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Albert G. Webber III's Oral History

This is the oral history of Albert G. Webber III. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in 1982. This interview covers his family history and law career.

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Amherst Hardy's Oral History

This is the oral history of Amherst Hardy. He was interviewed by Robert Williams on February 28, 1990. The interview includes his early life, working for the Herald and Review, and his experience during World War II.

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E.R. Roberts

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Photograph of Eugene R. Roberts in his Navy uniform.

Tags: Eugene R. Roberts, Mabel Grubbs Roberts, Navy, Roberts Family Collection, World War I, WWI

E.R. Roberts at the Dock

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Photograph of Eugene R. Roberts at the dock while in the Navy.

Tags: Eugene R. Roberts, Mabel Grubbs Roberts, Navy, Roberts Family Collection, World War I, WWI

Gene and Mabel

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Photograph of Mabel Grubbs and Eugene R. Roberts standing outside a house. Gene is wearing is Navy uniform.

Tags: Eugene R. Roberts, Mabel Grubbs, Mabel Grubbs Roberts, Navy, Roberts Family Collection, World War I, WWI

Harold B. Walter in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Walter, Harold B., Article on back of photo; "Walter in Virginia; H. B. Walter, chief petty officer, son of M r. and Mrs. F. J. Walter, 7 West Drive, was home recently on furlough and and visited his parents and family.…

Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII

Joe Murphy - A True Son of Erin

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Photograph of Joe Murphy on a ship in his Navy uniform during World War I. The back of the photo is labeled "A true son of Erin, Joe Murphy".

Tags: Joe Murphy, Mabel Grubbs Roberts, Navy, Roberts Family Collection, World War I, WWI

Lieut. and Mrs. H. C. Mechtoldt

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Photograph of Lieut. and Mrs. H. C. Mechtoldt. Lt. Mechtoldt died Feb 26, 1938. Retired naval officer and veteran of World War I. He left Decatur in 1911. He had been the Navy 21 years and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo taken by…

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Lybrand Smith

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Photograph of Lybrand Palmer Smith in his naval uniform. Photo by Rembrandt Studios, ran in the Decatur Herald 7/7/1929. Lybrand is a fourth generation Smith Family. His great grand father was Johnson Joshua Smith, grandfather was William Lybrand…

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Mabel and Gene

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Photograph of Mabel Grubbs and Eugene R. Roberts outside the house. Eugene is wearing his Navy uniform.