Browse Items (8346 total)

Jeanne Allard Lindquist's Oral History

This is the oral history of Jeanne Allard Lindquist. She was interviewed on May 31, 1983 at the Jeanne Lindquist Salon of Photography by Betty Turnell. The interview covers her career in photography, the photos she took during World War II,…

Sam Loeb's Oral History

This is the oral history of Sam Loeb. He was interviewed on April 29, 1986 at Loeb's Men's Clothing Store by Betty Turnell. This interview covered his early life in Decatur, education, the Loeb's Men's Clothing Store, and changes to downtown…

John Luttrell's Oral History

This is the oral history of John Luttrell. He was interviewed on June 4, 1987 at his office in the First National Bank of Decatur by Betty Turnell. His interview covers his realy life in Clinton, attending Millikin, working for Illinois Bell, his…

1906 Ebel's Decatur City Directory

This is the 1906 Ebel's Decatur City Directory.

Photo of 1st Lt. Louis E. Higgins in flight uniform

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/7181fa09bc841a9138b96ec597a3baa2.jpg
Herald and Review Library: Higgins, 1st Lt. Louis E., Article on back of photo: "Already a veteran of sixteen months overseas service in the Southwest Pacific area with the 5th A.A.F., and holder of the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster, and Purple…

Photo of Ralph High in navy uniform

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/65b40a9ddf1548a49e54f9f85a93230f.jpg
Herald and Review Library: High, Ralph, Coxswain's mate 3rd class; Article on back of photo; "Ralph is a coxswain's mate third class, now at San Bruno, Calif, awaiting assignment overseas. he was trained at Great Lakes having entered service in…

Photo of Raymond High in navy uniform

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/0a94736a82eb66c4109cc7a05091a459.jpg
Herald and Review Library: High, Raymond L.; Article on back of photo; "Mr. and Mrs. L. D. High, 927 East William street have two sons in the navy. Raymond L. is a fireman second class, in school at Navy Pier in Chicago. He entered service in…

Photo of Cpl. Stanley High

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/dc221dd1e9de8a50b3b0488c51363ade.jpg
Herald and Review Library: High, Cpl. Stanley in work uniform

Photo of Edgar D. Hill in uniform

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/bd272a0de4e8ba477063efa7bd1e68c3.jpg
Herald and Review Library: Hill, Edgar D., "Article on back of photo; "Coast Gurardman Edgar D. Hill, Chief gunner's Mate of Route #2, Decatur, IL., is looking forward to a reunion with his wife, Alberta, follwing 23 months combat duty at sea. He…

Photo of George W. Hill receiving Bronze Star with other soldiers in photo

http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/files/original/86e8e3dcc25b533f886059bc3ed2b013.jpg
Herald and Review Library: Hill, Sgt. George W.; Article on back of photo; "With 33rd Division on Luzon, For meritorious performance of duty in military operations against the Japs, Sergeant George W. Hill, husband of Mrs. Evelyn Hill of 320 E.…