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D.H. Conklin
Photograph of D.H. Conklin (b. 10/31/1831, d. 3/10/1905), one of the first telegraph operators in the world. He introduced telegraphy as a means of handling trains. Conklin worked as a receiver for the Illinois Midland line (later the Pennsylvania…
D. Broun - Millikin University Junior, Kappa Delta Chi
This is the glass negative of D. Broun, taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century. At the time this photo was taken, D. Broun was a Junior at Millikin University and a member of Kappa Delta Chi.
Curtis W. Busher
This is the glass negative of Curtis W. Busher, taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.
Couple in an Automobile in Front of Cheap Charley
Photograph of an unknown couple sitting in an automobile outside of Cheap Charley on E. Main St. in Decatur, IL on October 7, 1907. Other unknown people are walking down the street.