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"The Good Old Times on the Farm"
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.
"Warm Meals At All Hours"
Photograph of a mother pig with her piglets on a farm. The caption on the back says: "Warm meals at all hours".
A Visit from President Taft
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.
Adkins Family in Front of the House
Photograph of the Adkins family standing outside of a house in Decatur, IL
Adkins Family in the Kitchen
Photograph of Doris, Charles, and an unknown woman standing in the kitchen.
Charles Otis and His Puppy
Photograph of Charles Otis Adkins with his puppy. Charles Otis was the grandson of Charles Adkins, Speaker of the House of Illinois.
Christmas at the Adkins
Photograph of Mrs. Adkins and an unknown man sitting by the Christmas tree in the living room.
Frederick, Doris, and Charles Adkins at Christmas
Photograph of Frederick, Doris, and Charles sitting in the living room. Charles is wearing a cowboy outfit.
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Photographs of 528 W. Decatur St.
Photographs of 528 W. Decatur St.; one the first taken on December 20, 1957 and the second taken in 1996.