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Photograph of 1310 W. Wood St.

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Photograph of 1310 W. Wood St. This house was built in 1908 by Dr. A.R. Taylor, former president of Millikin University. In 1913 it was sold to the Kappa Delta Chi fraternity and later occupied by Sigma Alpha Epsilon when the two fraternities merged.…

Photograph of 1305 W. Main St.

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Photograph of 1305 W. Main St. This house was built by Joseph M. Brownback in 1906 or 1907. In 1937 it was bought by Robert H. Mueller, Jr. who sold it in May 1946 to the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority of Millikin University.

Photo of Rev. Leon W. Kern

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Photograph of Rev. Leon W. Kern; first pastor Wesley Methodist Church, Brush College Road, (1927-1928). Attended Millikin University while here. Photo by Seitz Studio. Ran Review 11/13/1927.

Photo of Orville E. Alton in uniform

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Alton, 1st Lt. Orville E., 11/30/1943. Herald and Review photo by Martin J. Cooney, Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo: "First Lieut. Orville E. Alton has been named commanding officer of the Millikin university…

Photo of Officers of the James Millikin University Battalion standing at attention in front of the Liberal Arts Hall building

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Officers of the James Millikin University Battalion standing in front of the Liberal Arts Hall Building. For more information see "James Millikin University."

Photo of Lt. Robert J. Henry in uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Henry, Lt. Robert J.; Article on back of photo; "Lt. Robert Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Henry, rural route 6, recently received his silver pilot's wings and commission as a second lieutenant in the army air forces,…

Photo of Lt. Ralph F. Young in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Young, Lt. Ralph F., Article on back of photo; "Lt. Ralph F. Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young, 1413 East Clay street attended James Millikin university and was formerly employed by the Wabash Railroad Co."

Photo of Lt. John J. Flaherty in uniform.

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WWII - Herald and Review Library; Flaherty, Lt. John J., 6/16/1944 unused. Lt. John J. Flaherty, former James Millikin University student."