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Raleigh Lichtenberger

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These are the glass negatives of Raleigh Lichtenberger. One photo was taken when he was a student at Millikin University, and was used in the Millidek yearbook. The other two are of him in his US Navy sailor uniform during World War I. He served…

James A. Cooper - Navy Uniform

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This is the glass negative of James A. Cooper in his Navy uniform. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

Tags: c. 1915, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Glass Negative, James A. Cooper, Navy uniform, negative, U.S. Navy, uniform, Wasson Studios

Harry H. Brown

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These are the glass negatives of Harry H. Brown in his US Navy uniform. The photos were taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 20th century.

Tags: c. 1915, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Glass Negative, Harry H. Brown, man, negative, U.S. Navy, uniform, US Navy, Wasson Studios

Martha A. Montgomery's Oral History

This is the oral history of Martha A. Montgomery. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell in November 1976. The interview includes her early life, family history, time in the Navy, teaching career, and time spent with the Macon County Historical…

Charles E. Lee's Oral History

This is the oral history of Charles E. Lee. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in December 1980. The interview includes his early life, his education, time in the U.S. Navy, law career, time in the IL state Senate, time as Mayor of Decatur, race…