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Carl Smolinski and Men

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Photograph of Carl Smolinski, his daughter, his father, Carl Besalke, Julian Strocher, and William Besalke standing in the yard in front of a house.

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Arthur Besalke

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Photograph of Arthur Besalke standing near the road.

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45lb Catfish

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Postcard of Carl and Gust holding a 45lb catfish. The back of the postcard says: "Carl and I caught this fish the 15th of July, and butchered him the 19th of July. It weighed 45lbs. How is that for fish - Gust". The postcard is addressed to Mr.…

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Art, Carl, and Ruth

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Postcard of Art, Carl, and Ruth Besalke with their dog.

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Carl Besalke's Family

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Postcard of Carl Besalke and his family standing in front of a house.

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Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke - Colorized Photo

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Photograph of William and Augusta Besalke standing in front of their house at 1611 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL .

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William Besalke

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Photograph of William Besalke standing in front of a house.

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William and Fred

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Photograph of William Besalke and Fred Benell, who are brothers.

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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.

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Great Grandma Strocher and Grandma Augusta holding Elsie Ruth with Ruth Molin

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Photograph of Great Grandma Strocher, Grandma Augusta Besalke, Elise Ruth, and Ruth Molin.

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