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Fred H. Fluss - Baby Boy

This is the glass negative of Fred H. Fluss' baby boy. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL on April 14, c. 1910.

Tags: April 14, baby, baby boy, boy, c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, child, Decatur IL, Fred H. Fluss, Glass Negative, negative, Wasson Studios

Fred Erhardt - Arthur, IL

This damaged glass negative was taken for Fred Erhardt of Arthur, IL by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Tags: Arthur IL, c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, damaged, Decatur IL, Fred Erhardt, Glass Negative, negative, Wasson Studios

Fred Barnett

This is the glass negative of Fred Barnett taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

Tags: c. 1910, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Fred Barnett, Glass Negative, man, negative, Wasson Studios

Frankye Morgan's Oral History - Transcription

This is the transcription of Frankye Morgan's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 10, 1986. The interview includes her career as a teacher and her talent as a gardener and singer.

Tags: "Cotton Ball", 1986, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Awards, beauty school, Betty Turnell, bi-centennial celebration, Black History Week, Blue Mound IL, brotherhood week, car cleaner, car oiler, Centennial School, Central Christian Church, Chattanooga TN, Chicago IL, childhood, choir, cosmetology course, Decatur IL, discrimination, Elementary Education, First Baptist Church, First Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, food awards, Frankye Morgan, Garden Club of Decatur, gardening, gardening awards, Grant's farm, Home Economics, Illinois Junior Academy of Science, integration, interview, January 1986, Joe Russell, Johns Hill School, Josie Russell, Leotyne Price, Lincoln School, Madison IL, master's degree, Moler Beauty College, Museum of Science and Industry, Northwestern University, OH78, oral history, Parent-Teacher Association, physical education, PTA, PTA award, racial relations, racial tensions, recording, Redwood Restaurant, retirement, Roosevelt Junior High School, Rosarian, Science, Science Club, science fair, singing, Smith-Hughes Act, sound recording, sounds recordings, Springfield Civic Garden Club, Springfield Garden Club, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, summer school, summer science club, Teacher, teaching, Tennessee State University, transcription, U of I Extension department, weather balloon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilberforce University, Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, Xenia OH

Frankye Morgan's Oral History - Recordings

These are the recordings of Frankye Morgan's oral history. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 10, 1986. The interview includes her career as a teacher and her talent as a gardener and singer.

Tags: "Cotton Ball", 1986, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Awards, beauty school, Betty Turnell, bi-centennial celebration, Black History Week, Blue Mound IL, brotherhood week, car cleaner, car oiler, Centennial School, Central Christian Church, Chatanooga TN, Chicago IL, childhood, choir, cosmetology course, Decatur IL, discrimination, Elementary Education, First Baptist Church Westminster Presbyterian Church, First Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, food awards, Frankye Morgan, Garden Club of Decatur, gardening, gardening awards, Grant's farm, Home Economics, Illinois Junior Academy of Science, integration, interview, January 1986, Joe Russell, John's Hill School, Josie Russell, Leotyne Price, Lincoln School, Madison IL, master's degree, Moler Beauty College, Museum of Science and Industry, Northwestern University, OH78, oral history, Parent-Teacher Association, physical education, PTA award, racial relations, racial tension, recording, Redwood Restaurant, retirement, Roosevelt Junior High School, Rosarian, Science, Science Club, science fair, singing, Smith-Hughes Act, sound recording, sound recordings, Springfield Civic Garden Club, Springfield Garden Club, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, summer school, summer science course, Teacher, teaching, Tennessee State University, transcription, U of I Extension department, weather balloon, Wilberforce University, Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, Xenia OH

Franklin Mall

Photographs of the Franklin Mall, interior and exterior. Home of several unique shops.

Tags: Buildings, Cafe Tiffany, Decatur Ed Assoc., Decatur IL., Dr. Audd Electronics, El Dora's Fashions, Franklin Beauty Bar, Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel, Lamplight Gallery, Michele's Jr. Casuals, Millers Mutual Ins., Photo File: Buildings, Rogues Hairstyling, Specialty Shops, The Wild Daisy, Think Small, Viking House Gifts

Franklin County Road Scene

Photograph of a road in Franklin County, IL near Benton.

Tags: Benton IL, Ella Foulk Converse, Foulk family, Franklin County IL, road, scene

Frank Turner

These are the glass negatives of Frank Turner. 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, Frank Turner, Glass Negative, man, negative, Wasson Studios

Frank Torrence

Photograph of Frank Torrence in his MItchell automobile, photo taken 7/31/1910.

Tags: biography, Decatur IL., Frank Torrence, Mitchell Automobile, Mitchell Car, Photo File: Biography

Frank Skelley

Photograph of Frank Skelley; (died 9/6/1923). Decatur grocer for 19 years. He came to Decatur in 1857 and conducted a grocery store at 135 N. Franklin street for 19 years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church and since the organization of…

Tags: 135 N. Franklin, biography, Decatur IL., Frank Skelley, grocer, Herald and Review, Photo File: Biography, St. Patrick Catholic Church, trustee

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