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Staley Creek
These are glass negatives of the Staley creek, showing the Staley Company in the background. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson for the Decatur Herald & Review around 1930.
Staley Viaduct Looking North
This is the glass negative of the Staley Viaduct. The photo was taken by Pfile's Camera Shop for the Decatur Herald & Review around 1930.
Thomas W. Samuels' Oral History
This is the oral history of Thomas W. Samuels. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in November 1980. The interview includes what Decatur was like in 1914, changes that happened in Decatur over the years, and his time as a lawyer.
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