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William L. Smith
Photograph of William L. Smith and family; (born 9/19/1835; died 4/10/1917) organized nationally famous Smith's Swiss Bell Ringers; first all American troupe formed in the U.S. in 1861, disbanded in 1892; organized what became known as the Goodman…
The End of the Hunt (1917)
Photograph of the end of a rabbit hunt. The rabbits are strung up along the fence with the unknown men and children standing around it. Photo taken in 1917 in Oconee, IL
Postcard from Henry to William - October 2, 1917 - Decatur IL
This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs letting William know that he has arrived in Decatur IL and does not know when "they will call again". The date of the postcard is October 2, 1917. Their is a picture of the American Flag on the…
Photos of Review Paper Carriers.
Photographs of Newspaper Carriers for the Decatur Daily Review in 1915 and 1917 State Fair.
Photos of Crowds Watching the World Series Game 1917
Photographs of Crowds Watching the World Series in 1917 (10/7/1917).
Photos Decatur Gun Co. Contest 1917.
Photograph Decatur Gun Co. Contest 148 S. Main St., 1917. Photo of children looking at the Decatur Gun Co. building after the fire. Photo of bike riders lined up in front of the Decatur Gun Co.
Photographs from the Old Settlers Reunion
Photographs from several Old Settlers Association Reunions in Fairview Park taken in 1911, 1917, 1930 and 1935.
Photograph of the R.O.T.C. at Millikin University
Photograph of the R.O.T.C. outside of Millikin University thought to be taken in 1917.
Photograph of Max Sadowski
Photograph of Max Sadowski; died January 18, 1924. Member of the Decatur Fire Department at Station No. 2 when he was drafted in 1917 for World War I.
Photograph of James Doolen, Omar Harris, and Samuel Morthland
Photograph of James Doolen, Omar Harris and Samuel Morthland taken in 1917. Doolen was a former captain of the Fire Department. He served over 31 years on the force. He took up farming after retiring from the Fire Department. Harris was formerly with…
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Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross
Herald and Review Library: Kiick, Maj. Richard D.; Article on back of photo: "Richard D. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Kiick, of 535 West…