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Photograph of the "Battle of Tripoli" by Michael Corne
Photograph of the "Battle of Tripoli" by Michael Corne (1803). The photo is courtesy of the Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, MD.
Stephen Decatur By Chappel
Engraving of Stephen Decatur by G.R. Hall. The original painting it was copied from was done by Chappel. The engraving was published by Johnson, Fry & Co of New York.
With Love, Mina
Photograph of Marie Maxwell. The back of the photo says: "With Love Mina Apr. 1948".
Photo of Lt. Robert C. Culp in uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Culp, Lt. Robert C., 9/1/1944. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Edgar Culp, R. R. #2, Decatur, IL. Commissioned 2nd Lt."
Photo of James R. Ethridge, Jr. Holding Signal Flags
Herald and Review Library: Photo of James R. Ethridge, Jr.; Article on back of photo: "James R. Ethridge, Jr., signalman, third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ethridge of 1003 South Shumway st., Taylorville, Ill., sends a message from the…
Photo of Cora Jane Wasson, fourth from the left, with six other WAVES standing in front of a building in Hawaii
Herald and Review Library: Wasson, Cora Jane; Article on back of photo; "Local WAVE Stationed In Hawaii; These seven WAVES from Illinois, have reported for duty in the Hawaiian Islands. They are, from left; Miss Caroline H. Musser, storekeeper,…
Photo of Lt. Stewart R. Lauer in flight uniform standing in front of airplane
Herald and Review Library: Lauer, Lt. Stewart R., Information on back of photo; "Marine Pilot---First Lieutenant Stewart R. Lauer, 25, of 844 West Waggoner street, Decatur, IL., pilot of a Mitchell Bomber. Lt. Lauer received severe head wounds from…
Photo of Pfc. John A. Harding, Jr. with 15 other marines in front of plane
Herald and Review Library: Illinois Marines; Article on back of photo; "Illinois is well represented in the Marine Corsair flighter squadron 'The Checkerboard'! This squadron, the first to fly Corsairs saw its initial action on Guadalcanal. Illinois…