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Edward Meek
Photograph of Edward Meek, voice teacher in Decatur until 1914, when he went to Chicago. He was prominent in musical circles in Decatur for nine years, coming here first as head of the voice department of Millikin Conservation of Music, which…
Edward J. Seymour's Oral History - Transcription
This is the recordings of Edward J. Seymour's oral history. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on October 23, 1986. The interview includes his time as a home builder and investment counselor.
Edward G. Powers
Photograph of Edward G. Powers (born 9/7/1861; died 10/28/1950). Son of Samuel Powers early Decatur settler. Landowner and patron of the Arts, music in particular. Photo take in 1920 by Moffett of Chicago.
Edward G. Powers
Photograph of Edward G. Powers on horseback. Edward died in 1950 at the age of 89, rides one of the several horses his family always kept when this picture was taken in June, 1908. Although there were motor cars in Decatur in that year, the horse…
Edward Danner
Photograph of Edward Danner (b. 6/21/1869, d. 6/1932). He came to Decatur in 1900, resided there until 1928 when he moved to Columbus, OH. He was the state manager for Aultman and Taylor Threshing Machine Co. He became the director of the…
Edward D. Mattes
Photography of Edward D. Mattes (died June 28, 1946). Former operator of the Decatur Brick Co. he was a son of Frederick Mattes who founded the Mattes & Sons brick yard. It was later incorporated as Decatur Brick co. He then became general manager of…
Edward Bauer - boy, St. James Church, First Communion
These are the glass negatives of Edward Bauer's boy for his First Communion at St. James Church. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.