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"Papa" Besalke and the Men

Photograph of William Besalke, William Derr, Otto Smith, Wilifred Smith, Carl Molin, Eddie Ernst, William Johnke, and Martin Michalboeck standing in a field in June 1939.

William and Fred

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

William Besalke

Photograph of William Besalke standing in front of a house.

Mr. and Mrs. William Besalke - Colorized Photo

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

Carl Besalke's Family

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

45lb Catfish

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.…

Arthur Besalke

Photograph of Arthur Besalke standing near the road.