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Dr. Arthur C. Simon's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. Arthur C. Simon. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in August 1982. The interview includes information on the medical profession in Decatur and changes to surgical procedures and facilities.

Dr. Arthur Charles Simon

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Photograph of Dr. Arthur Charles Simon, prominent Decatur doctor, a specialist on Urology; associated with Dr. I. H. Neece in 1929. Photo by VanDeventer, ran in the Herald and Review, 9/29/1929.

Tags: biography, Decatur IL., Decatur Medical Society, Dr. Arthur C. Simon, Dr. I. H. Neece, Photo File: Biography, Urologist, Vandeventer Studio

Dr. Arthur F. Wilhelmy

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Photograph of Dr. Arthur F. Wilhelmy; (died 4/16/1920). He started his practice of medicine in Decatur about 1897 after graduating from the Cincinnati College of Medicine. He was elected county physician soon after taking up his practice here. He was…

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Dr. Benjamin L. Maienthal

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Photograph of Dr. Benjamin L. Maienthal taken by Vandeventer's, and used in the Decatur Daily Review, Dec. 19, 1927. Member of the U. S. Pension Board 30 years. In 1897 organized Decatur Lodge No. 401, B.P.O.E. and State Elks Assn. and was its first…

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Dr. C.R. Cassity's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. C.R. Cassity. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 19, 1989. The interview includes his family and career in mathematics.

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Dr. E.J. Muffley's Oral History

This is the oral history of E.J. Muffley. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on September 14, 1977. The interview includes information on his early childhood and education, teaching career, and work with the park district.

Dr. Everett J. Brown

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Photograph of Dr. Everett J. Brown (d. 8/30/1920), a prominent Decatur doctor associated with Dr. Cecil M. Jack since 1906 with an office at 134-138 W. Prairie. Dr. Brown served on the exemption board during WWI, and was a member of the American…

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Dr. H.C. Kepler

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

Tags: c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Dr. H.C. Kepler, Glass Negative, man, negative, Wasson Studios

Dr. H.J. Burstein's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. H.J. Burstein. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in February 1979. The interview includes his professional life in medicine and his love for music.

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Dr. Harry C. Kepler

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Photograph of Dr. Harry C. Kepler (d. 3/16/1949). He was a Decatur dentist for 50 years. His offices were in the Citizens Building. He was a member of the Decatur District Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Society, the American Dental…

Tags: 1912, American Dental Association, biography, Citizens Building, Decatur Club, Decatur District Dental Society, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, dentist, Dr. Harry C. Kepler, Illinois Dental Society, Photo File: Biography, Wamsley-Wasson

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