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Charles F. Thomas
Photograph of Charles F. Thomas; (died 1/2/1953). Retired railroad union official, formerly of Decatur. He was general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine men on the Wabash R.R. system. He retired in 1937 to take up his new…
Charles F. Shilling
Photography of Charles F. Shilling (born 9/27/1857; died 12/30/1917; married Lucy Shaw in 1870). He came to Decatur in 1879 and opened a drug store, in 1882 he was manager and captain of Decatur's first semi-professional ball team, the Decatur Reds.…
Charles F. Emery Papers Finding Aid
This is the finding aid for the Charles F. Emery Papers.
Charles E. Vulgamott
Photograph of Charles E. Vulgamott; (died 4/15/1933). Former Macon County supervisor. He was member of the Vulgamott & Wheeler Implement firm in Cerro Gordo, IL. He served on the Macon Co. board of supervisors for 8 years. At the time of this death…
Charles E. Tandy
Photograph of Charles E. Tandy; (died July 1924; married Caroline Talbott, 2/3/1887); Sheriff of Macon County, IL. 1914-1919. Photo ran 7/2/1924.
Charles E. Marrow
This is the glass negative of Charles E. Marrow. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.
Charles E. Lee's Oral History
This is the oral history of Charles E. Lee. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in December 1980. The interview includes his early life, his education, time in the U.S. Navy, law career, time in the IL state Senate, time as Mayor of Decatur, race…
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Charles E. Lee
Photograph of Charles E. Lee seated in front of bookcase.
Charles Connelly - St. James Church
This is the glass negative of Charles Connelly 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.
Charles Bailey - Child
This is the glass negative of Charles Bailey's child taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.