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Photo of 1st Lt. William L. Janssen in Flight Uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of 1st Lt. William L. Janssen; Written on back of photo; "Member of occupation forces serving in the Pacific Theater."

Photo of 1st Lt. William L. Janssen in Uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of 1st Lt. William L. Janssen; Article on back of photo; "William L. Janssen, son of J. W. Janssen, 312 South Edward street, recently received his silver pilot's wings and the commission of second lieutenant at the…

Photo of Tech. Sgt. John R. Foster and Four Other Soldiers in Front of Their Barracks.

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Tech. Sgt. John Foster and Four Others: Article on back of photo; "Tech. Sgt. John R. Foster, center back row, Decatur stands with G. I. volleyball team at Waller Field, Trindad, B.W.I. after the group won the…

Photo of Pfc. William C. Land in Uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Pfc. William C. Land, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Land, Route 6, Decatur, IL.

William A. Underwood

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Photograph of William A. Underwood; (born 1/4/1861; died 1/1/5/1931; married Belle Lyons on 3/5/1885.) Sheriff of Macon Co. from 1922 to 1926; member of the Odd Fellow lodge at Casner and Easterly Camp 1626, MWA in Decatur. Photo ran 1/16/1931.

Illinois Central Railroad Bridge looking down stream.

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Photograph of the Illinois Central Railroad Bridge looking downstream. This photo was taken before Lake Decatur filled up. It is looking downstream, west toward the Illinois Central R.R. bridge. The bridge also was later raised from the level shown…

Photograph of Macon County, IL. bridge.

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Photograph of a bridge in Macon County, IL. by Rembrandt Studio of Decatur, IL.

Photo of bridge facing upstream near where the dam was built.

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Photograph of of bridge on Lake Decatur. "This photo, taken before Lake Decatur filled up, faces east, upstream from about where the dam was later built." Photo by Rembrandt

County Bridge Looking Upstream From Waterworks

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Photograph of the county bridge looking upstream from near the waterworks. Photo was taken before the lake filled up. Photo by Rembrandt Studio of Decatur, IL.

Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees Standing on and in front of the Courthouse Steps.

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of 189 Draftees in front of the Macon County, IL. Courthouse: Article on back of photo: "The 189 men Decatur and Macon county is sending to the army to fill its June draft quota met for final instructions in the…