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Ralph O. Conklin

Photograph of Ralph O. Conklin (b. 2/4/1978, d. 1/1/1955). He was the son of Amos Conklin, and the co-owner of the old Conklin Bakery Co., where he pioneered the manufacture of pre-sliced bread in 1929. Conklin was a member of the First Methodist…

Ralph Owen's Oral History

This is the oral history of Ralph Owen. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.

Ralph R. and Carl A. Wise

Photograph of Ralph R. and Carl A. Wise. They are sons of H. B. Wise of Decatur who died in 1940. Ralph now lives in Exeter, Calif and served in World War I. Carl now lives in Galveston, Texas and is the physical director of Y.M.C.A. there. Before…

Ralph Williams - Millikin University Student

This is the glass negative of Ralph Williams, a Millikin University student. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s, and used in the Millidek yearbook.

Ray Bass - DHS

This is the glass negative of Ray Bass, taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century. Ray Bass was a student at Decatur High School.

Ray Deardorff and unknown people, c.1945

Ray Deardorff being welcomed home at the train station, unknown people looking on.

Ray Irwin - Millikin University Junior, Tau Kappa Epsilon

This is the glass negative of Ray Irwin, a Millikin University Junior, and member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Raymond Kirk

This is the glass negative of Raymond Kirk. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Reappointment Resolution - August 30, 1971

This is the resolution to reappoint Carl Dick and William Whitacre to the Library Board, Donald Graham to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Lew Lawler to the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refridgeration Commission.