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  • Collection: Decatur in The Great War 1917-1918

Men Marching in the Red Cross Parade, May 1918

WWI - Men marching with the flag in the Red Cross parade, May 1918.l

Children on a Float in the Red Cross Parade

WWI - Children dressed as members of the Red Cross on a float in the Red Cross parade, waving the American Flag, May 1918.

Students Dressed in Red Cross and Army Uniforms Showing Support for the War

WWI - Photograph of Junior High School Students, Nov. 1917. Students are dressed in Red Cross and Army Uniforms in support of the war.

Students Gardening in a Victory Garden

WWI - Photograph of children working in the Riverside School Garden. c.1917

WWI Soldiers in Front of a Store in Decatur, IL. c. 1917

WWI - Company H, Illinois National Guard, on return from Springfield, IL., 1917.

Photo of Company "H", Illinois National Guards on return from Springfield, IL. standing at attention with duffel bags

Herald and Review Library: Photo of Co. H, Illinois National Guards, on return from Springfield, IL.

Headquarters for the State Council of Defense

Photo of the interior of the Decatur headquarters for the State Council of Defense during WWI

Illinois National Guard parading down N. Main St. in downtown Decatur, IL c. 1918

Illinois National Guard parading down N. Main St. in downtown Decatur, IL c. 1918

Photo of Seven Women c. 1917

Liberty Loan "Flying Squadron" photograph of seven women.