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Illinois National Guard parading down N. Main St. in downtown Decatur, IL c. 1918

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Illinois National Guard parading down N. Main St. in downtown Decatur, IL c. 1918

Tags: Decatur, Illinois National Guard, World War I, WWI

John Pistorius

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Photograph of John Pistorius, prominent farmer of Macon County, IL. (died 6/23/1910). John Pistorius lived in Boody, IL. He at one time owned 1400 acres of the best Macon County land which he divided among his children. He came here from Germany in…

Tags: 1905, biography, Blue Mound, Boody, Decatur, farmer, John Pistorius, Macon County IL., Moweaqua, Photo File: Biography, Van Deventer Studio, Vandeventer Studio

Photo of Pfc. John A. Harding, Jr. with 15 other marines in front of plane

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Herald and Review Library: Illinois Marines; Article on back of photo; "Illinois is well represented in the Marine Corsair flighter squadron 'The Checkerboard'! This squadron, the first to fly Corsairs saw its initial action on Guadalcanal. Illinois…

Tags: Chicago, Congerville, Corsair Fighter Squadron, Decatur, E. St. Louis, Galesburg, Jerseyville, Joliet, Oaklawn, St. Charles, U.S. Marine Corps, World War II, WWII

Photo - two women in yard - 1920s

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This is a photo of two women standing in a yard in the 1920s. They are by a house but there is no location listed.

Tags: 1920s, Decatur, Decatur Public Library, Hibbs Personal Papers, house, no location, Photograph, two women in yard

James Millikin Homestead Gazette
Mar2007, Vol. XXX-6

This is a collection of materials from the James Millikin Homestead

Tags: "City of Decatur and Macon County Illinois", "History -Mystery-Murder" - Annual Meeting, 2006-2007 Board of Directors, A New Look - Brick Street, A Note from Your President -Ann Seidman, A Warm Memory - Apple Cider Recipe, Coming Attraction - Victorian Doll Tea, Decatur, December Fund Drive, Dining Room Medallion Back in Place (photos), IL, James Millikin Homestead, Leave a Legacy, Lincoln Square, Membership form, Mission Statement, Mr. and Mrs. Millikin Days, O.T. Banton - History of Macon County, website

James Millikin Homestead Gazette
Oct 2007, Vol. XXXI-3

This is a collection of materials from the James Millikin Homestead

Tags: Carriage House becomes Millikin Art Studio, Cucumber Sandwich Recipe, Decatur, IL, James Millikin Homestead, Kate Shield's Display, President Janet Beasley's Note, Victorian Doll Tea

James Millikin Homestead Gazette
Oct2006, Vol. XXX-5 or Vol. XXXl - 2

This is a collection of materials from the James Millikin Homestead

Tags: 2006-2007 Board of Directors, A Note from Your President - Ann Seidman, Bill McGaughey (photo), Decatur, IL, James Millikin Homestead, JMH Open House, Leave a Legacy, Membership form, Membership Update, Mission Statement, Remembering Robert Moore, rentals, September Song - Gardening (photo), The Millikins at the State Fair, Two for Tea - Millikin Homestead and Oglesby Mansion, website, What's in a Name - Furnishings

James Millikin Homestead Gazette
Jun 2008, Vol. XXXII-2

This is a collection of materials from the James Millikin Homestead

Tags: 150 Great Places in Illinois, 2008-09 Board of Directors, American Institute of Architects honor the Homestead, Carriage House English Jumble Yard Sale, Decatur, Decatur Public Library, IL, Living History with the Millikins, Millikin Homestead Volunteers Thank you, President Jan Beasley's Note, Visit of Third Graders, Wine and Chocolate Homestead's Annual Meeting

James Millikin Homestead Gazette
Jul2006, Vol. XXX-4

This is a collection of materials from the James Millikin Homestead

Tags: 2006-2007 Board of Directors, A Gift from the Anna B. Home - Dining Room Sideboard (photo), A Note from Your President - Ann Seidman, Anna B. Millikin Home Closes, Decatur, Facelift for the South Porch, IL, James Millikin Homestead, Leave a Legacy, Membership form, Mission Statement, Mr. and Mrs. Millikin Days, Open House, rentals, Sympathy - Robert Hantel, Sympathy -Christopher Manuell, Veteran Motor Club of America, Volunteers, website

James Millikin Homestead Gazette
Mar2006, Vol.XXX-3

This is a collection of materials from the James Millikin Homestead

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Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees Standing on Courthouse Steps.

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees Standing in front of courthouse; Article on back of photo; "Life in the army began…