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Mueller Park - Southside Park Playground Lighting

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This is a negative of men and boys standing in Southside Park planning the lighting for the playground on March 6, 1937. Southside Park became Mueller Park. The photo was taken by Decatur Herald & Review.

Mueller Park - Adolph Mueller Community Center

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These are photos of the Adolph Mueller Community Center at Mueller Park/Southside Park. The photos include images of the building, children working on projects, dances, and a circus.

Mrs. William Wilson - Boy

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This is the glass negative of Mrs. William Wilson's boy. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Mrs. William Lake - Boy

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This is the glass negative of Mrs. William Lake's boy. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Mrs. William F. Calhoun

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Photograph of Mrs. William F. Calhoun (b. 2/16/1852, d. 7/28/1918), the wife of Dr. William F. Calhoun, a former Herald editor. Mrs. Calhoun was a prominent member of the Women's Relief Corps. and a delegate to the national convention for that…

Mrs. William Donovan - Boy & Girl

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This is the glass negative of Mrs. William Donovan's boy and girl in their First Communion outfits. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Mrs. Will Rogers - Baby

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This is the glass negative of Mrs. Will Roger's baby. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Mrs. Will McKee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Mr. Will McKee. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 23, 1978. This interview includes her college years, early Decatur, Powers Building, Powers Opera House, and transportation.