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A.P. Funkhouse

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This is the glass negative of A.P. Funkhouse. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

A.R. Ivens

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These are the glass negatives of A.R. Ivens. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

A.S. Knouff

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Photograph of A.S. Knouff (b. 3/17/1837, d. 3/26/1926). He was the secretary of Decatur Lumber & Manufacturing Co. He worked there for 35 years, and retired in January 1926. Knouff was a member of the First Methodist Church. The photo was taken…

A.T. Davis Family Reunion

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Photograph of the Davis family reunion in 1910. Top Row (L-R): Miss Lulu Davis, Archer Davis, Mrs. Archer Davis. 2nd Row (L-R): Harry Davis, Mrs. A.T. Davis, Mr. A.T. Davis, Mrs. Frank McBride. Third Row (L-R): Mrs. Harry Davis, Herbert Davis,…

A.W. Burks - Baby

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This is the glass negative of A.W. Burks' baby, taken on April 6, c. 1910 by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL

A.W. Conklin

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Photograph of A.W. Conklin (b. 3/25/1835, d. 3/28/1909), a prominent Decatur manufacturer. Conklin helped establish the Decatur Bag Factory, which later became known as the Tait factory. He also established the Decatur Steam Bakery, which became…

Aaron Kaufman

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Photograph of Aaron Kaufman (d. 12/2/1938). He managed one of Decatur's leading men's clothing stores for 45 years. He opened a clothing store in Decatur in 1888, 9 years after opening the Kaufman store in Champaign. He retired in 1933, and the…

Aaron Smick

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Photograph of Aaron Smick; (died 11/19/1913). Decatur real estate dealer for many years. In the late 1870's he and C. C. Carter opened a real estate, loan and insurance office at 152 E. Prairie St. They remained in business together until about 1886.…

Abner Shirk - Family

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This is the glass negative of the Shirk Family, which includes a man, woman, and two boys. The photo was taken for Abner Shirk by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Above Niagara 1908

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Photograph of Niagara Falls from above the falls in 1908.