Cross in Parade, May 1918, Decatur, IL. See American Red Cross, Macon County, Chapter, 1918, p.34.

S.A.T.C. Mens Hall Welcome Home Dinners

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WWI - SATC (Student Army Training Corps) mens hall "Welcome Home Dinners", April 1919.

Schudel Employees with flag. Early days of the war.

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WWI - The Schudel Company employees stand outside in front of the building holding a large flag during World War I. c. 1917
Description and page number of location in book are written on the left side of the photo.

St. Patricks School Students Support the War

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WWI - St. Patricks Catholic school showing support for the war. Children holding signs and American Flag. WWI. c. 1918