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William F. Frede

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Photograph of William F. Frede (d. 12/24/1950), a Decatur automobile dealer. In 1891, Frede started a farm implement business. After buying his first automobile in 1910, Frede opened a Studebaker dealership. He took over the Chevrolet dealership…

William F. Busher

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Photograph of William F. Busher (d. 9/5/1906), a prominent shoe dealer in Decatur. He was the owner of the W.F. Busher & Co. at 152 E. Main St. The photo was taken by Haws, and used in the Decatur Herald and Review.

William Donovan - Millikin University Music Faculty

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This is the glass negative of William Donovan, a member of the Music Faculty at Millikin University. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

William Couch - Two Men

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This is the glass negative of two men. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century. The photo was taken for William Couch.

William Besalke Retires from the Wabash Locomotive Shops

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Photograph of William Besalke taken on June 14, 1945 when he retired from Wabash locomotive shop after working there for more than 46 years as a blacksmith welder.

William Besalke in the Yard

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Photograph of William Besalke in the yard of a house on February 8, 1948.

William Besalke and a Man Washing His Feet

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Photograph of William Besalke standing by a man who is washing his feet in the yard.