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Al Dobbins' Oral History

This is the oral history of Al Dobbins. He was interviewed by Robert Williams on 1/24/1990. The interview covers Al Dobbins' with the Red Cross and Staleys, and dealing with discrimination.

Jane Conklin Bering's Oral History

This is the oral history of Jane Conklin Bering. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1977. The interview covers her life in Decatur, playing golf, and working with the Red Cross.

Students Dressed in Red Cross and Army Uniforms Showing Support for the War

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WWI - Photograph of Junior High School Students, Nov. 1917. Students are dressed in Red Cross and Army Uniforms in support of the war.

Children on a Float in the Red Cross Parade

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WWI - Children dressed as members of the Red Cross on a float in the Red Cross parade, waving the American Flag, May 1918.

Men Marching in the Red Cross Parade, May 1918

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WWI - Men marching with the flag in the Red Cross parade, May 1918.l

"A Coming Eve

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WWI - "A Coming Eve" float with hanging effigy of Kaiser Wilhelm in the Red Cross parade, May 1918.

Illinois Traction System Employees Marching in the Parade

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WWI - I.T.S. (Illinois Traction System employees) in the Red Cross parade May 1918. See Red Cross 1918, p. 29.

Red Cross Members Marching in a Parade

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WWI - Red Cross in Parade, May 1918, Decatur, IL. See American Red Cross, Macon County, Chapter, 1918, p.34.

Red Cross Canteen Hut

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WWI - interior of Red Cross Canteen Hut, Christmas, c. 1918 or 1919