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Unknown Girl on the Balcony

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Photograph of an unknown girl standing on the balcony of an apartment building.

"The Good Old Times on the Farm"

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Photograph of the Adkins-Stevenson farmstead in Bement, IL. This was the home of Charles Adkins, former Speaker of the House of Illlinois. He was a farmer, lecturer, educator, and politician.

Mother Stirring the Pot

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Photograph of Mother Adkins stirring a 35-gallon pot of "catsnip"(?) on the farm.

"Warm Meals At All Hours"

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Photograph of a mother pig with her piglets on a farm. The caption on the back says: "Warm meals at all hours".

Mrs. Adkins

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Photograph of Mrs. Adkins sitting in a living room.

Mrs. Adkins and Soldier

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Photograph of Mrs. Adkins with unknown soldier dressing in a World War II uniform. Both are standing outside in a backyard setting. The photo was taken on June 22, 1944.

Mrs. Adkins

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Photograph of an unknown woman presumed to be Mrs. Adkins standing on the sidewalk in front of a house and automobile.

Iroquois Club Minstrels of 1906

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Photograph of the Iroquois Club minstrels in 1906. The group was presented by R.L. Weller.

Decatur Turnverein Clubhouse

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Sketch of Decatur Turnverein clubhouse. This location because Webster Hall.

Decatur Archery Club

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Photograph of unknown men and women of the Decatur Archery Club in an office holding bows and arrows on May 5, 1948.