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John R. Fitzgerald
Photograph of John R. Fitzgerald (d. 1/30/1952). He was a Decatur attorney and outstanding criminal lawyer. Fitzgerald was a member of the Decatur Bar Association, United States Association, charter member of the Knights of Columbus Decatur Chapter…
Leo T. Johnson
Photograph of Leo T. Johnson. He was attended Millikin University, and was the head football coach for 14 years there. Johnson became the track coach at University of Illinois in 1937. He was a past president of the Decatur Kiwanis Club, and a…
Thomas B. Jack
Photograph of Thomas B. Jack (d. 11/14/1936). He was a prominent attorney in Decatur, and former president of the Decatur Bar Association. He practiced law for over 40 years. Jack was active in Democratic politics, and was a candidate for…
Leonard Cassell
Photograph of Leonard Cassell in his military uniform. Cassell fought in World War I. The photo was taken by Wasson Studios in 1917, and was used by the Decatur Herald and Review.
Mrs. A.L. Cantrall (Bertha)
Photograph of Mrs. A.L. Cantrall (Bertha). She was the wife of A.L. Cantrall, real estate agent. The photo was taken by Wasson Studios on November 2, 1913, and used by the Decatur Herald and Review.
Heston I. Baldwin
Photograph of Heston I. Baldwin (d. 3/27/1933), a prominent grain dealer and owner of the Baldwin Elevator Co. He served as an official on several state and national grain associations, and on the board of the D&MC Hospital. Baldwin was active in…
YWCA Basketball Team 1916
Photograph of the 1916 YWCA basketball team. The photograph was taken by Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL.
Clyde Milton
Photograph of Clyde Milton, foundling sitting on a chair. Photo by Wasson Studios of Decatur, IL.
Nathan L. Krone
Photo of Nathan L. Krone (d. 3/31/1916). Decatur druggist for over 60 years. He came to Decatur in 1839 and began clerking in the Stamper & Condell store and then in 1852 he went to the King and Reed drug store and was there until 1855. He later…
Dr. Harry C. Kepler
Photograph of Dr. Harry C. Kepler (d. 3/16/1949). He was a Decatur dentist for 50 years. His offices were in the Citizens Building. He was a member of the Decatur District Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Society, the American Dental…
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Ada Tilley
Photograph of Ada Tilley on the right with Dorothy Sullivan on the left and Jess Doyle middle, taken July 4, 1942.