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Ray Deardorff and unknown people, c.1945

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Ray Deardorff being welcomed home at the train station, unknown people looking on.

Ralph Owen's Oral History

This is the oral history of Ralph Owen. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell on January 6, 1987. The interview covers childhood, businesses, the Franklin Mall, Franklin Travel Agency, and the Lake Shore Club condominiums.

Professor Glen R. Smith's Oral History

This is the oral history of Professor Glen R. Miller. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview covers his career at Millikin University.

Phtoo of Girard, A. P. in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Girard, A. P.; Article on back of photo; "Girard on Leave, A. P. Girard, Jr. third class fireman, is home on a 15-day leave to visit his wife, the former Nina Brownlee and daughter at 1542 East Decatur Street, and parents,…

Photos of Chambers, Bering & Quinlan

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Photograph BS75: Three ladies working. BS76 several ladies and two men watching a manufacturing process. Photo BS77 office building for C.B.Q Co. (Chambers, Bering & Quinlan). BS982 photos of horse drawn plow manufactured by Chambers, Bering,…

Photograph of Walter Philip Jones in bomber jacket, flying hat and goggles

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Herald and Review Library: Jones, Walter Philip; Article on back of photo; "Aviation Cadets Walter Philip Jones, 21, son of Benjamin A. Jones of 1460 West Macon Street."

Photograph of Wac Pfc. Dorothy Kuhns in uniform

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Herald and Review Library; Kuhns, Wac Pfc. Dorothy; Article on back of photo; "Wac Pfc. Dorothy Kuhns, former news reporter for the Herald-Review, is home on a 23-day furlough from Santa Ana army air base, Calif., to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs.…