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A Visit from President Taft

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Photograph of President Howard Taft with Charles Adkins (4th from left) and several unknown men in front of a train car in Decatur, IL. This photo was found with the Adkins family photographs. Charles Adkins was Speaker of the House of Illinois.

Charles Otis and His Puppy

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Photograph of Charles Otis Adkins with his puppy. Charles Otis was the grandson of Charles Adkins, Speaker of the House of Illinois.

Frederick, Doris, and Charles Adkins at Christmas

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Photograph of Frederick, Doris, and Charles sitting in the living room. Charles is wearing a cowboy outfit.

Adkins Family in the Kitchen

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Photograph of Doris, Charles, and an unknown woman standing in the kitchen.

Adkins Family in Front of the House

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Photograph of the Adkins family standing outside of a house in Decatur, IL

Christmas at the Adkins

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Photograph of Mrs. Adkins and an unknown man sitting by the Christmas tree in the living room.

Christmas Dinner

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Photograph of the Adkins family having Christmas Dinner.

Unknown Girl on the Balcony

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Photograph of an unknown girl standing on the balcony of an apartment building.

Girl with a Bow

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Photograph of an unknown girl with a bow. The photo was taken by Bower Studios.

"The Good Old Times on the Farm"

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Photograph of the Adkins-Stevenson farmstead in Bement, IL. This was the home of Charles Adkins, former Speaker of the House of Illlinois. He was a farmer, lecturer, educator, and politician.