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Photograph of Corp. William M. Gant in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Article on back of photograph; Gant Home on Furlough; "Corporal William M. Gant is home on a 10-day furlough from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., where he is stationed with the bomb disposal school. He is visiting his wife…

Photograph of Corpl Earl J. Jones in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Jones, Corp. Earl J., son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Jones, 556 E. Waggoner, stationed at Jefferson Barracks.

Photograph of County Bridge near St. Louis Bridge

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Photograph of wooden plank bridge with two horse and buggies on bridge. St. Louis Railroad bridge in the background. Photo from Noel C. Dicks, Arthur, IL.

Photograph of Dance Team 1936

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Photograph of a dance team from the recreation dept. taken in 1936.

Photograph of Decatur Gambling Raid

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Photograph of a Decatur gambling raid by police in 1951.

Photograph of Decatur Vocational Center

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Photograph of the Decatur Vocational Center Building on the corner of Franklin and E. Eldorado Streets.

Photograph of Decatur's Charles Dressen

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Photograph of Charles Dressen, who was recruited from Decatur and went on to play major league baseball for the Cincinnati Reds in 1919. This photograph was taken On September 24th, 1934.