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Mr. and Mrs. George Hall's Oral History

This is the oral history of George and Dorothy Hall. They were interviewed by Betty Turnell in July 1982. This interview covered their early life, Brown's Business College, the Great Depression, and the Post Office.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy N. Scovill

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Photograph of Mr. & Mrs. Guy (Rose) N. Scovill, standing aboard ship. Guy Scovill died 3/30/1950 in Pasadena, Calif their winter home. He was a retired merchant, philanthropist, made gifts to Millikin University, Decatur Park District and St. Paul's…

Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke - Colorized Photo

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Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of their house at 1611 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL .

Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke and Son

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Photograph of William, Augusta, and an unknown son in front of a house.

Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke by a Metal Fence

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Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of a metal fence in a yard.