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Jesse LeForgee

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Photograph of Jesse LeForgee, (died 12/28/1907). Decatur real estate dealer. For many years he conducted a book and stationery store and also was engaged in farming before he took up real estate business.

Jessie Shepherd - Millikin University Junior, Delta Delta Delta

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These are the glass negatives of Jessie Shepherd, a Millikin University Junior, and member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s, and used in the Millidek…

Jim Chiligiris' Oral History

This is the sound recording of the oral history of Jim Chiligiris. He was interviewed by Shirley Kistler on 6/9/2016.

Jim Culbertson's Oral History

This is the oral history of Jim Culbertson. He was interviewed by Shirley Kistler on 4/5/2017. The interview covers his time in Springfield, with the Springfield Municipal Band, at Western Illinois University, student teaching, how he learned to…

Jimmie Roberts

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Photograph/postcard of Jimmie Roberts in his clothing shop in Decatur, IL.

Jimmy Roberts

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Photograph of Jimmy Roberts standing outside smoking a pipe.

JJ Moran Funeral Parlor receipt to William H. Hibbs, January 20, 1912, $120.00

This is a receipt issued to William H. Hibbs for the amount of $120.00. This amount was paid to JJ Moran Undertaking and Livery, 320 N. Water St. Decatur IL for services for his wife. The date is January 20, 1912.

Joe Lisse - Man & Woman

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This is the glass negative of a man and a woman from Stonington, IL. The photo was taken for Joe Lisse by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Joe Murphy - A True Son of Erin

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Photograph of Joe Murphy on a ship in his Navy uniform during World War I. The back of the photo is labeled "A true son of Erin, Joe Murphy".

John A. Keck

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Photograph of John A. Keck (d. 8/7/1928). He was the proprietor of the Keck Cigar Box Factory. He was a printer for Kimball and Lindsay Co. and Mueller Manufacturing Co. He was also a cabinet maker for Decatur Furniture Co. Keck went into business…