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Mary A. Nesbitt
Photography of Miss Mary A. Nesbitt; (died 5/8/1937). First Woman optometrist in Illinois. She practiced optometry for 32 years before she retired in 1925. About 1907 she went to South Dakota and homesteaded for awhile. She came back to Decatur and…
Martin Lindsay and Billy Pryor
Photograph of Martin Lindsay and Billy Pryor working on an automobile engine.
Martin L. Deck
Photograph of Martin L. Deck (d. 11/8/1932). He was a former Decatur real estate man, and laid out an addition to Decatur. He also acted as an appraiser for a building and loan association. Deck also donated the ground for the First English…
Martha Mercker - Millikin University Student
This is the glass negative of Martha Mercker, a Millikin University student. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s, and was used in the Millidek yearbook.
Martha A. Montgomery's Oral History - Transcription
This is the transcription of Martha A. Montgomery's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in November 1976. The interview includes her early life, family history, time in the Navy, teaching career, and time spent with the Macon County…
Mark H. "Smiley" McEvoy
Photograph of Mark H. "Smiley" McEvoy, (b. 2/4/1878, d. 11/9/1932). He was Deputy County Clerk 25 years, 1907-1932. Republican precinct committeeman for 34th District over 20 years. Charter member Knights of Columbus and member St. Patrick's Catholic…