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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

Dr. J. Frank Wallace

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Photograph of Dr. J. Frank Wallace; (died 5/6/1952). Former Decatur optometrist. After attending Decatur schools he attended a school of pharmacy, then entered the optometry business in Decatur. He was first located at 256 N. Main St., and in 1931…

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Dr. J.C. Hessler - Millikin University Faculty

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These are the glass negatives of Dr. J.C. Hessler, a member of the Millikin University faculty. 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. J.C. Hessler, Faculty, Glass Negative, man, Millikin University, negative, Professor, Wasson Studios

Dr. James M. Baker

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Photograph of Dr. James M. Baker (d. 12/21/1929), a Decatur Physician since 1905. He was a candidate for commissioner and coroner in the November 1911 elections. Baker was active in the Elks Lodge. The photo was taken by Vandeventer, and ran in…

Tags: 1911, 1911 elections, biography, candidate, commissioner, coroner, Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL, Dr. James M. Baker, Elks Lodge, James M. Baker, Photo File: Biography, physician, Vandeventer

Dr. Jere Mickel's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. Jere Mickel. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1980. The interview includes his career as a theater and speech professor.

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Dr. Joseph W. Van Cleve

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Photograph of Dr. Joesph W. Van Cleve (born 2/19/1859; died 5/28/1926). Pastor of the Grace Methodist church for five years 1903 to 1908.

Tags: biography, Decatur IL., Dr. J. W. Van Cleve, Dr. Joseph W. Van Cleve, Grace Methodist Church, Minister, Photo File: Biography, Willis Photo

Dr. L.H. Morgan

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This is the glass negative of Dr. L.H. Morgan. The photo was 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. L.H. Morgan, Glass Negative, man, negative, Wasson Studios

Dr. Laren Spear's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. Laren Spear. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1978. The interview covers his time as a minister.

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Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey

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Photograph of Dr. Lucien Nelson Lindsey, Forsyth, IL. He started his practice of medicine in 1905. Served in World War I. He and his wife make a hobby of collection old glass and have a nationally famous collection. He is a member of the Macon…

Tags: 1932, Decatur IL., Glass Collectors, Lucien Nelson Lindsey, Macon Co. IL. Hospital, Medical Doctor, Rembrandt Studio, St. Mary's Hospital, World War I, WWI

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