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Byrd L. Davis, Jr. Oral History

This is the oral history of Byrd L. Davis Jr. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in June 1979. The interview covers his boyhood in Decatur, family history, family livery stable, Decatur Fire Department, and Decatur disasters.

Byrd L. Davis, Sr.

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Photograph of Byrd L. Davis, Sr. (b. 6/28/1869, d. 1/13/1948). Davis owned livery stables, a storage and transfer business, and an undertaking business. He was interested in civic and community affairs, and served as the director of the Association…

C. Bergner - 8 Men

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This is the glass negative of C. Bergner and a group of men, taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

C. Black

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This is the glass negative of C. Black, taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

C. W. Fletcher Grocery

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Photograph of C. W. Fletcher Grocery at 1088 S. Franklin St.,, Decatur, IL.

C.B. Quick Jr.

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This is the glass negative of C.B. Quick Jr. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

C.E. Akers

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Photograph of C.E. Akers, a prominent Decatur furniture dealer in business with Alva Wilson for 20 years. He was also the president and stockholder of the Osgood-Heiner Co. After leaving the furniture business, he moved to Arkansas. The photo was…

C.E. Evans - Family

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These are the glass negatives of C.E. Evan's family. One shows two boys, while the second is the family group, including man, woman, and 2 children. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL on July 10, c. 1915.

C.E. Ward

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These are the glass negatives of C.E. Ward. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

C.E. Wheeler - Boys

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These are the glass negatives of C.E. Wheeler's boys. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.