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Mr. Donald E. Minton's Oral History
This is the oral history of Donald E. Minton. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on November 14, 1988. The interview includes his time with the Decatur Fire Department.
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Mr. Flecht and Family
Photograph of Mr. Flecht and his family taken by J. Haws in Decatur, IL .
Mr. Fred Buy
Photograph of Mr. Fred Buys checking into a hotel in Decatur, IL on May 17, 1937.
Mr. George Ribelin on horseback
Photograph of George Ribelin on horseback. George W. Ribelin died Saturday 11/21/1925 in Jacksonville. Mr. Ribelin was born 10/29/1834, married Elizabeth Turley, 1/13/1856. Mrs. Ribelin died eight years previous. He farmed near Blue Mound, IL.…
Mr. James U. Carrier
This is the glass negative of Mr. James Carrier. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.
Mr. W. Lindley Huff's Oral History
This is the oral history of W. Lindley Huff. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell with his wife, Helen, and granddaughter, Marcia Morey, in June 1979. The interview covered the Huff Lumber Co., his early life, the Great Depression, and his time on…
Mr. William Besalke
Photograph of William Besalke in the yard.
Mrs. & Mrs. Earl Dixon - Arthur, IL
This is the glass negative of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Dixon of Arthur, IL. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Mrs. A. Ernst - Baby
This is the glass negative of Mrs. A. Ernst's baby. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Mrs. A. M. Wells (Mary R.)
Photograph of Mrs. A. M. Wells (Mary R.). Died 6/18/1954. Wife of Rev. A. M. Wells who died in 1950. He was for 50 years in the Methodist ministry in Central Illinois. During the last 19 years of his ministry he was executive secretary of the…