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Donna Shipp - Millikin University

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This is the glass negative of Donna Shipp, a Millikin University member. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s, and used in the Millidek yearbook.

Tags: c. 1915, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Donna Shipp, Glass Negative, Millidek, Millikin University, negative, Wasson Studios, woman, yearbook

Dorothy Austin's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dorothy Austin. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 21, 1984. The interview includes her family history, childhood, working at J.C. Penney, and her work at Ullrich School.

Dr. C.R. Cassity's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. C.R. Cassity. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on May 19, 1989. The interview includes his family and career in mathematics.

Tags: 1989, Adelia Sinkov, algebra, American Mathematical Society, Army Security Agency, Betty Turnell, cathedral, Chief Signal Officer of the Army, childhood, Community Concert Association, computer department, cryptanalysis, Decatur High School, Decatur IL, Dr. C.R. Cassity, electrical contracting business, Elizabeth Smith, Environmental Research Corporation, family life, farm, farming, first street lighting, General Electric, geometry, Hudson River, interview, Masters Degree, mathematics, May 1989, Michigan State University, Millikin University, missile and space division, Music, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New York City, one-room country school, oral history, Orange NJ, Ph.D, publications, recording, Red Cross, SIAM, St. Paul MN, The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, tunnel, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, Westinghouse, William F. Friedman

Dr. H.J. Burstein's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. H.J. Burstein. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in February 1979. The interview includes his professional life in medicine and his love for music.

Tags: 1979, apprentice pharmacist, Article, Betty Turnell, Chicago Dermalogic Society, Citizen's Building, communicable diseases, conservatory, Cook County Hospital, D.M. Swarthout, Decatur High School, Decatur IL, Decatur Medical Society, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur Oratorio choir, dermatology, District Health Superintendent, Doctor, Dr. H.J. Burstein, family life, February 1979, Gastman School, Goodman Band, Great Depression, Illinois College of Medicine, internship, interview, Lincoln Square Theatre, Marietta School, Max Von Luen Swarthout, medical practice, medical school, Millikin Orchestra, Millikin University, Miss Florence Brown, Music, music festival, neurology, Noah Worcester Dermalogic Society, old Masonic Temple Building, oral history, Professor Neice, recording, residency, St. Mary's Hospital, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, State of Illinois Health Department, University of Cincinnati, University of Illinois, venereal disease, violin lessons, Wood School

Dr. J.C. Hessler - Millikin University Faculty

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These are the glass negatives of Dr. J.C. Hessler, a member of the Millikin University faculty. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Tags: c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Dr. J.C. Hessler, Faculty, Glass Negative, man, Millikin University, negative, Professor, Wasson Studios

Dr. Jere Mickel's Oral History

This is the oral history of Dr. Jere Mickel. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in May 1980. The interview includes his career as a theater and speech professor.

Tags: "Blues for Mr. Charlie", "The Rivals", 1980, acting, actor, actors, Albert Taylor Hall, Betty Turnell, Bill Miller, Chairman of department, Chicago IL, Classics, criticism, Dr. Jere Mickel, Episcopal Church, Ford Foundation, Four Year College, G.I. influx, Gianni Schecchi, golden anniversary, Goodman Theatre, Great Depression, Greek, Humanities, interview, Korean War, L.C. McNabb, Latin, Little Theatre Guild, low pay scale, Madame Butterfly, Masonic Temple, May 1980, Millikin University, Mr. Hutchin's Experimental College, Mr. Norville, Mrs. Edith McNabb, oral history, Pandora Players, Peru NE, Ph.D in Theatre and English, Ph.D., plays, prejudice, Professor, Professor of Speech, Radio, recording, retirement pension, Robert Maynard Hutchins, School of Theatre, show business, Sir Anthony, speech, speech training, talking pictures, teaching, telecourse, Texas State College for Women, University of Chicago, University of Montana

E. W. Thomson

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Photograph of E. W. Thomson, Instructor in higher mathematics at Millikin University, starting in November, 1903. Photo by Brewer.

Tags: 1903, Arthur Brewer Photographer, biography, Brewer Photographer, Decatur IL., E. W. Thomson, Mathmatics Instructor, Millikin University, Photo File: Biography

E.V. Chapman - Millikin University Chief Engineer

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This is the glass negative of E.V. Chapman, the Chief Engineer at Millikin University. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

Tags: c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Chief Engineer, Decatur IL, E.V. Chapman, Glass Negative, man, Millikin University, negative, Wasson Studios

E.W. Hight - Millikin University Student, Sigma Alpha Epsilon

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These are the glass negatives of E.W. Hight, a Millikin University student, and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Tags: c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, E.W. Hight, Fraternity, Freshman, Glass Negative, man, Millikin University, negative, SAE, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sophomore, student, Wasson Studios

Earl Barnes - Millikin University Freshman

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This is the glass negative of Earl Barnes taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century. At the time this photo was taken, Earl Barnes was a Freshman at Millikin University.

Tags: c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Earl Barnes, Freshman, Glass Negative, man, Millikin University, negative, Wasson Studios

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