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Unknown Man in a World War I Uniform
This is the glass negative of an unknown man in a World War I military uniform. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in c. 1917.
Gus Tanzyus - Army Band
This is a glass negative of Gus Tanzyus in his Army uniform holding a trombone with his family. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL during World War I.
Photograph of men taking a shower
Photograph of five men taking a shower with another man operating the water. This is a picture post card, language on front and back is French. Translation: "If there is not a committee of the Society of the Red Cross or other Society for the Relief…
Gene Roberts and Pat O'Connell
Photograph of Gene Roberts and Pat O'Connell at the U.S. Navy dock during World War I.
Gene with a Monkey
Photograph of Gene Roberts with a monkey on his shoulder. The back of photo is labelled: "Is Darwin's theory correct? Evidently."
Photograph of James Doolen, Omar Harris, and Samuel Morthland
Photograph of James Doolen, Omar Harris and Samuel Morthland taken in 1917. Doolen was a former captain of the Fire Department. He served over 31 years on the force. He took up farming after retiring from the Fire Department. Harris was formerly with…
Thomas Daly - WWI sailor on the U.S.S. Connecticut.
Photograph of Thomas Daly on the U.S.S. Connecticut. This Decatur native served on this battleship as a fireman during World War I.
