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Richard Rodgers' Oral History #1

This is the first oral history of Richard Rodgers. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on February 8 and 15, 1984. The interview includes his childhood, Decatur around World War I, and his work with Linn and Scruggs.

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Rev. Cluster Jenney - World War I

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This is the glass negative of Rev. Cluster Jenney in his World War I uniform. The photo was taken by Charles Wasson of Wasson Studios in Decatur, IL in the early 1900s.

Tags: c. 1918, Charles Wasson, Charles Wasson Photo Collection, Decatur IL, Glass Negative, man, negative, Rev. Cluster Jenney, uniform, Wasson Studios, World War I, WWI

Red Cross Members Marching in a Parade

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WWI - Red Cross in Parade, May 1918, Decatur, IL. See American Red Cross, Macon County, Chapter, 1918, p.34.

Tags: Decatur IL, Parade, Red Cross, World War I, WWI

Red Cross Canteen Hut

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WWI - interior of Red Cross Canteen Hut, Christmas, c. 1918 or 1919

Tags: Canteen Hut, Decatur IL., Red Cross, World War I, WWI

Red Cross Canteen Committee Giving Refreshments To Troop On The Train

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WWI - Members of the canteen committee and troop train. c. 1917

Tags: Canteen Committee, Decatur IL., Red Cross, Troop Train, World War I, WWI

Ralph R. and Carl A. Wise

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Photograph of Ralph R. and Carl A. Wise. They are sons of H. B. Wise of Decatur who died in 1940. Ralph now lives in Exeter, Calif and served in World War I. Carl now lives in Galveston, Texas and is the physical director of Y.M.C.A. there. Before…

Tags: biography, Carl A. Wise, Columbus NE., Decatur High School, Exeter CA., Galveston TX., H. B. Wise, Photo File: Biography, Ralph R. Wise, Studio International, World War I, WWI, Y.M.C.A.

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…

Raising the Flag at Skugiva Grocery

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Photograph of the raising of the flag at Skugiva Grocery at 1501 E. Marietta St., Decatur, IL c. 1917. Wording at the top of the photograph states topic of the photo and where the photo can be found in the book.

Tags: Decatur IL, flag raising, Skugiva Grocery, World War I, WWI

R. Wayne Gill's Oral History

This is the oral history of R. Wayne Gill. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell in March 1980. The interview includes his time at Millikin University both as a student and an employee.

Tags: "Stuck at Taylor's College", 1980, academy, Albert Taylor Hall, Aston Hall, athletic director, Barracks, basketball, basketball and track coach, Bethany College, Betty Turnell, Bill Muer, business manager, Business Manager Emeritus, changes to Millikin University, Charlene Wood, chemistry, childhood, City of Decatur, Clyde Hart, coach, Davida McCaslin, Decatur High School, Decatur IL, dormitories, Dr. Albert Taylor, Dr. Claire A. Garber, Dr. Fellows, Dr. J. Roger Miller, Dr. John C. Hessler, Dr. Malone, Dr. McKay, Dr. Tyler, Dr. William Casey, engineering, Flora IL, G.I. Bill, Gastman School, Gorin Library, Grace Patton Conant, Griswold Physical Education Center, Hank Gill, Industrial Arts Department, interview, James Millikin, Jimmy Ashmore, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Lake Geneva WI, Liberal Arts Building, March 1980, Millikin National Bank, Millikin University, Norman Wann, Northwestern Military and Naval Academy, oral history, Powers Building, Professor L.M. Cole, Professor Townsley, R. Wayne Gill, recording, Recreation Department, SATC, School of Music, Scovill Science Hall, Secretary-Treasurer, Student Army Training Corps, Superintendent of Recreation, veterans, vocational training, West Virginia, William Henderson, World War I, World War II, WWI, WWII

Photograph of men taking a shower

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Photograph of five men taking a shower with another man operating the water. This is a picture post card, language on front and back is French. Translation: "If there is not a committee of the Society of the Red Cross or other Society for the Relief…

Tags: 1917-1918, Combattants, Decatur IL., France, Hot Shower, Humanitarian Relief, Hygiene, Red Cross, Society for the Relief of War, World War I, WWI

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